What is significant about the BHEF U.S. STEM Education Model?
The BHEF U.S. STEM Education Model is the first simulation model to examine the U.S. education system using system dynamics principles and tools. Specifically, the Model allows users to test various scenarios to determine whether they have the potential to increase the number of students choosing to major and graduate in STEM disciplines. Both the Model and the overall approach aims to foster the development of a knowledge base that allows the diverse community of stakeholders, including policymakers, funders and educators to examine a range of issues and potential solutions that focus on increasing interest and proficiency among students in STEM majors and careers, as well as to meet the dynamic needs of the STEM workforce.
