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Introduction to Special Issue—STEM Workforce: STEM Education and the Post-Scientific Society

Authors: Gregory Camilli, Ronil Hira

Published in: Journal of Science Education and Technology | Issue 1/2019

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An assumption is often made that STEM shortages can be remedied by either increasing the number of STEM graduates or enlarging STEM labor supply through immigration. Yet in some STEM fields, there are classic signs of adequate supply or even oversupply. The issue is further complicated by nonlinear career dynamics and rapidly evolving international pressures. The goals of this special issue are to summarize the research, and more importantly, to go beyond the current debate to identify critical policy issues in preparing individuals for STEM careers that are personally satisfying and meeting the needs of industry and the public sector. A common theme is that broader skill sets will be required that span STEM and non-STEM fields. However, political and other expedient considerations have continued to shape workforce policies.

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Title: Introduction to Special Issue—STEM Workforce: STEM Education and the Post-Scientific Society
Authors: Gregory Camilli
Ronil Hira
Publication date: 13-11-2018
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Journal of Science Education and Technology / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 1059-0145
Electronic ISSN: 1573-1839
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-018-9759-8

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