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Alarming Student Shortfall Stats

‘The Math-Science Shortage' Predicts a Grim Future

— December 4, 2011 — Art & Design
In times of economic crisis, the urge to pursue a degree in anything business related might not sound too tempting to many potential students, but, as ‘The Math-Science Shortage’ explains, business and arts students continue to outweigh those in STEM fields—Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Created by OnlineEngineeringDegree.com, the illustrated graph shows how American students seem to be flocking away from STEM degrees, either choosing to change their major mid-studies, or opt to pursue a non-STEM related job post-grad. The infographic goes on to predict that by 2018, most job growth will occur in Mathematical Science and Computer Science, with a whopping 2.8 million jobs open in STEM-related professions.

As someone who is completely lost when it comes to mathematics beyond basic algebra, I applaud all those pursuing careers in STEM fields. Whether you’re a forever a science nerd, or you’re more of an arts enthusiast, ‘The Math-Science Shortage’ offers a lot of interesting facts and awesome illustrations to enjoy.
Trend Themes
1. Decline in STEM Degrees - The alarming student shortfall stats show a decline in STEM degrees, indicating a need for innovative solutions to attract more students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
2. Job Growth in Mathematical Science and Computer Science - The projected job growth in mathematical science and computer science presents an opportunity for innovation in educational programs and initiatives that promote these fields.
3. Pursuit of Non-stem Careers - The trend of students pursuing non-STEM careers highlights the need for disruptive innovation in promoting the value and advantages of STEM education.
Industry Implications
1. Higher Education - The decline in STEM degrees calls for innovative approaches in higher education institutions to attract and retain students in these fields.
2. Technological Innovation - The projected job growth in mathematical science and computer science creates opportunities for technological innovation in industries that rely on these fields.
3. Science Advocacy - The pursuit of non-STEM careers necessitates disruptive innovation in science advocacy to raise awareness about the importance and benefits of STEM education.
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