Instilling a love of math, science and engineering in children is an important step toward preparing them for a good job later in life. My hope as a science fiction author is to contribute to this type of interest and support STEM.
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Projections released by the U.S. Department of Education paint a bright future for jobs in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. As populations grow, natural resources diminish, disease prevention and treatment become more complex and evolutionary and universal mysteries continue to be explored, STEM will remain critical to expanding human knowledge and solving challenges of today and for the future.
Source: New ideas to help universities attract and empower STEM students
Marcha's Two-Cents Worth 
From what I’ve seen, those who earn science-based degrees generally average a higher salary that those who earn a BA.
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It certainly helps. If I’d gotten an English degree instead of physics I doubt I could have retired when I did.
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LOL, I have a BA in English, and have spend years wondering if it was the right choice.
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Works great if you’re not the major breadwinner.
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Nope, hubby is a science major 😉
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And my ex was an art major. Case in point. LOL.
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Just another example of how (and possibly why?) opposites attract 😉
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