In addition, students obtain a broad overview of designated strands in STEM and the major

clusters of careers through peers, media, and parental influences and thus develop their own
perceptions toward STEM careers. Consequently, this will influence selections of majors in
universities (Arcidiacono, Hotz, & Kang, 2012; Sadler, Sonnert, & Hazari, 2014). Negative
views and perceptions on STEM careers might lead to unsure feelings about the importance of
STEM majors, acquire minimal knowledge about the STEM workforce, and thus affect their
major selection of their studies (Patterson, Pope, & Feudo, 2019). Thus, a good understanding of
how STEM can contribute to the workforce at an early age, such as in school, is fundamental in
attracting more future students to choose STEM majors at universities.