Stem Research Importance

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Madison Babione, Andy Bilson, Kevin Fickenscher Title: The Importance of Cardiovascular Exercise Thesis: Why we need STEM Education for our economy Intro Do you like your phone? Your car? All this is made possible through STEM. What is STEM? S-cience T-echnology E-ngineering M-athematics STEM careers power our economy today. The U.S. Has fallen behind other countries in the areas of STEM. There are many stereotypes around STEM. “Geek in labcoat”-->Teams of economists working with business partners STEM careers only apply to white males Necessity for STEM I. Economy A. How STEM affects today's Economy 1 in 3 jobs in our future will be STEM related The 10 fastest growing occupations from 2008-2015 are STEM 8 out of 10 highest paying jobs are STEM related II. STEM Misconceptions A. Many STEM misconceptions are causing people not to enter a career involved with STEM STEM is not just being an engineer or a scientist Careers such as athletic training, home care aides and others are STEM careers as well III. Not reaching minorities, children or women A. Minorities may not be as fortunate or expected to be involved with a STEM career and therefore do not receive the same opportunities. 1..By creating mentorship programs, minorities will have the ability to be more involved in a STEM profession. 2. Encouraging STEM teaching in school's will give minorities an earlier chance at being involved with a STEM career. B. Women are not encouraged to enter STEM careers Many young girl's are not encouraged to be involved in math or science since it is a “boy's job.” Women are just as capable as men in being successful in the STEM field. Breaking the idea that women are incapable will increase STEM participation. Increasing demand for STEM A. There is an increasing demand for STEM jobs and
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