The U.S. faces a STEM talent shortage not due to lack of student interest, but from neglecting capable students. Countries like Japan, China, and Korea produce over 40% of their degrees in STEM, in stark contrast to the U.S.'s under 20%. While the narrative often centers on students needing support, a large number of academically capable Black, Latino, and low-income students are missing from Advanced Placement courses, despite their potential indicated by PSAT scores. This oversight results in a significant loss of future innovators who could contribute to the economy.
The U.S. awards under 20% of college degrees in STEM fields, while countries like Japan, China, and Korea lead with over 40%, highlighting a significant talent gap.
Over 640,000 academically capable Black, Latino, and low-income students are missing from Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses each year.
Despite showing potential through PSAT performance, many Black and Latino students are not invited to join advanced courses, creating a leaky STEM pipeline.
The focus on underperforming students overshadows the issue of invisible, capable students ready to excel in STEM disciplines.
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