Stimulating STEM

HI STIMULATING STEM SCIENCE ENGINEERING The Need for More STEM Education in the American Classroom TECHNOLOGY MATHEMATICS Careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields are expected to be some of the highest paying and most advanced in the near future. Unfortunately, few American graduates are filling these positions. Why does the United States rank so poorly, compared to international STEM students? STEM in the USA When it comes to STEM in the classroom, the United States is far behind its global competitors. Compared to other countries around the world, according to the World Economic Forum, the United States ranks: 28th 38 th 47th IN EDUCATIONAL IN PRIMARY IN MATH AND SCIENCE SYSTEM QUALITY. EDUCATION QUALITY. EDUCATION QUALITY. Data shows that the percentage of U.S. students performing at or above the “basic" level of science comprehension decreases as students get older. 1 2 3 4 10 11 12 GRADE 72% 63% 60% ONLY 26% OF AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS 26% ARE CONSIDERED PROFICIENT IN MATH. Computer Science More than 70% of future STEM jobs will be in computing. Yet, only 9 states count computer science as a "core" high school graduation requirement. NEW YORK OREGON RHODE ISLAND VIRGINIA NORTH CAROLINA GEORGIA OKLAHOMA TEXAS MISSOURI TYPE OF CREDIT: MATH SCIENCE Continued STEM Education Students need early STEM education to succeed or even develop an interest in STEM majors and careers. 78% OF AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES DO NOT MEET THE STANDARD LEVELS FOR AT LEAST ONE 78% ENTRY-LEVEL STEM COLLEGE COURSE. Of the U.S. students graduating college with bachelor's degrees: GRADUATE WITH WORK IN WORK IN STEM-BASED 19% 10% MAJORS IN STEM-RELATED 8% OCCUPATIONS STEM-RELATED POSITIONS 10 YEARS FOLLOWING COLLEGE. FIELDS. AFTER GRADUATING. From the Classroom to the Workforce STEM occupations are some of the fastest-growing markets in the economy. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of STEM talent in U.S. schools, leaving a large gap for future positions. Still, science and engineering jobs are on the rise. THERE ARE NEARLY 3.7 MILLION 7.4M 2012* UNFILLED U.S. JOBS 2018* 8.6M IN STEM FIELDS. *Does not include self-employed workers. BY 2018, 92% OF TRADITIONAL STEM JOBS WILL REQUIRE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING. 92% Stimulating STEM Nearly 60% of American students who begin high school with an interest in STEM fields change their minds by graduation. Those who continue on to college are opened up to a wealth of fascinating and stimulating courses on a myriad of diverse topics that challenge the mind, such as: Earth and Space Science Physical Science: Forces, Energy Hierarchical Organization of Life – from Cells to Organisms The Physical Science: Matter and Energy Biochemical Applications in Technology Universe and Motion Higher learning institutions, such as Aurora University Online, offer the personal attention and range of STEM programs necessary to succeed academically in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Aurora's high educational standards in graduate level degrees allow students to advance their careers and earning potential while fostering the education of our youth. The knowledge provided by a collegiate STEM education can lead to a cool, fun job, such as: ESPN Biology Professor of Aerospace Spotify Machine Learning Engineer Tumblr Product Statician Instructor Quantum Physics Manager Engineer Aware of the issue, President Obama has said he wants 100,000 excellent STEM teachers trained in the next decade and has proposed budgetary items, including: A NEW $80 MILLION $190 MILLION FOR STEM TEACHER AND LEADER PRESIDENTIAL TEACHING TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT. FELLOWS PROGRAM. STEM proficiency amongst students has waned in the United States, but the job market has ample positions available for graduates. With increased student and teacher efforts in the classroom, these positions could be filled by exemplary, state-educated graduates. To learn more about how schools like Aurora University Online are helping close the STEM gap, visit online.aurora.edu/STEM 1893 Aurora University SOURCES: WEFORUM.ORG, IEI.ND.EDU, NCES.ED.GOV, MICROSOFT.COM, AYPF.ORG, online.aurora.edu STEMCONNECTOR.ORG, MASHABLE.COM, WHITEHOUSE.GOV Online Programs