BEDFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Science from Scientists (SfS), a non-profit dedicated to empowering youth to remain competitive in emerging STEM fields, has announced Amgen, one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, as a pilot STEMissaries partner. Science from Scientists defines STEMissaries as STEM-oriented corporations and leaders that participate in active, long-term partnerships to support its local community and engage children directly in their classrooms. Together, Amgen, Amgen Foundation and Science from Scientists are partnering on the STEMissaries program to support the positive impact that a hands-on approach to science-related curricula can transform elementary and middle school students’ perspectives on STEM.