What’s the role of STEM careers?

• STEM workers are employed by various industries, such as healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, construction, and agriculture.

• Technologies developed by STEM workers include smartphones and online shopping, climate change research and space exploration, along with life-saving innovations like cancer treatments and Alzheimer's research.

• Sample STEM work settings include laboratories where scientists develop pharmaceuticals, biofuels; home offices for IT workers designing websites; and construction jobsites for engineers.

• Universities and employers are recruiting more women and people of color to choose STEM-related college majors and workplaces.