STEM 1 What is STEM STEM education grows

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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 blend science, technology, engineering, and math in its approach, STEM education seeks to create 21 st century learning opportunities and skill development for all students. 2

National STEM Crisis U. S. behind in student indicators. Foreign nationals ahead in jobs and degrees. Urban students are falling behind. Many plans exist to address this. New national STEM Initiative addresses programs and teachers. 3

The Future 75 % of jobs will be in STEM Not just STEM careers, it is STEM in every job Technology as a “global knowledge economy” is the future, future and it requires different skills. Business and industry want employees with these skills! 4

Careers in STEM 75% of CT jobs require STEM Healthcare Aerospace, Computers Bio. Science, Bio. Science Financial, Financial Maritime, Manufacturing 5

Health/Bio. Science Careers (all levels) Green Technologies & Manufacturing (all levels) are where the jobs are! 6

Why is STEM Education so Important?

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. 8

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) 9