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The family and consumer sciences nutrition and food science career pathway is currently the most popular career pathway in Georgia and many Sates, yet there is very little research on the benefit of the integration of the nutrition and food science career pathway and STEM education concepts. This study seeks to gain expert thought and opinion on the integration of the nutrition and food science career pathway and STEM education concepts at the secondary level. A three round Delphi study was used to gather concepts and determine consensus. A Delphi study is appropriate for areas with little research or knowledge on the subject. Participants were sought from professional organizations and 20 accepted to be panel members. The expert panel was asked to respond to five open-ended questions to identify science, technology, engineering, and mathematic concepts to include in the nutrition and food science career pathway as well as providing strategies and recommendations. The panel identified 101 concepts. To achieve consensus, items must have met 62.5% of the respondents fall within the median of 3 or higher on a 4-point scale and the IQR is less than or equal to 1. Of the 101 items, 96 met consensus and 20 met the highest level which was identified my median of 4 and IQR of 0. The 96 items were used to answer the research questions established for this study. One of the major findings demonstrated the need for teachers of STEM subjects and FCS courses to collaborate and develop engaging lessons for students. Second, there was a theme for there to be more hands on experience for students, such as laboratory time and field investigations. Third finding was that STEM standards are already included in the curriculum and should continue to be used. Based on these findings, curriculum and standards can be developed and/or modified to strengthen STEM skills, abilities, and knowledge in the family and consumer science nutrition and food science pathway. Results highlight the need to stimulate interest in STEM related careers.

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