Whereas mathematical and statistical research is ongoing, revealing new results and applications every day in fields such as medicine, cybersecurity, manufacturing, energy, biotechnology, and business; Whereas mathematics and statistics are important drivers of innovation in our technical world; Whereas education in the mathematical and statistical sciences is foundational and serves as a connecting fabric for all advances in science and engineering; Whereas science and engineering are becoming increasingly computational and data-based, extending the need for quantitative, statistical, and computational skills to all fields; Whereas advances in mathematical and statistical sciences enable understanding of complex systems and design of new technology, with implications for societal challenges in health, defense, energy, transportation, and other areas; Whereas Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month began in 1986 as Mathematics Awareness Week with a proclamation by President Ronald Reagan; Whereas Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month is now held each year in April with the goal to increase public understanding of and appreciation for the mathematical and statistical sciences; Whereas participation in the mathematical sciences by women and African Americans do not reflect our national demographics and have been largely stagnant over the past 15 years, with 28 percent of PhDs granted to citizens earned by women and 1 percent earned by African Americans; Whereas the sponsors of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month are working together to transform the mathematical and statistical sciences workforce through greater inclusion of women and underrepresented minorities; Whereas the sponsors of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month are working together to maintain the United States global preeminence in the mathematics and statistics; Whereas engaging young students, parents, and educators in hands-on activities inspires future generations of talent in the mathematical and statistical sciences