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With a paucity of minority women in science, technology and math (STEM) careers, a Prince George's-based business has partnered with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and HBCUs to retain minority women in those careers. GPRA Strategic Management and the NSF held a conclave in June to build community awareness about the issue and are committed to broadening minority representation STEM careers.

The movement was a long time coming, according to Kelly Mack, Ph.D., program officer with the NSF's ADVANCE program. She said the NSF wants to create more diversity in science-related fields.