With student debt at an all-time high, affordability of advanced degrees is on the minds of students and parents across the country (and around the world). The debt challenge is significant – the class of 2016 has an average loan debt of $37,172, up by six percent from the year before and currently on the rise […]
Navigating College Affordability
August 31st, 2017 by Rich Feller
Posted in: Affordable, College, STEM
“I am ____ , I like ____ , I am good at ____ .” Help students get excited about crafting an education that is right for them.
September 1st, 2016 by Kaitlyn Reed
Exploring career paths and learning about college has never been so fun! Education Planner is a great tool for middle and high school students to participate in engaging, interactive activities, while exploring how to learn about themselves, plan for a career, and even pay for school. Check out the career cluster activity to see what careers […]
Posted in: affordable education, College, Counselors, explore careers
Stop the Stigma of Women in STEM
August 22nd, 2016 by Ellen Donnelly
A female in engineering!? People assume a female student must be extremely gifted to be studying STEM, instead of an average student who has chosen a major based on interest. This can cause major anxiety among female students in STEM, and studies have shown it can hinder the ability of the student to learn. In […]
Posted in: College, Mental Health, STEM, Students, Women
Solutions to Increase Female STEM Professors
June 29th, 2016 by Rich Feller
The low number of female professors in STEM is not due to lack of female graduates. A study by the U.S. National Research Council found “more women than men are earning doctorates—yet women comprised 36 percent of assistant professors and only 27 percent of tenure candidates.” The problem is unwelcoming workplace conditions. For example female […]
Choose STEM, Make More Money
June 20th, 2016 by Rich Feller
This year, STEM majors are expected to make the most money after graduation. In a survey by National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) “more than half the employers surveyed said they planned to hire graduates with bachelor’s degrees in STEM fields, making them the most sought-after candidates entering the job market.” Starting salaries for […]
Tips for Retaining STEM Students
June 20th, 2016 by Rich Feller
Universities need to make major changes in order to keep students in STEM degrees. Students are dropping out of these fields at a consistent rate—alarming for institutions! One example: “Traditional classroom lectures, for instance, are uninspiring – particularly for brighter students who have to sit in a lecture hall of 400 students trying to stay […]
Posted in: College, Educators, Jobs, STEM Majors, University
Are Students Already Behind?
June 10th, 2016 by Rich Feller
Today, high school students are choosing not to take STEM courses if they are not required. Without necessary prerequisites for STEM majors, students are less likely to pursue STEM careers. Not only are students behind in STEM majors, but several other majors that require STEM classes. For example, math classes are required for Business students. […]
Diversity in STEM programs
April 28th, 2015 by Rich Feller
Google’s demographics report shows that diversity in STEM programs is lacking. In an article by Kathy Pierre posted on College.USAToday.com, “according to Google’s blog, 70% of its approximately 50,000 employees worldwide are men. Of its U.S. employees, 61% are white, 30% Asian, 3% Hispanic and 2% black.”
