11. It increases your chances of landing a job.
STEM occupations are growing 17% faster than any other field, and the unemployment rate for recent graduates are less than those with liberal arts degrees.
People with STEM degrees are coveted in other fields because of the special skills and talents they possess. No one was ever passed up for a job because they were too good at solving problems.
12. It’s great for writers.
Finding a job as a freelancer writer is more difficult than finding a job as a nurse assistant, unless you’re applying for medical and technical writing jobs (which are in high demand). Being able to write clearly about complex topics will make you more marketable, which means that you have a better chance of becoming an in-demand writer instead of a starving artist.
You heard that correctly – even writers can enjoy the benefits of a STEM education!
13. It is a growing field.
1 in 20 jobs are projected to be STEM-related by the year 2018. For example, engineering jobs are projected increase 11%. Besides the healthcare industry, STEM fields are expanding more quickly than any other. And according to publicschoolreview.com, the National Science Foundation estimates that 80% of jobs available for the years to come will require math and science skills.
14. It shapes a better world.
Every election is based on choosing leaders who know how to estimate statistics and how to base decisions on sound economics. And many of the local and state polls depend on both economic and scientific knowledge. Having a strong set of STEM skills will allow you to analyze the world around you and find ways to make improvements.
15. It is part of our daily lives.
Science is the makeup we wear and the fuel that gets us where we need to go. Few of us could imagine living without our personal tech – smartphones, tablets, and fitness trackers. Advances in engineering allow us to live in more energy-efficient, cost-effective homes, work in greener buildings, and travel more safely across bridges and through tunnels.
We all rely on mathematics when evaluating different loan options, choosing healthcare plans, and calculating the cost of trips, education, and childcare.
There are so many benefits of a STEM education, but make sure you decide to pursue one for the right reasons.
Not everyone automatically sees themselves as a math person or a science person, but if you are able to combine your passions with a strong set of STEM skills, you can do what you love.
“STEM scares most young people today because it gets mistaken for being too challenging and most importantly, boring. And when people look at the older gentlemen across the room who chose the STEM path wearing a frown, everything negative about STEM becomes true and they say, “That cannot be me.”
Seriously?!
STEM only scares ignorant people. Most young people I know are truly excited about STEM because they LIVE it. This is the generation born with cell phones in their hands and raised on iPads (instead of books), so STEM can not be “boring.” The only “scary” thing about STEM is Common Core mathematics. YOUR STEM fears will subside once you face the fact that there is NO SHORTCUT to learning and understanding mathematical concepts. Become STEM-literate and OWN the future.
We’re so glad that the young people you know are excited about STEM! That’s fantastic! Unfortunately, there are many students who are led to believe that STEM is boring or way too hard. We just wanted to set the record straight about how fantastic STEM subjects are and the amazing things that STEM skills can allow students to do.
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I am a stem student. But it is not “scary” like the other people said. But its fun because its challenging. You can learn things you did’nt learn yet ever since you are in highschool. It is really helpful to take stem strand if you wanted to be an good Engineer or Doctor someday. Its up to you if you can bare with the subjects given in the stem strand. As long as teachers have also to teach us based on what we should learn. For me as a Grade 11 student here in the Philippines. I can say that taking up stem is not “scary” but “challenging.”
can i get an certificate under stem strand?