The importance of STEM education

27 Jul 2015


The U.S. economy could benefit from more workers who are knowledgeable in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Large numbers of STEM jobs are reportedly going unfilled.

 

And in 2013, Hart Research Associates surveyed several hundred employers and found the majority strongly supported higher education that engages students in hands-on learning activities, including “collaborative problem solving, internships, research, senior projects, and community engagements.”


The University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie is a career-focused polytechnic university with a focus on STEM. UW-Stout provides an integrated learning environment with applied learning opportunities that mesh theory with humanistic understanding. The university places an emphasis on creativity and research to enable graduates to innovate and ultimately solve real-world problems. Learn more! http://ow.ly/OmxNQ

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