A new website designed to be a "one-stop shop" for STEM education was unveiled on 30 November. "America's STEMconnector" http://www.stemconnector.org/ contains profiles of STEM-related organizations, information, resources, and connections. Among the items posted is a 2011 state report card for California related to STEM education and careers: http://www.stemconnector.org/sites/default/files/sbs/ASTRA%20STEMEd%20California%202011.pdf. The figures show that California will have in excess of 1 million STEM-related jobs to fill by 2018, with higher than average earning potential for those obtaining the positions. The ethnicity gap for those filling STEM positions appears to be narrowing, while the gender gap remains heavily in favor of males. Approximately 61% of the jobs require some post-secondary training, however, the trend indicates 68% will require bachelor's degrees in the future. As noted in previous posts, California students' math scores still fall below national averages, as do STEM degrees conferred, while AP course-taking statistics exceed the national average.
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