Project

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Problem

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing 17% annually while others are growing at 9.8% annually. Shortage of STEM workers affects various industries. As the market for STEM positions grow, it is getting more difficult to find qualified workers. The Pew research center reported that most Americans believe educators are unequip to teach K-12 STEM education in the U.S. Some issues associated with this view on STEM include:



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Solution

The solution developed is a mobile, module gesture based learning system used for STEM recruitment and career readiness. Gesture recognition technology allows the audience to have a richer user experience that understands the human body language. Thereby, fueling the next wave of electronic innovation. This system aims to: