Employability and sustainability in STEM : educating the leaders of the future

STEM gives rise to some of the most vibrant and fast-paced industries in the world; but these industries can often exact a heavy price, impacting people and the planet in the procurement of profits. STEM graduates must become practitioners committed to working in teams with other professionals and stakeholders if they are to address such contemporary challenges and create a more sustainable world. We present an educational framework that provides a holistic perspective on the intersections of industries involved in creating products and services, and the contexts from which these draw; this identifies key partners and stakeholder groups.