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Title: A Realistic Look at STEM and the Role of Community Colleges

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2012

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Abstract: American policy makers, educators, and others are concerned that predicted workforce shortages in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields will have a catastrophic impact on the economy. This article takes a realistic look at the STEM problem, identifying how community colleges can be a part of the solution. We provide evidence that shortages in STEM workers vary by geographic locale. Furthermore, STEM achievement is not consistent across ethnic groups or between men and women. These gaps may be due to unequal access to STEM degree programs and the shortage of quality STEM teachers.

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Authors: Hagedorn, Linda S.; Purnamasari, Agustina V.

Periodical (Full): Community College Review

Issue: 2

Volume: 40

Pages: 145-164

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Education

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