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STEM Careers

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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STEM Careers

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  1. STEMCareers Rabeea Ahmad

  2. What is STEM?

  3. Science • Technology • Engineering • Math

  4. 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

  5. STEM Careers Are: • Cutting edge • Profitable • Beneficial • In demand

  6. People Who Like STEM Are Often Interested in: • Hands-on Tasks • Practical solutions • Problem-solving • Exploring

  7. Why is STEM Important?

  8. Creating wealth and jobs • Information is power. • World is becoming more technologically advanced.

  9. How Do You BenefitFrom STEM Today?

  10. Cell phones, MP3 players • Video games • Animated movies • Cars • Digital photography • Plastic

  11. What’s in It for You? • Earn good pay • Earn respect • Learn new things everyday • Create new technologies • Be valuable to society

  12. Some Science Careers • Food scientist • Medical scientist • Environmental scientist • Astronomer

  13. Some Technology Careers • Computer Scientist • Software Developer • Web Developer • IT Manager

  14. Some Engineering Fields • Aerospace • Agricultural • Biomedical • Electrical • Materials • Industrial

  15. Some Math Careers • Mathematician • Statistician • Actuaries

  16. 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)

  17. (US Department of Education)

  18. Interviews • Some interviews with real women in Atlanta in real STEM careers

  19. Are YOU interested in aSTEM career?

  20. PowerPoint Presentation was adapted from www.stemcareer.com from presentation “STEM and You” by Rich Feller, Andrea K. Greenwall Shreve, Colorado State University (2010)

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