What’s the BIG deal?

Presents…..

What is STEM?

S.T.E.M.- Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Jobs in the above fields are considered STEM Growing need, growing fields Future depends on STEM

"... Leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today—especially in science, technology, engineering and math."— President Barack Obama, September 16, 2010

Career Projections- STEM

Stats from US Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov/stem

Why STEM? According to the US Department of Education (http://

www.ed.gov/stem): 16% of high school seniors in the U.S. are interested in a

career in STEM/proficient in math- ONLY 16%! President Barack Obama wants Americans to develop these

skills American students must “move from the middle to the top of

the pack in science and math” within a decade (http://www.ed.gov/stem) – Barack Obama

So few students and workers for a field so quickly growing…

Data from US Department of Labor: http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2007/jun/wk4/art04.htm

ScienceAccording to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, science is:

• Science can focus on a variety of areas• Each of these areas can lead to a difference career• Why is science important?

Careers in Science

PBS NovaLabs• According to PBS ,“NOVA Labs is a new digital platform

where "citizen scientists" can actively participate in the scientific process. From predicting solar storms and designing renewable energy systems to tracking cloud movements and learning cybersecurity strategies, NOVA Labs participants can take part in real-world investigations by visualizing, analyzing, and sharing the same data that scientists use.”

(http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/about/)

• Check it out at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/

How can I use NovaLabs?

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/video_popup/1/10/

NovaLabs: If you’re not sure where to go… (from pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs)

Meet the Experts: NovaLabs

Interdisciplinary

Solar Changes

Research

Physics

TechnologyAccording to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, technology is:

• Technology is a field that is constantly changing

• Like computers? Technology may be for you

• Why is technology important?

Careers in Technology

PBS NovaBeta Quizzes

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/making-stuff-quiz/quiz-24/question-1

Here’s a quiz to test your technology skills and learn about new developments.

More Reading

See http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/

How can I get involved?

Engineering According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, engineering is:

• Engineering is a field where you can apply mathematical, scientific, or creative skills to build things as you see fit

Careers in Engineering

PBS Nova Engineering

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/floating-buildings.html

Here’s an example of some of the things engineers are working on right now.

How can I get started?

ENGINEERING

Why should I consider this?

GIRLS: Check out engineeryourlife.org!

Mathematics

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, mathematics is:

• Mathematics is a field where you can apply your logical skills to solve problems.

Careers in Mathematics

PBS Nova Mathematics Who said this??

The answer is…

-ALBERT EINSTEIN

Why math?

What do these jobs have in common? Animator Special Effects Director Computer Scientist Video Game Designer Forensic Scientist Astronaut Statistician Architect Medical Doctor/Surgeon

The answer… They all require mathematics!

How can I get more information?

Check out adworks.org Click on the “JOB SEEKERS” tab Click on EMSI Career Coach

EMSI Career Coach

Let’s Check out EMSI Career Coach…Grab a computer!

http://www.adworks.org/index.php/job-seekers/our-services

Try searching jobs in STEM fields for more information on these fast growing career fields! Keywords: information technology, programming, computer science, coding, mathematics, engineering, etc.

Back to STEM- What’s the big deal?

What’s the market like?

And Finally….