NJ.com – Andrew Zwicker and Laura Overdeck
“March in New Jersey is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Month, a time to celebrate progress in both our history and our ongoing work to foster our “Innovation Economy.” The reason to celebrate is clear: the Bloomberg U.S. Innovation Index consistently ranks New Jersey in its top five, and for good reason. Between 2017 and 2027, the number of STEM jobs in New Jersey will grow 9 percent and STEM workers earn about 26 percent more than their non-STEM counterparts. While these data points indicate there is vast opportunity within STEM in New Jersey, it’s also important to acknowledge our STEM student achievement lags. Let’s look at the realities behind this and propose some bolder solutions.” (more)