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3 ways STEM learning speaks to the future of work

eSchool News

To succeed in college and the workplace, students require a solid foundation in STEM learning. In fact, between 2017 and 2027, the number of STEM jobs will grow 13 percent. Even positions in traditionally non-STEM fields ( estimated to grow by 9 percent ) will require some sort of technological knowledge.

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3 ways STEM learning supports the future of work

eSchool News

To succeed in college and the workplace, students require a solid foundation in STEM learning. In fact, between 2017 and 2027, the number of STEM jobs will grow 13 percent. Even positions in traditionally non-STEM fields ( estimated to grow by 9 percent ) will require some sort of technological knowledge.

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Can Mentorships Get More Girls Into STEM Subjects?

Edsurge

As a teen, Khan taught herself Photoshop and is now focused on helping girls follow her lead and create successful STEM pathways for themselves as a mentor for ListoAmerica , part of the Clubhouse Network , which provides after school mentoring opportunities in underserved communities.

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What motivates girls to pursue STEM?

eSchool News

It’s a persistent and troubling problem: Why are girls so underrepresented in STEM clubs and subjects in K-12 through college, and why are there so many more men than women in STEM fields? The numbers tell an alarming story about female representation in STEM education and fields.

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Don’t say there’s a lack of STEM talent in the South

The Hechinger Report

He created hundreds of desirable jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for black Alabamians. Foster’s legacy of leveraging black talent in the STEM fields cannot be overstated. Total STEM or business degrees. Percent STEM or business degrees. Institution. Total degrees. Alabama A & M University.

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Girls Who Code Goes to Capitol Hill: Can Congress Help Solve the Gender Gap in Tech?

Edsurge

And it's not just the girls who stand to gain, Pressley said: "The power of diversity in STEM, in every industry and agency, means there'll be greater innovation because there are diverse perspectives." Girls Who Code is committed to getting those numbers to reflect the gender makeup of the country.

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OPINION: Six ways to nurture high-aptitude math students in under-resourced schools

The Hechinger Report

Often, a lack of mathematical preparation and socal-emotional challenges prevent students from completing STEM majors, despite their declared interests in such fields. One resource to explore is the American Mathematical Society, which curates a list of STEM programs across many grade levels. But the problem begins long before college.