STEM EDUCATION
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. Learn more about what STEM is, why it is important and standards associated with STEM
What would make you most interested in becoming a National Parks ranger? Reading about forests, attending a lecture on what a park ranger does, watching a video called 'A Day in the Life of a Park Ranger,' or going on hikes through national forests frequently as a child? The experience of actually hiking and the pleasant memories associated with the experience, more than any of the other choices listed, would probably spark your interest in that career path. This is the theory behind STEM education. giving them opportunities to explore STEM -related concepts, they will develop a passion for it and pursue a job in a STEM field.
STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators. Innovation leads to new products and processes that sustain our economy. This innovation and science literacy depends on a solid knowledge base in the STEM areas. It is clear that most jobs of the future will require a basic understanding of math and science-10-year employment projections by the U.S. Department of Labor show that of the 20 fastest growing occupations projected for 2014, 15 of them require significant mathematics or science preparation.