STEM occupations–described as those requiring a degree in science, technology, engineering, and math related subjects–currently account for more than 10% of jobs in the United States, and
Focus on Science, Tech Pays Off in Soaring Graduation Rate
June 17th, 2014 by Brad Graham
A supercharged tech curriculum has helped transform Toppenish High School, among the state’s poorest schools, from a dropout factory into a case study for success. Link>>
Posted in: Graduation Rates, High School, Science, STEM
STEM Graduate Programs Place Too Much Emphasis on GRE Scores, Physicists Say
June 16th, 2014 by Brad Graham
The low numbers of female and minority students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields has been fodder for much debate. A new analysis argues
US, UK Manufacturers Face Digital Skills Shortage
June 14th, 2014 by Rich Feller
The U.S. and the U.K. have become increasingly competitive on the world manufacturing stage in the last decade as companies ramp up production as the world recovers from the global financial crisis. Article>>
Posted in: Manufacturing, STEM
School Profile: Engineering Schools with Women Deans
June 12th, 2014 by Rich Feller
Please check out this informative and well written article that explains why engineers are integral to the American economy and infrastructure, how the job market has
Posted in: Diversity, Engineering, STEM, Women
One Month Under the Sea with a Cousteau
June 11th, 2014 by Brad Graham
Cousteau, grandson of underwater explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, is spending the rest of June in Aquarius, the world’s only underwater marine lab, 63 feet beneath the ocean’s surface near Key Largo, Florida. Link>>
The Importance of Specialization in the Tech Job Market
June 10th, 2014 by Brad Graham
Due to the influx of technology and a highly competitive workforce, the nature of the tech job market is fundamentally changing, migrating away from full-time generalists into part-time specialists. Link>>
Posted in: Jobs, Specialization, STEM, Tech
STEMs to Flowers: A Grassroots Approach to a Career Mentor Program for Female (STEM) Students
June 2nd, 2014 by Rich Feller
(Article by Zoe Sullivan) As a fellow career services professional, I would be preaching to the choir if I stated the importance of a professional mentoring program for students in higher education. More>>
