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Why is STEM Education So Important?

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Jobs in science, tech, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields earn you more money and drive innovation and the economy forward. But how do we spark interest in these careers among today’s students? Here’s an illustration of just how critical today’s STEM education is to tomorrow’s economy.

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