STEM careers, or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, are among the highest-paying positions in any field. Most positions in these fields are currently held by men, but
High Paying Careers & Degrees for Women in STEM
Humanities vs. STEM, Redux
A new analysis from the American Academy of Arts & Sciences confirms a common fear: humanities majors and STEM majors dwell in separate academic silos. STEM majors, especially engineering students, take
Posted in: College, Humanities, Majors, STEM, University
Hired Now Helps Tech Companies Find Executives
Hired, a startup working to make recruiting more efficient, has expanded to include a category for VPs of engineering and chief technical officers (CTOs). Link>>
How Can Recruiters Grab Engineers’ Attention? With More Money (Duh)
Giving the competitive hiring landscape for engineers, coders get inundated with pitches everyday–pitches that come with lures of six-figure salaries, beer kegs, dogs, and other fun office perks. Believe it or not, it’s actually a harder sell that you might think. Link>>
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Why is STEM Still a Four-Letter Word for Women?
In the last few decades, women have made immense strides in both educational and occupational success, garnering higher degrees, wages and visibility in the workforce. Today, according
An Interactive Chart Showing Which Jobs STEM Majors Really End Up In
What do students who receive a Bachelors degree in a STEM major end up doing with it? The answer, as this chart shows, is all over the
The Fight for Tech Interns Now Starts in High School
Facebook Inc. rolled out the red carpet for Michael Sayman when the social network hired him for a job that started last month, including flying him out to meet Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg. Link>>
Posted in: High School, Internships, STEM, Tech
The Most Coveted Employers For Engineering Students
With STEM jobs–those requiring degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math-related fields–currently accounting for more than 10% of positions in the U.S.–engineers are in strong
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