Have you ever heard the phrase “but I don’t want a STEM career"? Don’t worry — we have too. Many students believe that STEM subjects are only beneficial for those with STEM careers in mind. This simply isn’t true. The skills students acquire when they have access to exciting, equitable STEM learning open the door to any career, whether that’s in marketing, in the classroom, in graphic design — anything.
Maren Hunsberger, microbiologist and science communicator, with the help of professionals across diverse fields, breaks down the importance of STEM and delves into the 4Cs — critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity — looking at why these skills are essential in the 21st century and how STEM fosters them.
In part one of our blog series delving into the 4Cs of STEM, discover what critical thinking is, why it's a necessary skill in any field , and how STEM education fosters it.
You’ve probably heard the phrase “two heads are better than one.” It’s true in any field — but especially in STEM. That’s why STEM is the perfect environment to foster collaboration.
It’s no secret that strong communication skills set students up for success. Discover how STEM education boosts these skills — ultimately preparing students for any career.
Creativity has long been included as a core competency across almost every field. But why? Find out now and see how STEM education nurtures serious out-of the-box-thinking