Not all educators or parents comprehend the mind-boggling statistics about the digital future nor are they acting fast enough to enable the required changes. Worrying about a shortage of tech and science workers to fuel tomorrow’s economy causes anxiety, as does the coming paradigm shift, which is likely to leave otherwise capable individuals underemployed or unemployed. Lack of STEM education can be the Achilles heel for the next generation, whether they live in New York City, Arkansas, or a distant location far from the U.S., such as my country, Romania.
