Find the Right School Call for Assistance!  Schools Strive to
Attract More Students to STEM Programs  By Catherine Groux
Posted September 07, 2011 05:45 AM  Many schools are trying to
attract more students to their STEM programs. In the future,
there will be a great need for individuals who have at least a
bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or
mathematics (STEM). For example, according to the U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics, the number of positions for engineers is
expected to grow by approximately 11% in the next seven years,
while jobs for mathematicians will increase by about 22% in this
time.  To prevent a possible worker shortage in the coming
years, many schools are striving to attract more students to
STEM-related programs. The University of Southern Mississippi
recently expressed its desire to do so by announcing that it
plans to launch an undergraduate polymer sciences engineering
program, the Hattiesburg American reports. With this new course
of study, school officials hope to att