Hamilton County Department of Education Supt. Rick Smith speaks at a news conference today at Chattanooga State about the Southeast Tennessee STEM Initiative. Listening are, from left, Dr. Dan Challener, president of the Public Education Foundation, Tim Spires, president and CEO of the Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association, and Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger.PHOTO: STEM Initiative news conference
Hamilton County Department of Education Supt. Rick Smith speaks at a news conference today at Chattanooga State about the Southeast Tennessee STEM Initiative. Listening are, from left, Dr. Dan Challener, president of the Public Education Foundation, Tim Spires, president and CEO of the Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association, and Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger.