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Why do you believe a high school student should enter STEM?

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John’s Answer

Parker. The main purpose of STEM is to give you a broad look at many things to see what gets you excited as career options. Explore many things and see what you like. Warning, you might not like any. But you may fall in love with biology, or robots, or computers. As a high school student, I was a bit lost. I was good in classes, but not very motivated. But my love of tools and tinkering led me to taking shop classes. My aptitude there, led me to Voc/Tech school and I became a machinist. That led me to an enjoyable career in Mechanical Engineering. I am grateful to the shop teacher that nudged me in that direction.

Go and explore. You find find that you have a great passion for something in there.

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Explore STEM and chat with your counselor
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Eric’s Answer

Hi Parker. Thanks for your question.

Given our society's reliance on technology and connectivity, STEM and STEAM (add creative arts) are important academic disciplines that will prepare students for the jobs of the future. The more you can understand the concepts, how technology evolves and other foundational elements, you will have greater flexibility to pursue those jobs that will be in high demand. A firm understanding of science, technology, engineering, creative arts and math principles is critical to be able to solve problems and create solutions in our digitally connected society.

Good luck with your studies and stay STEM/STEAM focused!

Eric recommends the following next steps:

Speak with a scientist, technologist, engineer, artist and mathematician about how they got involved in their careers.
Virtually attend a professional science fair/conference and see first hand how scientists are solving societal problems with science.
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Fuzzy’s Answer

STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) has been a powerful engine of prosperity in the US
since World War II. Currently, American students’ performances and enthusiasm in STEM education are
inadequate for the US to maintain its leadership in STEM professions unless the government takes more actions to
motivate a new generation of US students towards STEM careers. Despite of coherent actions taken by the
government and various institutions, the US cannot ensure the production of a sufficient number of experts in
STEM fields to meet its national and global needs. The current situation is that the US is largely dependent on the
foreign-born STEM workforce. This paper starts with a deeper look at the participation rate of American students in
STEM careers and the basis of career choices by the US students. The discussion is driven by barriers and
misconceptions about STEM education. It concludes with recommendations for how to motivate more US students
to pursue STEM careers.

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