Self-reporting of knowledge of STEM jobs declines between year seven and year nine for all STEM subject jobs but science. The research was undertaken by the Centre for Education and Industry at the University of Warwick.
Knowledge of STEM Jobs Between Grade 7-9 Falls
July 6th, 2012 by Rich Feller
Posted in: High School, Middle-School, STEM
Letter to a Young Scientist: E.O. Wilson Offers Career Guidance on Ted.com
July 5th, 2012 by Rich Feller
Check out this video on Ted.com from scientific giant E.O. Wilson. Listen in about the scientific revolution and traditional fields of study.
Posted in: STEM
Strategies To Help Women Thrive In STEM Careers
July 3rd, 2012 by Brad Graham
Here is a great interview with Karen Purcell, author of her new book, Unlocking Your Brilliance: Smart Strategies for Women to Thrive in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. This Q & A with Purcell highlights an insightful perspective on how women can successfully navigate the male dominated world of STEM.
High School Grads Landing High-Tech Security Positions
July 2nd, 2012 by Brad Graham
It has been stated before that a college degree is not always a guarantee that one will land a job. College degrees are a valuable resource indeed, but recent economic times have created an opening for new talent, regardless of the education achieved. This article is just one example of how high school students are finding their way into the IT fields based on specified knowledge. Is this the beginning of the end for individuals going the traditional route?
Posted in: High School, IT, STEM
STEM Mobile App “STREAM” Created By Peoplebrite™ and STEMconnector™ Released!
June 27th, 2012 by Brad Graham
Interested in participating in cool events where you can design robots, create towers and games, light things on fire, invent ways to use technology to make our world a better place, and explain how you can have a career and make money while doing these activities? Stream is a fast and easy app, designed by students, parents and educators for students, parents and educators that allows you to quickly find Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) events near you.
Posted in: Applications, Careers, STEM
The National HE STEM Programme Promotes STEM Through Science Rap Video!
June 26th, 2012 by Rich Feller
Here is a science rap video commissioned by The National HE STEM Programme to help raise awareness of careers options surrounding Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M) subjects.
Posted in: STEM
STEM Degrees Financially Rewarding for Minority Students
June 25th, 2012 by Brad Graham
In the June 2012 issue of Research in Higher Education, a recent USC study was published indicating that minority college students who majored in STEM fields made 25% more than their peers who majored in education or humanities. Even more amazing, those minority students who took jobs in STEM fields made 50% more than their peers who majored in education or humanities. The 9 year study followed more than 1,000 Asian and Pacific Islander, Latino and black students.
Posted in: Minorities, STEM
Automation Federation Reaches Counselors Through NCDA
June 25th, 2012 by Rich Feller
Counselors, Parents and Students get a step up in STEM occupational information through the Automation Federations’ website www.automationfederation.org . Automation Federation, “the voice of automation” created awareness for the 1100 career counselors and specialists at the National Career Development Global Conference www.NCDA.org in Atlanta. Noting the importance of the skills and competencies needed in automation is key to the STEM movement.
