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STEM Careers. Rabeea Ahmad. What is STEM?. Science Technology Engineering Math. STEM Careers. Search for new information Work to efficiently solve problems Require you to innovate , create, and discover Require you to ask why and how. STEM Careers Are: . Cutting edge
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STEMCareers Rabeea Ahmad
Science • Technology • Engineering • Math
STEM Careers • Search for new information • Work to efficiently solve problems • Require you to innovate, create, and discover • Require you to ask why and how
STEM Careers Are: • Cutting edge • Profitable • Beneficial • In demand
People Who Like STEM Are Often Interested in: • Hands-on Tasks • Practical solutions • Problem-solving • Exploring
Creating wealth and jobs • Information is power. • World is becoming more technologically advanced.
Cell phones, MP3 players • Video games • Animated movies • Cars • Digital photography • Plastic
What’s in It for You? • Earn good pay • Earn respect • Learn new things everyday • Create new technologies • Be valuable to society
Some Science Careers • Food scientist • Medical scientist • Environmental scientist • Astronomer
Some Technology Careers • Computer Scientist • Software Developer • Web Developer • IT Manager
Some Engineering Fields • Aerospace • Agricultural • Biomedical • Electrical • Materials • Industrial
Some Math Careers • Mathematician • Statistician • Actuaries
Statistics • STEM occupations are projected to grow by 17.0 percent from 2008 to 2018, compared to 9.8 percent growth for non-STEM occupations. • STEM workers command higher wages, earning 26 percent more than their non-STEM counterparts. (US Department of Commerce)
Interviews • Some interviews with real women in Atlanta in real STEM careers
PowerPoint Presentation was adapted from www.stemcareer.com from presentation “STEM and You” by Rich Feller, Andrea K. Greenwall Shreve, Colorado State University (2010)