Summer Programs Enhance STEM Learning from Huffington Post
Jennifer Peck and Michael Funk, Huffington Post Education Blog
Published: October 2, 2015
This article from the Huffington Post highlights the efforts of the state of California, various school districts and the Summer Matters Campaign to increase interest in STEM subjects and offer more science learning opportunities during the summer months.
Article Excerpt:
We know that workforces in STEM-related occupations are projected to grow at rates as much as double those in non-STEM fields, and that anticipated lifetime earnings are nearly 20% higher for holders of STEM degrees…
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