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What Is STEM and Why Is It Important?
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
• STEM consists of the natural sciences, math, engineering, and technology-related fields.
• Most STEM jobs are in high demand but suffer from a lack of qualified candidates.
• STEM is necessary for growing the economy and staying globally competitive.
These four fields share an emphasis on innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking. And together they make up a popular and fast-growing industry. Most STEM workers use computers and other technology in their day-to-day jobs. Many also use the scientific method to test hypotheses and theories.
What Are STEM Fields?
1. Natural, physical, and life sciences (sometimes including medicine)
2. Computer, electronics, and other technology-related disciplines
3. All types of engineering
4. Mathematics, or any field involving a heavy application of mathematical principles
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement maintains a list of college STEM majors, which includes the four basic subjects above, along with architecture, psychology, digital communication, and some pharmaceutical and social sciences. Notably, fields like accounting, political science, and nursing are excluded from this list. Architecture is a relatively new addition to STEM, only officially recognized by the U.S. government in 2019.
Health and medical fields like nursing and dentistry are considered STEM. ACT Inc. includes many health and medical fields in its 2016 Condition of STEM report, giving doctors, nurses, and dentists the designation of STEM professionals.
Why Is STEM Important?
With the increase in pace of Innovation and technology, the need for professionals who understand how these technologies work and who can propose practical solutions continues to grow. Today, STEM jobs are in high demand, and many are projected to stay in demand for several years. At the same time, STEM professionals are in short supply, which is why so many colleges — as well as the U.S. government — are imploring students to study STEM. Government across all ideologies are supporting this initiative Ex. In 2019, the Trump administration invested $578 million in STEM education and President Biden's 2022 education budget promised to prioritize STEM.
Check the DHS Stem Designated Degree Program List - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OruNBz3GyNiAXAuSIk_fd1czZO05YaK6/view?usp=share_link
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