Even though the U.S. in bursting with brilliant minds, STEM education and interest has been on the decline for decades. Top corporations such as Google [More…] and governmental agencies like NASA realize the demand for well-trained people in STEM careers. It is not only detrimental for our need to design renewable energy systems and cure diseases, but also to maintain a strong economy. Read Article->
15 Most Valuable College Majors STEM Related
May 22nd, 2012 by Brad Graham
With rising tuition costs and an ever-changing job market, choosing the right major in college is more important than ever. A recent analysis by Payscale compared job [More…] compensations with 120 college majors and job growth projections through 2020 from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine the 15 most valuable majors in the current marketplace. STEM related fields dominate most of the top 15. Article
Posted in: College, Engineering, Math, STEM
NBA Star Advocates STEM for African-American Youth
May 17th, 2012 by Brad Graham
Retired NBA legend Kareem Adbul-Jabbar, author of What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors, tells stories about unrecognized minority leaders of the past. [More…] Abdul-Jabbar’s goal in writing this book is to encourage youth into STEM fields and to offer them a realistic blueprint for success. Article >
Posted in: African-Americans, Career, Future, STEM
The Science of Recruiting Women in STEM
May 17th, 2012 by Rich Feller
Using National Science Foundation data, Donna Milgram of the Institute of Women in Trades, Technology and Science has figured out that in order for women to pursue careers in STEM, “they need personal encouragement from instructors or counselors.” [More…] Through the CalWomen Tech Project, Milgram heads an initiative to educate community colleges around the U.S. with workshops, webinars, and online learning communities to improve recruitment and retention of women in STEM education programs. Go to Article…
Posted in: Community Colleges, Diversity, STEM, Women
Society of Women Engineers Encourages STEM Involvement
May 15th, 2012 by Brad Graham
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has been active for six decades promoting the involvement of women in STEM related careers. Their website offers a myriad of resources for women including educational resources, scholarship information, and membership benefits, among others. SWE seeks to change the professional climate to enable women in engineering and technology to excel.
Posted in: Career, Engineering, STEM, Women
MIT Conference Announces Rise in U.S. Manufacturing
May 11th, 2012 by Rich Feller
According to the The Future of Manufacturing in the U.S. conference held at MIT (May 8th & 9th), speakers announced surprising data concluding that 50,000 manufacturing jobs have been relocated back to the U.S. this January alone. Due to rising costs in shipping and foreign wages, U.S. manufacturers are finding it increasingly cost effective to bring jobs home.
Posted in: Jobs, Manufacturing, MIT, Reports, STEM
SEEDing a New Kind of STEM
May 10th, 2012 by Brad Graham
This article debates the direction the U.S. educational system might go in order to ensure a global competitive edge by increasing the technology-based economy through STEM careers. With the increasing presence of arts and design, adding an ‘A’ to STEM, creating STEAM has been suggested. Another acronym, SEED, which stands for Social, Economic, and Environmental Design, has hypothesized that these areas need to be addressed before STEM can be established. STEM and SEED go hand-and-hand; however, this debate breeds discussion and much needed attention to an important issue. Article >>
Report Emphasizes Demand for STEM Degree Holders
May 9th, 2012 by Brad Graham
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics indicates that jobs in STEM fields will grow by 17% by 2020 compared to non-STEM jobs at 14%. Despite an increase in the amount of college degrees, particularly in women, this research shows a decline in STEM degrees from 1985-2009 from 24% to 18%.
