Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Port Hueneme engineers provided a forum for college and high school students with an interest in pursuing STEM studies and careers. Students met with professionals from government and industry for an evening of workshops, demonstrations, networking, panel discussions, and keynote speakers.
White House Event Encourages Girls’ Participation in STEM
The White House Council on Women and Girls hosts a STEM event featuring women in the field in order to encourage interest in young women in these careers. Despite underrepresented populations in STEM careers, research has shown that 74% of teen girls are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Read article
We Need More STEM Students
30% of students entering college are seeking a bachelors degree, but only 8% of STEM graduates are working in STEM 10 years from graduation. What’s happening?
Students Advance STEM Career Site
There are always new things to post about, and people have been sending them to us at STEM Career, and we thank you for that. Today, I would like to thank 6 students in Mrs. Moreau’s Senior Career Class for their help with some great resources.
STEM: Good Jobs Now and For the Future (report)
I’ve always know that there are STEM jobs available from reading different statistics about STEM jobs and projected STEM jobs.
CHART: Median Earnings by Major and Subject Area
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that median earnings are as high as $120,000 for petroleum-engineering majors. Take a look at all the jobs here.
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Trends in Applying for Careers
156 Counselors and Career Experts offer hints to job search, employment and career management.
The Career Planning Guide
Anyone planning a career must first determine their particular interests and skills. The Guide to Career Education offers such help.