Diverse Education – Lisa M. Tittle
“The science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degree and career emphasis of the past several years has cast a shadow over the importance of effective reading and writing skills as they pertain to academics and the workplace. College educators and administrators in charge of program development should remain conscientious of students’ need for adept reading and writing skills to comprehend not only STEM concepts but also for increased comprehension in all academic subjects. To be clear, the importance of STEM education and training is duly noted. According to the National Science Foundation, the number of graduates in STEM-related disciplines has grown between 42 percent and 167 percent in the last 10 years in areas including health-related fields, biological and agricultural sciences, and computer sciences.”(more)