Stine continued

Iowa's richest individual is Harry Stine of Stine Seed Company.  He started trying to improve soybeans after coming home from college to help his dad on the farm, raising hogs and growing soybeans.  In 2003 he was inducted into the Iowa Business Hall of Fame.

A numbers kind of guy, he really seems enthusiastic about STEM education (science - technology - engineering - math).  He is interviewed at STEMblog:

"STEM education/workforce development is critical to our nation’s future because it is what drives advancement. Where there is a strong focus on STEM, there is a focus on innovation. Every issue faced by modern society – from hunger, to medicine, to energy and conservation – will require the application of STEM principles to be effectively managed."

STEM is a buzz word in education, worldwide.  I'm going to look for some serious writing/reporting on the subject.