# Prof. Ari Ginsberg discusses the growing popularity of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses for young children

1 Faculty News October 14, 2014 ![Crain's New York logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/con_031171.jpg?itok=74z5O7mn)>

Excerpt from [Crain's](http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20141014/SMALLBIZ/310129990/classes-offer-new-take-on-tech) -- "'Research suggests STEM education develops critical-thinking skills and science literacy, which drives innovation and economic expansion,' said [Ari Ginsberg](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/ari-ginsberg), a professor of entrepreneurship at New York University. 'The business world has signaled its need to hire people with substantial STEM expertise, and parents want to make sure those opportunities are available to their children.'"

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