STEM Programs To Advance Education

This document discusses the declining interest in engineering and science education in the US. It notes that the technology professionals of the future are currently 9-year old children, and advocates for more hands-on STEM programs to make engineering and science more appealing. Several example STEM programs currently being used in schools are described, including those using robotics and Lego kits. Data shows there are over 1.5 million engineers in the US, earning over $80,000 on average, compared to just 12,700 professional athletes. The document argues that corporate support for expanded STEM education is critical to address this problem.