Today’s high school students face an uncertain road ahead. AI is changing what skills are valued in the job market, and the Trump administration’s funding cuts have stalled scientific research across disciplines. Most professions seem unlikely to look the same in 10 years, let alone 50. Even students interested in STEM subjects are asking: What can my career look like, and how do I get there?
WIRED talked to five high school seniors from across the country about their interest in STEM—and how they’re making sense of the future.
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This Generation Needs to Be at the Forefront of AI Development
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