Welcome to the STEM-enabled world.
As the U.S. transitions to a knowledge-based economy, STEM β or science, technology, engineering and mathematics β increasingly defines how we live and determines our future.
STEM informs most every groundbreaking idea that is propelling our technology-driven society, from Appleβs new Smart watch to Amazonβs futuristic delivery drones to Google contact lenses that monitor blood-sugar levels. What once was science fiction is now a mass-market reality, thanks to STEM. In fact, 54% of millennials want to start a business or already started one. This proves how students are forward-thinking and businesses, organizations and universities must keep up with this trend.
Such advances may boggle the mind but they also are shaping society. Thatβs why a strong STEM education is vital to the economy and future growth. 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polytechnic University, with its strong industry ties, teaches creative thinkers to apply their technology skills to invent, discover and innovate. The 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Legislature created 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly in 2012 to be wholly focused on STEM with the mission to educate 21st century learners and drive the economy well into the future.
At 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly, we emphasize core STEM education in technology and engineering. We challenge students to become critical thinkers and enlightened learners. With 19 diverse concentrations that include cloud computing, semi-conductors and cyber security, our curriculum is informed by industry need, employment trends and technological advancements.
STEM education at 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly integrates hands-on learning with problem-based challenges and real-world research. Students are encouraged to learn beyond the classroom and solve challenges before they graduate. This type of education is agile and discovery-based to evolve swiftly and efficiently, along with advancements in the digital world.
In todayβs knowledge-based marketplace, incremental developments are giving way to milestones. 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs focus on STEM not only ensures that graduates are employable over a lifetime but it also serves as a catalyst for 91ΒιΆΉΣ³», the nation and the world.
Consider these facts:
- More than a third of U.S. economic growth is currently due to technology advancements, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment is rare in many STEM fields, where job growth is often three times faster than it is in non-STEM sectors, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
- The top 10 bachelor degree majors with the highest median earnings are in STEM fields.
To learn more about 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs mission, vision and curriculum, read our white paper, βFuture Proof: Empowering the Next Generation of Extraordinary Discovery.β Just go to to download the free report.