Chairman. entitled "Rising Above the Gathering Storm" that looked at the ways in which the Federal Government could enhance our countrys science and technology enterprise so that we can continue to compete and prosper in the global marketplace. The commission arrived at one outstanding and alarming conclusion: American students are falling behind in the areas of science. technology. engineering. and math. sometimes referred to as STEM. In response to this sobering reality. the report recommends vastly improving the K12 science and math programs in classrooms across the country in order to increase Americas talent pool. We talk about raising the level of HlB visas. doubling them. That might be part of the solution. Mr.