Personal reasons to study STEM
- Better understanding of how your world, environment, food sources, and your body operate and are connected to each other.
- Capacity to contribute positively to improving your community and society.
- Preparation for informed citizenship as scientifically literate person.
- Preparation for interesting careers [STEM Careers].
- Preparation for a lucrative career that offers respect and opens doors to other.
- Potential for upward social and economic mobility, especially for those who come from lower income and marginalized social groups.
Societal reasons to study STEM
- Contribute to advances in medicine, security, technology, transportation, etc.
- Contribute to innovations that lead to economic growth.