STEM students face various challenges. One of these challenges is the shortage of qualified STEM graduates in the United States, which ultimately leads to a scarcity of STEM professionals in the workforce. Another factor that affects these students is their exposure to science during their secondary school years, especially for those who are high-achievers. Research suggests that taking more science courses during secondary school increases the likelihood of pursuing a STEM degree and successfully graduating in these fields, with boys being more influenced than girls. In a recent study conducted by Maria et al. (2022), it was found that Grade 11 STEM students face various challenges. One of these challenges is the shortage of qualified STEM graduates in the United States, which ultimately leads to a scarcity of STEM professionals in the workforce. Another factor that affects these students is their exposure to science during their secondary school years, especially for those who are high-achievers. Research suggests that taking more science courses during secondary school increases the likelihood of pursuing a STEM degree and successfully graduating in these fields, with boys being more influenced than girls. In a recent study conducted by Maria et al. (2022), it was found that Grade 11 STEM students face various challenges. One of these challenges is the shortage of qualified STEM graduates in the United States, which ultimately leads to a scarcity of STEM professionals in the workforce. Another factor that affects these students is their exposure to science during their secondary school years, especially for those who are high-achievers. Research suggests that taking more science courses during secondary school increases the likelihood of pursuing a STEM degree and successfully graduating in these fields, with boys being more influenced than girls. In a recent study conducted by Maria et al. (2022), it was found that Grade 11 STEM students face various challenges. One of these challenges is the shortage of qualified STEM graduates in the United States, which ultimately leads to a scarcity of STEM professionals in the workforce. Another factor that affects these students is their exposure to science during their secondary school years, especially for those who are high-achievers. Research suggests that taking more science courses during secondary school increases the likelihood of pursuing a STEM degree and successfully graduating in these fields, with boys being more influenced than girls. In a recent study conducted by Maria et al. (2022), it was found that Grade 11 STEM students face various challenges. One of these challenges is the shortage of qualified STEM graduates in the United States, which ultimately leads to a scarcity of STEM professionals in the workforce. Another factor that affects these students is their exposure to science during their secondary school years, especially for those who are high-achievers. Research suggests that taking more science courses during secondary school increases the likelihood of pursuing a STEM degree and successfully graduating in these fields, with boys being more influenced than girls. v
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