Global STEM Paradox by the New York Academy of Sciences

Workforce needs of the 21st century have raised a call worldwide for greater education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Yet, as more STEM students graduate, millions of STEM jobs in both developed and emerging countries are going unfilled. Why the paradox, and what is the solution?

Science and technology alone cannot solve the manifold crises that threaten our world, but neither can we face the future without them. Addressing climate change, feeding a burgeoning world population, creating jobs, and growing the world economy all depend on a global population well-educated in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). And while education in STEM subjects has been recognized as a critical global need, many countries around the world are also facing increasing employment gaps in these fields. Millions of positions that require STEM skills remain unfilled in both emerging and developed countries.