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STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and is the economic currency and makes students employable in the global economy.
STEM is a statewide campaign that has been made possible through the support of state organizations including: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota High Tech Association, Minnesota Business Partnership, and Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. It is directed towards high school students, their parents and educators, promoting the importance of high school achievement, the value of rigorous courses, particularly math and science, and the need for early career and postsecondary planning. |
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In a national poll of recent high school graduates, more than two-thirds who took Algebra II in high schools reported that they were well-prepared for the demands they faced in college and the workplace. In contrast, of graduates who took less than Algebra II, only four out of 10 say they were well prepared. (Source: Achieve Inc.) |
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Economic forecasts project 20-33% increase in scientific and technical occupations in Minnesota in ten years. |
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Students who complete Algebra II in high school more than double their chances of earning a four-year college degree. (Source: Achieve Inc.) |
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18 out of the 20 fastest growing occupations will be tied to the STEM disciplines. (Source: DEED) |
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80% of current jobs require education beyond high school. (Source: MnSCU) |
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High-tech workers earned an average wage of $68,600 (21st ranked), or 67 percent more than Minnesota's average private sector wage. (Source: Cyberstates 2007) |
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Minnesota Department of Education
Commissioner Alice Seagren |
"Minnesota educators are working to prepare students for careers rich in math, technology, science and engineering skills. The getSTEM Web portal will connect teachers with interactive and exciting learning resources they need to provide the rigorous and relevant learning that will prepare students for success" |
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“The innovative and interactive getSTEM web portal is an excellent example of the private sector and public sector working in harmony to achieve real results for Minnesota kids. Our state’s high tech businesses are stepping up to the plate to aid schools in delivering world class education.” |
Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA)
President Kate Rubin |
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