Mobile app connects Stem teachers with industry volunteers.

• Position: Technology Innovation

Salt Lake City -- The STEM PARTNERS FOUNDATION released STEM Mentor Exchange (STEM MX), a mobile app designed to connect teachers with industry volunteers and resources, and provide students with the learning experiences that will prepare them for the thousands of new STEM-skilled jobs being created every day.

STEM MX will make it easier for teachers to invite skilled volunteers into their classrooms to assist in teaching a wide range of STEM-plus subjects, from computer coding to elementary grade fundamentals, or provide support for special projects, science fairs, guest lectures, industry tours, work-based learning experiences, etc.

"Dell Is committed to putting technology and expertise where It can do the most good for people," said Vance Checketts, vice president and general manager at Dell EMC. "STEM MX offers Dell employees an opportunity to give back to the community and share their expertise in classrooms, preparing and encouraging students for careers in STEM."

"Technology advances are changing the workplace so rapidly it's imperative that educators align their efforts with industry to help prepare our students for the future," said Sydnee Dickson, Utah State School Superintendent. "I invite all of our teachers to create STEM MX profiles and list their needs for the coming year. This will help industry volunteers know what's needed and where they...