What is S.T.E.M.

and why
is it important to everyone?
S = Science
T = Technology
E = Engineering
M = Mathematics
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 S.T.E.M. Defined
The definitions of STEM, and what is excluded, varies
from organization to organization.

In the broader definition, STEM degrees includes the

fields of Chemistry, Computer and Information
Technology Science, Engineering, Geosciences, Life
Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and
Astronomy, Social Sciences, and STEM Education and
Learning Research.

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 S.T.E.M. Facts
According to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics, in the next five years, STEM jobs are
projected to grow twice as quickly as jobs in other fields. While all jobs are expected to
grow by 10.4%, STEM jobs are expected to increase by 21.4%. Similarly, 80% of jobs in
the next decade will require technical skills.

The US Department of Labor claims that out of the 20 fastest growing occupations
projected to 2014, 15 of them require significant mathematics or science preparation.
The U.S. will have over 1 million job openings in STEM-related fields by 2018; yet,
according to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics, only 16% of U.S. bachelors degrees will
specialize in STEM. As a nation, we are not graduating nearly enough STEM majors to
supply the demand.

To put these numbers into perspective, of the 3.8 million 9th graders in the US, only
233,000 end up choosing a STEM degree in college (National Center for Education
Statistics). That means only six STEM graduates out of every 100 9th graders. (The
STEM Dilemma) http://www.njsacc.org/providers/science.php

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 N.J. Facts
In New Jersey, the demand for employees with these skills is
particularly acute: two recent reports project that some
269,000 STEM-related positions will be created here by 2018.

The 21st Century Afterschool Science Project is a federally-

funded project supported by the New Jersey Department of
Education for out-of-school time (OST) [before-school,
afterschool, summer, winter recess, and weekends]
programs in New Jersey. The project was a collaboration
among the New Jersey Department of Education, Liberty
Science Center and the New Jersey School Age Care
Coalition, to develop, pilot test and document a replicable
model to enrich student learning and engagement in the
afterschool setting.
http://www.state.nj.us/education/21cclc/casp/
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 How to get my child started?
Reading various books

Buy your child a laptop or tablet PC

The Internet

Movies & TV

Events and after school programs

Video Games

Join BDPA New Jersey (www.bdpanewjersey.org)

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What can BDPA New Jersey do for me?
Provide community events & activities for
families

Allow your kids to join and participate in

various STEM programs

Give scholarship opportunities to High

School & College Students

Provide mentoring to students

www.bdpanewjersey.org
Provide networking events

Provide educational seminars & webinars

on STEM topics

Help your child prepare for college and a

career

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 What BDPA New Jersey Offers
What is the HSCC & SITES?
HSCC (High School Computer Competition) is designed to introduce Middle
School and High School Students to Information Technology and its various uses.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in 3-hour training sessions each
Saturday from February to August to learn in-depth topics such as Web
Development, Application Development, Database Design, and Database
Development.

SITES (Student Information Technology Education and Scholarships) is the main

program that houses the HSCC program as well as other student programs such
as the IT Showcase and YTC (Youth Technology Camp). These programs are
designed to expose our youth to the concepts of computers and give them the
expertise to develop web applications. Some chapters will participate in regional
competitions throughout the country to further prepare their students. Each BDPA
chapter is able to send one team of 3 to 5 students to the National Conference to
compete against teams from chapters all over the country.

http://bdpanewjersey.org/hscc/
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 What BDPA New Jersey Offers
Webinar Presentations (Online for Free)
Today, BDPA-NJ continues to build its membership and to provide
even more meaningful programs and opportunities for our members,
our communities here in New Jersey and for our corporate and
strategic partners. We offer free webinars each month on business
and technology related topics. Our speakers are subject matter
experts willing to teach our audience in a open forum online.
REGISTER ONLINE: http://bdpanewjersey.eventbrite.com

BDPA iRadio ( http://www.blogtalkradio.com )

A bi-weekly interview Q & A radio show that listeners can download in
MP3 format or stream as audio from the Internet. Interviews are held
with local chapter leaders, national officers, regional officers an
industry leaders. Interview extend for 15-17 minutes per guest with up
to 3 guests per show. The show airs on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of
each month at 8:30pm EST. Available on iTunes.

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 Events
BDPA New Jersey Events Calendar (Local Events)
http://bdpanewjersey.org/events-calendar/

RSS Feed (http://www.eventbrite.com/rss/user_list_events/66758058)

REGISTER ONLINE: http://bdpanewjersey.eventbrite.com

BDPA National Chapter Events Calendar (National Events)

http://www.bdpa.org/events/event_list.asp

RSS Feed (http://BDPA.groupsite.com/rss/events)

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www.bdpanewjersey.org

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