The testimonials speak for themselves: "We rely on AeA to lead the way on a wide variety of public policy challenges around the world" -- Xerox "AeA's education series fills a local gap for Board of Directors. The AeA believes Good Governance Matters" -- TriQuint Seminconductor "AeA continues to open doors and provide valuable insight that facilitates the growth of our firm into national & international markets" -- Bridge360 "The AeA is truly changing my perception of business. It allows them to continue to increase their knowledge to lead & govern more successfully.

“Under Holly’s trusted and experienced leadership, AeA will be even better positioned to engage this legislation at every turn, and add to our lobbying capabilities around the world.� ( Click here to see the official press release and more details on Holly Evans ) As for the AeA Los Angeles Council (which I chair), we are doing our part to educate members of the high tech community on green initiatives. Chris Hansen, AeA’s new President & CEO, has got his finger on the pulse of the high tech community. On February 11th, he brought AeA’s environmental

I'm interested in how many readers of this blog believe that STEM education will make a difference to U.S. Will STEM education and the fluency of these provide the foundation for 21st literacy & success? A recent survey found that more than half of American teens ( 59 percent ) do not believe their high school is preparing them adequately for a career in technology and engineering . Of the 30 top world economies , 29 have common high-quality standards and common science & math curricula -- and one – the United States – does not.

The AeA, along with 140+ other firms, signed a letter to our U.S. Though there are many issues relevant to protecting our interests in the global marketplace, none is more pressing than the need for additional funding for scientific research and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. As you work with Congress on a supplemental appropriations request for the current fiscal year, we ask that you remain open to the inclusion of funding for scientific research and STEM education in any legislation presented to you for signature. President on April 16th, with the hope of addressing our country’s competitive position in the world as it relates to Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM).

On June 24th, the AeA released their annual Cyberstates report , with a not-so-subtle warning . The AeA report cautions that if changes are not made in the U.S.’s s education system and immigration policies, the supply of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) workers will continue to decrease, jeopardizing the technology industry in the United States. The complexity and speed by which new technology is being introduced puts the United States in a position of leadership, but our competitive slide is a serious issue. We’re feeding off past success rather

We are challenged by the economy; education; security; health care and government management, and now all of this is converging with the seating of a new Congress and the inauguration of a President. More than half of those jobs, the report claims, would be in small businesses. ( see article ) I have personally been a long-time proponent of “grassroots to global” initiatives and commend the leadership of Chris Hansen, AeA President & Chief Executive Officer, alongside Phillip J. We are at a critical juncture for our country. If we are to lead the global economy, improve

The AeA is putting on an event 03/20/08 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm designed to educate & engage high technology companies on the existing & emerging issues in "going green." Early bird registration (ends 03/10) is $55-dollars for AeA members and $75-dollars general public. Hosted by the UCLA Sustainable Resouce Center, the panel will highlight stories of companies that have made their green initiatives translate into the concept of triple bottom line: Profits, Planet & People. RSVP now to guarantee your spot.

According to the AeA 2008 Cyberstate's report, California's technology workers earned an average wage of $101, 200 (112% above the state's average private-sector wage.) Christopher Hansen, AeA President & CEO, singled out "negligence on the part of our political leaders" to invest in research, improve the U.S. education system and "allow the best and the brightest" from around the wolrd to work in the California's high-tech industry added more than 21,000 jobs last year, and is maintaining its place as the nation's industry leader. By the numbers, California has 940,700

As chair of a non-profit technology association -- known as the AeA ( www.aeanet.org ) -- I am leading a local effort to educate high tech executives & future decision makers on the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility. As you might be aware, the AeA markets itself as the largest association of high-tech companies in the United States – with about 2,300 companies – representing all segments of the industry and 1.8 million employees. Nationally, our primary purpose is helping our members top & bottom lines.

Mark Drapeau speak about "innovation" and its sister topic, "STEM education." With Dr. Drapeau's permission, the AeA Los Angeles Council is furnishing this insightful speech below: I'm sure that all of you understand that what I'm going to talk about today is my own informed opinion, and not the official position nor policy of the U.S. Innovation – and its sister topic, STEM education, is a topic that easily falls through the cracks. Approximately 50 executives from the worlds of technology & venture capital piled into the dining hall on June 30th to listen to Dr.