[ocrp1982]

Correct.

And, numerous colleges and universities are seriously discussing lowering existing standards in STEM because not enough diversity exists in those courses across the nation.

[yoe]

"... are seriously discussing lowering existing standards in STEM because not enough diversity exists..." The Dumbing Down of America.

STEM is all education imho.....(4 disciplines: " science, technology, engineering and mathematics) ....not enough teachers educated to teach at that level?