1. New Jersey
STEM Month
March 2018

2. History…
Beginning in 2015, the Research & Development Council of New Jersey spearheaded the launch of a New Jersey STEM Week.
For the past three years, NJ STEM Week has been an annual March event created via gubernatorial proclamation and legislative resolution.

3. New Jersey State Legislature.
In 2018, with the support of Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker’s office, the entire month of March will now be designated New Jersey STEM Month by the
New Jersey State Legislature.

4. In partnership with New Jersey STEM Pathways Network (NJSPN), the Research & Development Council of NJ calls ALL organizations in the state of New Jersey to showcase and celebrate excellent work in STEM for the newly designated
NJ STEM Month
in March 2018.

5. NJ STEM Month Events
Throughout March, events will be held throughout New Jersey to support the state’s commitment to excellence in STEM.
To highlight your STEM Month event and find the master calendar of events visit

6. 2017 New Jersey STEM Week celebrated at New Jersey Statehouse.
As part of NJ STEM Month 2018, on March 26th, the NJSPN and R&D Council of NJ have been invited to the New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton to showcase their work.
2017 New Jersey STEM Week celebrated at New Jersey Statehouse.

7. Why Celebrate STEM? New Jersey’s Achievements/Opportunities

8. New Jersey is a STEM Powerhouse
New Jersey has the most scientists and engineers per square mile in the universe!
Bloomberg U.S. Innovation Index consistently ranks New Jersey in the top 5 in innovation - in 2016 New Jersey was ranked #4
New Jersey is home to 8-time Nobel Prize powerhouse Nokia Bell Labs

9. New Jersey is a STEM Powerhouse
Medicine Chest of the World: More than 300 biotechnology companies and 20 pharmaceutical and medical technology firms call New Jersey home
13 out of the world’s top 20 have major facilities in the state
120,000 employees
29% of FDA drugs approved in the world were from New Jersey headquartered companies, and if you count those companies that have a presence in NJ, that amount increased to nearly 50%.
Merging of Rutgers and UMDNJ have made NJ’s state university ranks among the nation’s top 30 in research funding-research grants and sponsored programs totaled $637.9 million

10. New Jersey is ranked #12 in the nation for the number of current STEM or STEM-related jobs.
Of the more than 6 million New Jersey high school students, only 1.6 million are interested in pursuing a STEM career.
In New Jersey, there are 1.4 open STEM jobs for every unemployed person.
Sources: Change the Equation; Smithsonian Science Education Center; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; U.S. Innovation; U.S. Department of Commerce

11. STEM workers earn 26% more than their non-STEM counterparts.
In 2016, there were 2.4 million unfilled STEM jobs in US.
Sources: Change the Equation; Smithsonian Science Education Center; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; U.S. Innovation; U.S. Department of Commerce

13. Impact…

14. New Jersey STEM Pathways Network (NJSPN)

15. Background
The NJSPN, a public-private strategic alliance, was initiated by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education in 2014 to inform the alignment of STEM resources, support an education-to-workforce STEM pipeline, identify exemplary formal and informal learning opportunities, and promote STEM career pathway awareness.
NJSPN is chaired by Laura Overdeck, Founder and President of Bedtime Math and Chair of the Overdeck Family Foundation.
The Research & Development Council of New Jersey has been appointed the management partner of the group.

16. NJSPN Vision and Mission
The NJ STEM Pathways Network, a public-private strategic alliance, defines and guides a statewide STEM vision for pre-K-to-workforce formal and informal learning opportunities that strengthen academic skills and inspire students; facilitates research and recommendations on STEM talent pipeline needs and barriers to success; and exposes students to the many educational pathways, experiences, and professionals that can prepare them for STEM degree programs and careers in New Jersey.
Vision
New Jersey attracts, cultivates and retains a 21st century workforce that is engaged and supported through statewide alignment of public and private STEM educational resources, ensuring the state remains globally competitive in STEM industries and continues its rich history of innovation.

17. 2018 NJSPN Priorities Ensure access and equity for all in STEM
Equity Action Group
Promoting stackable qualifications, credentials and real-world connections
Workforce Development Action Group
Implementing multi-stakeholder collaboration to foster a systemic, grass- tops approach to advancing STEM
Systems Approach to Advance STEM Action Group
NJ STEM Learning Ecosystems
NJ STEM Month
Elevate New Jersey’s commitment and excellence in STEM

18. Get Involved Attend Quarterly Meetings Join an Action Group
New Jersey STEM Pathways Network Quarterly Meeting
Next Meeting March 8, 2018
Join an Action Group
Equity Action Group
Workforce Development Action Group
Systems Approach to Advance STEM Action Action Group
Special Events Action Group

19. Get Involved
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20. Get Involved
To get involved with the New Jersey STEM Pathways Network, please contact:
Kim Case
Phone: (973)
Alex Caronna

21. Learn more & Get involved Follow us @NJSTEMPathways
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