As the world moves towards a more virtually connected and global society, it is imperative that education moves with it. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many companies to transition their STEM field employees to remote work, and it will open up more remote opportunities for STEM workers even after the pandemic has ended. The desire to live in a more globally and virtually connected world is bound to allow for more interactions between people who speak different languages. The importance of language-learning has never been more desired in the workplace than now. Schools must adapt to an increasingly global society and the requirements of these new jobs, meaning critical decisions on STEM education must move to allow for language courses to fit into their students’ schedules. Additionally, fewer commutes and more personal time will allow for more STEM students and workers to enjoy their passions for other fine arts and creative endeavors outside of the STEM field.
The necessity of my findings and outside research will prove increasingly relevant in today’s world. Both the quantitative and qualitative results have proven the importance of incorporating language and fine arts with STEM-related requirements. I hope to share this information with other students, professionals, and academics in the hopes of educating others on the importance of diversifying their interests outside of the STEM realm. This will hopefully improve others’ mental health, physical health, and interactions with others. Personally, I have the same takeaways and hope to utilize them myself in a personal and professional context.