Forbes – John Foley
“As this year’s incoming college freshmen get ready to hit the books, they face a really big question with long-term implications: What to study? Should they go the route of languages, arts, and social sciences—those right-brain disciplines that enrich our lives and play to our interests but may not pay the bills? Or should they buckle down on science, tech, engineering, and math—the so-called STEM majors that are on the front edge of today’s consumer trends and global business needs? Students, don’t be fooled by those two choices. The correct answer is you need both…The idea that STEM is too narrow a way to think about the skills needed for the modern workplace has been gaining traction.”(more)