Leaks in the pipeline to math, science, and technology careers

By Janis E. Jacobs

Subjects: Technologie de l'information, Mathématiques, Women, Mangelberuf, Vocational guidance, Techniker, Orientation professionnelle, Child development, Career Choice, Mathematics, Science, Opleidingen, Exacte wetenschappen, Study and teaching, 30.04 teaching, profession, organizations of the exact sciences, Perception de soi chez l'adolescent, Information technology, Différences entre sexes, Self-perception in adolescence, Sex differences, Minority Groups, Minorités dans les sciences, Education, Sciences, Naturwissenschaftler, Étude et enseignement, Adolescence, Technology, Voortijdig schoolverlaten, Minorities in science, Mathematiker

Description: Around the world, the need for highly trained scientists and technicians remains high, especially for positions that require employees to have a college degree and skills in math, science, and technology. The pipeline into these jobs begins in high school, but many "leaks" occur before young people reach the highly educated workforce needed to sustain leadership in science and technology. Students drop out of the educational pipeline in science and technology at alarming rates at each educational transition beginning in high school, but women and ethnic minority youth drop out at a faster rate.