What+is+STEM?

= **S** cience= = **T** echnology= = **E** ngineering= = **M** athematics=

STEM occupations technologically use math and science to solve problems. All jobs related to STEM require logical thinking. The ** S ** in STEM is for scientists, who work in laboratories, offices, and outdoors, too. **T** is for technology. Workers who create new software, design computer systems and develop data. E is for engineers who use science to solve practical projects. ** M ** is for mathematics. Mathematicians develop new theories and tools to figure things out. In 2005, STEM workers earned about 70% more than the national average as a group. STEM occupations that require more education usually pay more than those that need less.

