Erin Ford graduated from the University of Texas two years ago with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering. Recruiters came to campus to woo her. She got a paid summer internship, which
Are We Misinterpreting the STEM Crisis?
September 9th, 2013 by Brad Graham
It’s common knowledge that the United States is facing a STEM crisis — so common, in fact, that we tend not to question it. According to a February 2012 by President Obama’s Council of Advisors on Science and
Posted in: college majors, Education, Jobs, STEM
To Boost STEM Education, Companies Need to Change How They Hire
September 6th, 2013 by Brad Graham
Science, technology, engineering, and math may be the keys to maintaining an innovation economy in the United States. But traditional STEM education alone may not be enough to keep the country competitive, some experts say. Instead, companies themselves need to find new ways to challenge the status quo.
When Grades Suffer, College Students Ditch Science, Math — Along With Good Jobs
August 29th, 2013 by Brad Graham
Want to make sure you get a good job with decent pay after you graduate? You might want to seriously consider majoring in math or science.
Posted in: College, Jobs, Majors, STEM, University
INFOGRAPHIC: 3D Printing & Design Top Jobs
August 26th, 2013 by Brad Graham
In Q2 of 2013, Freelance.com reported that the faster growing online job markets revolved around the 3D printing and design industries. Infographic>>
Silicon Valley Fights for Immigrant Talent
July 30th, 2013 by Brad Graham
The Silicon Valley startup Morpheus Medical hopes to save lives by commercializing software for diagnosing heart failure from MRI scans. But because of trouble securing a
Posted in: Immigration, Jobs, STEM
If you graduated with a science, tech, engineering or math degree — also known as “STEM” — and want to increase your chances of landing a gig, there are some areas of the U.S. that may serve you better than others. Link>>
Colleges Work to Retain Women in STEM Majors
July 2nd, 2013 by Brad Graham
STEM fields suffer from an image problem. Often seen as a boys club or a path for geeks, colleges struggle to attract and retain women in science, technology, engineering and math majors. Link>>
