Sparking student interest in math and science in the formative years is key to future career pursuits.
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The U.S. ranks 23rd among developed nations in the number of science and engineering graduates according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Meanwhile, American job growth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields is outpacing non-STEM-related job growth by 300 percent.
With these statistics in mind, Pamela M. Erickson, vice president of Corporate Affairs for Raytheon, shares results of its nationwide survey of parents.
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A MAJORITY OF PARENTS ACKNOWLEDGE A LINK BETWEEN MATH SKILLS AND FUTURE SUCCESS. MOST INDICATED THEIR CHILDREN ARE ON TRACK IN THEIR MATH STUDIES. THESE ARE ENCOURAGING FINDINGS. NOT SURPRISING, CLOSE TO HALF OF RESPONDENTS PRIORITIZE SPORTS OVER OTHER ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO MATH AND SCIENCE. WITH THE U.S. IN THE MIDST OF A NATIONAL STEM CRISIS, SPARKING STUDENT INTEREST IN MATH AND SCIENCE IN THE FORMATIVE YEARS IS KEY TO ENGAGING THEM IN A LIFETIME OF STEM LEARNING AND CAREER PURSUITS.
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For the full survey, visit www.raytheon.com.