The male dominated STEM culture has to start taking women seriously. Universities have implemented mentorship programs and tried to help females in STEM throughout their time in college. However, after they graduate females are quitting, specifically the field of engineering, at a consistent rate. Susan Silbey said it perfectly that “gender stereotyping in the workplace, […]
STEM Careers Are All Around
July 14th, 2016 by Ellen Donnelly
Stem careers are related to everything. They can be impacting and impacted across the political, social, scientific, and economic industries. In this case Brexit might be the reason for less cancer research in the UK. Scientists are concerned about their jobs due to loss of funding and it has sent a shock in the cancer […]
Choose STEM, Make More Money
June 20th, 2016 by Rich Feller
This year, STEM majors are expected to make the most money after graduation. In a survey by National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) “more than half the employers surveyed said they planned to hire graduates with bachelor’s degrees in STEM fields, making them the most sought-after candidates entering the job market.” Starting salaries for […]
Tips for Retaining STEM Students
June 20th, 2016 by Rich Feller
Universities need to make major changes in order to keep students in STEM degrees. Students are dropping out of these fields at a consistent rate—alarming for institutions! One example: “Traditional classroom lectures, for instance, are uninspiring – particularly for brighter students who have to sit in a lecture hall of 400 students trying to stay […]
Posted in: College, Educators, Jobs, STEM Majors, University
Digital Technology: Changing Business
May 5th, 2016 by Rich Feller
“Clearly, digital technology is rapidly transforming the way we live, work and conduct business.” – Bain Digital Though we don’t have flying cars just yet, we are getting closer and closer to the technological advances and futuristic world that we say in Back to the Future. The future of technology, as we have experienced across […]
Posted in: Digital, Future, Innovation, Jobs, STEM Careers, Technology
Lay of the Land: 2016 Best STEM Jobs
March 14th, 2016 by Rich Feller
Increased demand and low unemployment rates are two components that make these STEM jobs attractive.
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The Women Who STEM-ed Their Way to Power
September 22nd, 2014 by Brad Graham
One of my favorite days of the year at Fortune is MPW day, the day the list of Fortune‘s Most Powerful Women in business comes out. It’s a great celebration of women in power, of women
High Paying Careers & Degrees for Women in STEM
August 25th, 2014 by Brad Graham
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
