November 8 is National STEM Day, celebrating science, technology, engineering and math education throughout the U.S. Exposure to these growing fields and the careers that utilize them are more important than ever as we demand more from our natural resources and the infrastructure that harnesses them. But this year, as the pandemic continues to disrupt so much for our young people, the gaps in their skills and our STEM-related workforce are in danger of widening.
A study published in the International Journal of STEM Education[1] assessed the correlation between STEM career knowledge, confidence in mathematic ability, career interests and career activities,