Study shows student interest in subjects proves most valuable for career
Pushing high school students into more advanced courses in STEM fields — subjects dealing with science, technology, engineering and mathematics – has been regarded as a way of encouraging more students to choose STEM careers. But a new study by IU School of Education Assistant Professor Adam Maltese suggests that gaining advanced skills in the subject areas may not actually have the greatest impact on whether a student chooses a STEM-related career.









