In the Education Week "Curriculum Matters" blog, a report released by My College Options and STEMConnector finds that high school students report a 21% higher interest in STEM careers than in earlier years, althought female interest is still low and declining. The top major is reported to be mechanical engineering, followed by biology. http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2013/01/stem_interest_on_rise_among_hi.html
On a related note, in a townhall meeting held to discuss the results of the report, it was revealed that what interest there is in STEM subjects may wane during high school unless the lessons are tied to workforce needs. http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/stem-education/2013/01/31/report-many-high-schoolers-giving-up-on-stem
On a related note, in a townhall meeting held to discuss the results of the report, it was revealed that what interest there is in STEM subjects may wane during high school unless the lessons are tied to workforce needs. http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/stem-education/2013/01/31/report-many-high-schoolers-giving-up-on-stem
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