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Reaffirming Higher Education’s Public Purpose in STEM | Dr. Omar S. Lopez | TEDxTexasStateUniversity

STEM careers offer incredible opportunities, but not everyone has equal access to them. This talk explores ways to bridge that gap—while reaffirming higher education’s purpose to the public. Dr. Omar Lopez, a Professor in the Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies, is a STEM Higher Education Reformer. A proud native of south Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, his passion lies in using transdisciplinary methodologies to solve some of the thorniest problems confronting society's most vulnerable populations. His recent research examines the nexus between higher education preparation and STEM workforce readiness. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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