STEM Lab News & Events “STEM Education: A Case for Early Learning” written by Dr. Russell Shilling, Executive Director for STEM at U.S. Department of Education (SES), in the Office of Innovation and Improvement. “Supporting our youngest innovators: STEM starts early!” From The White House written by Roberto J. Rodriguez, Deputy Assistant to the President for Education and Kumar Garg, Assistant Director for Learning and Innovation in the Office of Science and Technology Policy.