1. What Is STEM?
The Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics
fields are collectively
considered core
technological underpinnings
of an advanced society,
according to both the
National Research Council
and the National Science
Foundation.
The term STEM is commonly used in relation to the nation's economic competitiveness

2. 2011 CSLNet Student STEM Showcase

3. STEM Defined
•Critical Thinking
•Careers
•Creativity
•Community
•Problem-Solving
•Global

4. STEM Defined
Being STEM-capable strengthens one’s ability to
succeed in an innovation-based economy and society

5. Demand for STEM Workforce is
Projected to Grow Dramatically
• Nearly 500,000 open jobs currently in CA, despite 11%
unemployment
Demand of Demand of
Rank State Increase in
STEM jobs STEM jobs
Job Growth
in 2008 by 2018
#1 California 894,860 1,065,000 +19%
#2 Texas 584,120 715,390 +22%
#3 New York 385,140 423,190 +10%
#4 Florida 322,560 385,010 +19%
#5 Illinois 266,900 319,820 +20%
U.S. Total: 6.8 Million 8 Million +17%
Source: Anthony P. Carnevale and Nicole Smith, STEM (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, October 20, 2011

6. “HELP WANTED” in STEM
STEM jobs are growing more 80% of STEM jobs will be in
rapidly than other fields Computing & Engineering
(2008 - 2018)
Occupa onal Distribu on of STEM Jobs through 2018
Mathema cal
Architects, Surveyors Science Occupa ons
& Technicians
Non-STEM +10%
Life & Physical
Science
US STEM +17% Occupa ons
Computer
Occupa ons
Engineering &
Engineering
Technicians
CA STEM +19%
Source: Anthony P. Carnevale and Nicole Smith, STEM (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, October 20, 2011

7. EQUITY IMPACT CHANGE
STEM Strong Bold problem-
education partnerships solving &
is for all create lasting support are key
impact
SUCCESS LEARNING
STEM STEM is an
knowledge is engine for
key to success continuous,
in the 21st lifelong
century learning