Soft Skills And The Liberal Arts Remain Important To STEM Education

Schools are putting more emphasis on STEM education, but that doesn't mean they're leaving the liberal arts or interpersonal skills behind. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and educators at all levels are encouraging students to study these subjects. Much of this has to do with the economic growth of Silicon Valley and the higher salaries that jobs in the tech sector can provide. Exposing students to these more advanced subjects can start as early as elementary and middle school. Becky Griffith is an instructor at Northern Illinois University's digital convergence lab. She runs a video game coding camp for elementary and middle school girls.