An overview of STEM education- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

About STEM

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STEM

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What is STEM?
STEM education grows out of the idea that
the boundaries between science, technology,
engineering, and math are permeablepermeable.
Moreover, it asserts that its four disciplines
are interdependentinterdependent.
 By endeavoring to blendblend science,
technology, engineering, and math in its
approach, STEM education seeks to create
21st century learning opportunitiesopportunities and skill
development for all all students.

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National STEM Crisis
U.S. behindbehind in student indicators.
Foreign nationals aheadahead in jobs and
degrees.
UrbanUrban students are falling behind.
Many plans exist to address this.
New national STEM Initiative addresses
programs and teachers.

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The Future
75 %75 % of jobs will be in STEM
Not justjust STEM careers,
it is STEM in everyevery job
Technology Technology as a “global knowledge
economy” is the futurefuture, and it requires
different skills.
Business and industry wantwant employees
with these skills!

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Careers in STEM
75% of CT jobs requirerequire
STEM
HealthcareHealthcare
Aerospace,
Computers
BioScienceBioScience,
FinancialFinancial,
Maritime,
Manufacturing

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Health/BioScienceHealth/BioScience Careers (all levels)
Green Technologies & Manufacturing
(all levels)
areare where the jobs are!

7. Why is
STEM Education so
Important?

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STEM Mission
To ultimately prepare ALL students for
further education in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics,
allow ALL students access to careers in
these fields,
and prepare ALL students for the
opportunities of the future.

9. STEM CHALLENGE
Exploring Solar Energy
Thought Questions:
1. What is Solar Energy
2. How is Solar Energy useful? (Hint: Solar Power)
3. What are some careers in solar technology?
Experimentation
Photovoltaic Cells (PV Cell Lab)
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