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More than 1 million additional graduates with STEM degrees will be needed to fill the growing number of jobs that require those skills.

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Students who have exciting experiences in STEM subjects early are more likely to follow through.

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Most careers students aspire require study in STEM areas.

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Other studies also paint a bleak picture with less than one-third of U.S. eighth graders showing proficiency in math and science.

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Academic surveys in the U.S. show that many students are lagging in STEM.

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STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

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A majority of the families at the faire where white. It would be beneficial for the industry to reach out to other communities.

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Eight Maker Faire flagship faires with over 280,000  attendees last year.

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Started like the Homebrew Computer Clubs of the past and is made up of makers who can be defined as anyone that makes things.

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It showcases all that's new in the world. A lot of tech related projects. It's like a big "show and tell".

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An umbrella term for independent inventors, designers and tinkerers.