The Daily Journal – Daniel J. Kov
“STEM education is the future of industry in the United States, and schools everywhere are doing their best to prepare students. A three-year growing program at Cumberland Regional High School offers local teens an education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math principles that school officials say will give them the tools they need to succeed…”Today is about exposing them to science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” school STEM supervisor Bonnie Powers said. “The earlier they’re aware, the more likely they are to go into the program.” In seeking to downplay the esoteric and brainy aspects normally associated with mathematics and engineering fields, teachers and school administrators prepared a day’s worth of fun science-based activities to pique the students’ interest. “STEM is more than just engineering,” Powers said. “STEM is helping people make their lives better through technology, health care and environmental industries.””(more)