Today, however, despite increasing demand for workers with strong skills in mathematics and science, the proportions of degrees awarded in science, math, and engineering are decreasing.

然而在今天，尽管对拥有出色数学和科学技能的劳动者的需求不断增加，获得科学、数学和工程学位的人数比例却在下降。

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We all know there exists a great void in the public educational system when it comes to exposure to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) courses.

众所周知，当提到接触 STEM（科学、技术、工程学、数学）课程时，公共教育体系存在巨大的空白。

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In 2008, one in four workers in America with a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics was 50 or over.

2008年，在美国，拥有科学、技术、工程学或者数学学位的工作者中四分之一的年纪都在50岁以上。

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Girls can listen to programs about women in science at a Web site called Women in Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics ON THE AIR!

VOA: special.2009.05.13

In the navy,he learned all about navigation,mathematics, mechanics,communications and electronics engineering.

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Administrator Bolden says other studies indicate the United States is not preparing enough students and teachers to meet the demand in science,technology,engineering, and mathematics.

VOA: standard.2010.05.10

According to the National Science Foundation, during the last half-century, foreign-born students earned three-quarters of U.S. doctorate degrees in mathematics, engineering and computer science.

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In rich countries they account for over 70% of degrees in humanities and health, whereas the vast majority of degrees in mathematics and engineering go to men.

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Think about it: How many people who graduate with a degree in engineering, mathematics, technology or scientific research, work in the nonprofit sector or seek opportunities in human resources, strategy or operational sustainability?

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