The need a diverse population with advanced education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math is increasing, and developing such a workforce is fundamental to the American economy so as to maintain its competitive advantage as an innovator and producer of advanced technological products.
Extend the Post 9-11 GI Bill or create program that will fund the education of Veterans and active duty service members in a predefined number of PhD and Graduate programs in publically funded academic institutions of higher learning, with a focus on focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math; quantitative disciplines such as statistics and economics; and business programs such as finance and accounting.