Massachusetts, and indeed the country, is experiencing a "STEM pipeline problem." Too few high school students are prepared for and attracted to post-secondary majors in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) —the essential academic preparation for many 21^st Century careers.

To prime this pipeline, we must engage a more diverse spectrum of students in science, technology, engineering and math fields of study. Internships are a powerful way to increase the awareness, interest, and motivation of students for STEM related careers, and overcome some of the major barriers to pursuing STEM fields of study.