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What is STEM?
STEM education grows out of the idea that
the boundaries between science,
technology, engineering, and math are
permeable.
Moreover, it asserts that its four disciplines
are interdependent.
By endeavoring to blendscience,
technology, engineering, and math in its
approach, STEM education seeks to create
21st century learning opportunitiesand skill
development for all students.
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National STEM Crisis
U.S. behindin student indicators.
Foreign nationals aheadin jobs and
degrees.
Urbanstudents are falling behind.
Many plans exist to address this.
New national STEM Initiative addresses
programs and teachers.
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The Future
75 %of jobs will be in STEM
Not justSTEM careers,
it is STEM in everyjob
Technology as a “global knowledge
economy” is the future, and it requires
different skills.
Business and industry wantemployees
with these skills!
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Careers in STEM
75% of CT jobs require
STEM
Healthcare
Aerospace,
Computers
BioScience,
Financial,
Maritime,
Manufacturing
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Health/BioScienceCareers (all levels)
Green Technologies & Manufacturing
(all levels)
arewhere the jobs are!
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.
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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