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What’s the BIG deal?
Presents…..
What is STEM?
S.T.E.M.- Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Jobs in the above fields are considered STEM Growing need, growing fields Future depends on STEM
"... Leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today—especially in science, technology, engineering and math."— President Barack Obama, September 16, 2010
Career Projections- STEM
Stats from US Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov/stem
Why STEM? According to the US Department of Education (http://
www.ed.gov/stem): 16% of high school seniors in the U.S. are interested in a
career in STEM/proficient in math- ONLY 16%! President Barack Obama wants Americans to develop these
skills American students must “move from the middle to the top of
the pack in science and math” within a decade (http://www.ed.gov/stem) – Barack Obama
So few students and workers for a field so quickly growing…
Data from US Department of Labor: http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2007/jun/wk4/art04.htm
ScienceAccording to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, science is:
• Science can focus on a variety of areas• Each of these areas can lead to a difference career• Why is science important?
Careers in Science
PBS NovaLabs• According to PBS ,“NOVA Labs is a new digital platform
where "citizen scientists" can actively participate in the scientific process. From predicting solar storms and designing renewable energy systems to tracking cloud movements and learning cybersecurity strategies, NOVA Labs participants can take part in real-world investigations by visualizing, analyzing, and sharing the same data that scientists use.”
(http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/about/)
• Check it out at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/
How can I use NovaLabs?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/video_popup/1/10/
NovaLabs: If you’re not sure where to go… (from pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs)
Meet the Experts: NovaLabs
Interdisciplinary
Solar Changes
Research
Physics
TechnologyAccording to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, technology is:
• Technology is a field that is constantly changing
• Like computers? Technology may be for you
• Why is technology important?
Careers in Technology
PBS NovaBeta Quizzes
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/making-stuff-quiz/quiz-24/question-1
Here’s a quiz to test your technology skills and learn about new developments.
More Reading
See http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/
How can I get involved?
Engineering According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, engineering is:
• Engineering is a field where you can apply mathematical, scientific, or creative skills to build things as you see fit
Careers in Engineering
PBS Nova Engineering
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/floating-buildings.html
Here’s an example of some of the things engineers are working on right now.
How can I get started?
ENGINEERING
Why should I consider this?
GIRLS: Check out engineeryourlife.org!
Mathematics
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, mathematics is:
• Mathematics is a field where you can apply your logical skills to solve problems.
Careers in Mathematics
PBS Nova Mathematics Who said this??
The answer is…
-ALBERT EINSTEIN
Why math?
What do these jobs have in common? Animator Special Effects Director Computer Scientist Video Game Designer Forensic Scientist Astronaut Statistician Architect Medical Doctor/Surgeon
The answer… They all require mathematics!
How can I get more information?
Check out adworks.org Click on the “JOB SEEKERS” tab Click on EMSI Career Coach
EMSI Career Coach
Let’s Check out EMSI Career Coach…Grab a computer!
http://www.adworks.org/index.php/job-seekers/our-services
Try searching jobs in STEM fields for more information on these fast growing career fields! Keywords: information technology, programming, computer science, coding, mathematics, engineering, etc.
Back to STEM- What’s the big deal?
What’s the market like?
And Finally….