Concerns have been raised over the number of students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) subjects, despite a rise in candidates sitting higher-level maths in the Leaving Certificate.
Engineers Ireland said industry demand still outstrips supply for people with science degrees. It said for the first time in a number of years, overall the numbers opting for Stem subjects such as applied maths, physics, chemistry and construction studies, had not increased.
Adequate knowledge
Engineers Ireland registrar Damien Owens said: “Now, more than ever, we need to encourage students at primary and post-primary levels to equip themselves with an adequate knowledge of Stem, to study engineering at third-level and go on to work in the profession.”
Some 57,000 students received their Leaving Certificate results yesterday with more than 3,700 failing Maths.
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