I'm generally happy to see STEM funding in education[1] really, I am happy to see any funding in education. But, the "STEM shortfall" (if there is any) isn't be

I'm generally happy to see STEM funding in education[1] really, I am happy to see any funding in education. But, the "STEM shortfall" (if there is any) isn't because of a lack of funding for specific education program, but because of a lack of demand in those fields. If companies are having trouble finding proper candidates for jobs (they tell me that they are), they either need to look at their selection process (which IMO is pretty terrible) or offer more money; probably a little bit of both. It requires a little more discipline and sacrifice to earn a STEM degree vs many of the other degree tracks, many of these students change plans to a simpler track that gets them more money for their effort. [1] Disclosure: I am a STEM educator, and I am a little bit worried that this effort might even flood the market for STEM grads lowering wages.