National S.T.E.A.M Day 

November 8th is full S.T.E.A.M ahead, dedicating this very important day to educate and encourage the children of the United States to develop and pursue interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. 

NOV8 was specifically chosen to symbolize the word "innovate" by the world's largest toy company, MGA Entertainment. Inspired by the Project Mc² brand, this franchise features four intelligent girls, a part of a secret spy organization called NOV8 (pronounced "innovate"). To further explore the creators of S.T.E.A.M and why it became a national calendar day, visit the original series Project Mc² on Netflix. This TV series is where S.T.E.A.M concepts are brought to life, providing fun and engaging age appropriate episodes starring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

We know…. S.T.E.A.M tend to challenge and easily frighten away kids due to the difficulty in the subject matter. Remember sitting through Math or Science class ready to pull your hair out? However, if these subjects are highly encouraged and taught with enthusiasm, any child, boy or girl, can understand and reap the rewards provided from understanding these topics.

The future off the U.S. relies on the education and interest of these constantly growing fields of subject matter and our Legler Orthodontics team believes each and every child should have the opportunity to cultivate and chase after their dreams in S.T.E.A.M.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the fastest growing and most promising occupations of the future include nearly all careers relating to S.T.E.A.M. The perfect example is Dr. Legler! Starting college off with a degree in Business, he decided to change his major when he fell in love with Biology. Now, not only does Dr. Legler run a successful business, he gets to wake up every day and do what he loves!

We rarely know what we want to be when we grow up and maybe some of us never truly know but, motivating children to pursue an interest in S.T.E.A.M related-careers can hopefully lead to happiness and success and the prosperity of our country. 

https://blog.dol.gov/2015/03/15/the-10-fastest-growing-jobs/

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/november-8-is-national-stemsteam-day-300173696.html

https://www.indianriverschools.org/

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