Report Pandemic Has Created a Generation of Schoolchildren More Interested in STEM Careers Than Ever, Poll Says

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The pandemic has created a generation of schoolchildren interested in a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—a new poll has revealed.

A survey of 1,000 kids aged 11-17 revealed 83% have been learning about the pandemic by watching the news—with 71% asking their parents about the virus because they’re interested.

Two-thirds have also been inspired by the hard work of the nurses and doctors working during the pandemic.

And 48 percent of secondary-age schoolchildren would be interested in a career in STEM after seeing how people working in these industries have helped people.

With children glued to the news, experts are becoming more mainstream, with youngsters more likely to recognize Chief Medical Adviser to the UK Professor Chris Whitty’s name (55%) than celebrities and sports stars including Harry Kane (50%), Selena Gomez (48%), and Zoella (35%).

One in five schoolchildren surveyed by Medicspot said the pandemic had made them interested in a career as a doctor in ICU, while 18% would now consider a career working on vaccines.

The survey also found 16% would like to be an ICU nurse, 16% would be interested in a career in pharmacy, and 14% would like to be a virologist.

 
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Schoolchildren 2 yeas ago: "Why do I need to learn this shit? That's for nerds!"

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