STEM education is important because it provides students with a solid foundation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills that are in high demand. STEM education differs from traditional math and science teaching by integrating the subjects and focusing on each student. However, advancing STEM education in the US faces barriers such as improving teacher skills and enlarging the pipeline of students graduating with STEM degrees to strengthen the talent pool for fastest growing STEM occupations.

1. STEM Education An Introduction

2. Why is STEM Education important? Need for a solid foundation in STEM Increase in demand for non-routine interactive task skills Significant science or mathematics training needed for fastest growing occupations U.S. ranks 20th internationally based on degrees awarded in engineering, computer science, and mathematics By 2010, more than 90 percent of all scientists and engineers will be living in Asia

3. How is STEM Education different? STEM education is integrated Math and science traditionally taught separately Focus on the student

4. Barriers to STEM Education

5. Barriers to STEM Education

6. Barriers to STEM Education

7. How can we advance STEM Education in the U.S.? Increase talent pool by improving STEM education Strengthen teacher skill set Enlarge pipeline of students prepared to graduate with STEM degrees