Advancing STEM in Early Education.

Abstract

STEM topics and careers have become pivotal as we have moved into the 21st century. As we work to innovate and change our technologies, it is important that we have the knowledge and technology to keep up with those needs. Right now, there is a projected 2.5 million jobs that are expected to be vacant in STEM by 2038. In order to fill that gap, we need to look at the education element of this. It is important that this be filled in, not only, higher education, but also in secondary and early education. When looking at specifically early education, we can work to develop interests in careers early. A lot of the fundamental memories and interest are formed at this age, and can ultimately project where a student will go from there. With the assistance of AI and human technologies, we will be able to see movements towards a more well-rounded education, including STEM, if our educators were to take that step.

Presenters

Haley Neuhausen
Student, PhD, University of South Florida, Florida, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Poster Session

Theme

Early Childhood Learning

KEYWORDS

Early, Education, STEM, Innovation, Technology