A survivor’s guide to.

S.T.E.M.By Bruce Ewing

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ScienceTechnologyEngineeringMathematics

• National Science Foundation (1950)• National Defense Act (1959)• Educate to Innovate Campaign (2009)

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By 2018:

• 8.65 million S.T.E.M. related jobs needed

• 600,00 skilled worker shortage

• “Cloud Computing” creates 1.7 million jobs

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STEM Careers according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Pro-

jections (2018)

ComputingTraditional EngineeringPhysical ScienceLife ScienceMathematics

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Among current high school students:

•16% are interested in S.T.E.M. careers.•28% of freshmen declare interest.•57% lose interest by graduation.•14.5% of females pursue S.T.E.M. careers•39.6% of males pursue S.T.E.M. careers

U.S. Global Rankings (2009):

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Science (23rd place) Mathematics (31st place)

Blended Learning is the key…

• Pique Interest• Begin Inquiry-Based

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• Increase rigor in all subjects

• Begin exploring S.T.E.M. careers

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• Application of technical skills

• Collaborative projects shared by all disciplines

Don’t panic. There is help available.

• NEA Resources: http://bit.ly/1kfYnLt• Siemens Resources: http://bit.ly/1hiVLu4• PBS Design Squad: http://to.pbs.org/1ifZ4h1• Just for Girls: http://bit.ly/1ejvQwH• Funding Resources: http://bit.ly/1hj0UCE

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