STEM and the Maker Movement by https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677 Why STEM is so important and what the Maker Movement is doing in our communities. en-us 2019-01-23 21:50:44 UTC 2025-06-21 15:01:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png What are we still not seeing in this "Maker Movement." hollysorenson35 https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704271 There is still a large gap of minorities both participating and attending the Maker Faire, and hope to see an increase as word gets out.  ]]> 2019-01-23 21:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704271 So, this is mainly a guy thing then? hollysorenson35 https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704272 Not at all! There is a big market for women in this as creators! Not everything "made" has to have be "techy." Big up and coming prescence of women representing this field! (Ex: Etsy)]]> 2019-01-23 21:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704272 What type of skills has this movement encouraged? hollysorenson35 https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704274 This movement has encouraged self reliance as well as open source learning. The movement has also shown the potential one has when they are given the tools, they can become makers.]]> 2019-01-23 21:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704274 What is the goal of the "Maker Movement"? hollysorenson35 https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704275 The goal is to turn more people into makers instead of solely consumers. From passive users to ACTIVE creators!]]> 2019-01-23 21:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704275 Other Countries Initiatives hollysorenson35 https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704276 Many other countries have jumped on board with the importance of STEM and have thrown BIG investments as far as a STEM force in their own countries.]]> 2019-01-23 21:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704276 How do we rank in comparison? hollysorenson35 https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704277 The World Economic Forum ranks the U.S as #48 in quality of Math and Science
Compared to other countries, American students are well below the rankings.

]]> 2019-01-23 21:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704277 The Shortage hollysorenson35 https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704278 Unfortunately the U.S. is experiencing a shortage of producing skilled worker to fill these STEM jobs]]> 2019-01-23 21:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704278 STEM Jobs hollysorenson35 https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704279 Did you know?
The creation of STEM jobs has the fastest growth out of all degrees.
STEM graduates also receive both higher salary and have more job security than their fellow counterparts.  ]]> 2019-01-23 21:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hollysorenson35/9c30qs05y677/wish/323704279