1. By the time students are in 8th grade, we have lost half the potential STEM talent pipeline
100%
of children age 1-5 years demonstrate interest in science, problem solving and other STEM learning1
67%
of 4th grade students express interest in STEM subjects2
50%
of 8th grade students express interest in STEM or think STEM is relevant to their future plans3
31%
of 12th grade students express interest in STEM by high school graduation4
By age 13, millions of students either lack interest in science or lack the confidence to believe they can pursue a STEM career.5
1. National Center for STEM Elementary Education (2011):
2. National Center for STEM Elementary Education (2011):
3. National Center for STEM Elementary Education (2011):
4. Business Higher Education Forum (2011):
5. National Center for STEM Elementary Education (2011):