November 8, 2019
In the U.S., there simply aren’t enough people pursuing STEM to meet growing technology demands. According to the Smithsonian Science Education Center, "78 percent of high school graduates don't meet benchmark readiness for one or more college courses in mathematics, science or English." And then there are barriers to STEM advancement like four or six-year degree requirements for many jobs—which are remarkably difficult for most people to afford. This article discusses how important it is for people to experiment with STEM early in life. As educators, we must create accessible and alternative opportunities for young students to pursue their dreams. Equally important, we need to find ways to dramatically advance gender diversity in STEM fields to accelerate innovation around the world.
Read more at https://www.forbes.com/sites/tmobile/2019/11/08/igniting-passion-and-diversity-in-stem/#2f2b83d974fb