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Jul

Top 10 Chemical Engineering Inventions of the Modern Era

Chemical engineers are a creative bunch. They create and use chemicals in so many new and innovative ways, making the world a cleaner, healthier, more vibrant place. So what are some of the most amazing discoveries of chemical engineering? Right now, the MIT Chemical Engineering Department is working on a host of mind-blowing projects, from [...]

Posted in: career guidance, Careers and CTE, engineering, Technology,

Tags: chemical engineering, what do chemical engineers do,

Jul

Qualities of Engineers

What are the qualities of an engineer? If you want to be an engineer, act like one! When I was a new teacher first starting out, I had dreams of becoming a professor one day (which I am now!). In talking with my mentor teacher one day, she told me. “If you want to be […]

Posted in: career guidance, Careers and CTE, engineering,

Tags: career advice, career guidance, engineering career, engineering jobs,

Jul

FREE Student Resources for STEM Career Exploration

STEM careers are good careers - there will be 3.5 million new jobs in the next 5 years, STEM professionals earn double what non-STEM workers make, and companies are hiring like crazy! To take advantage of the tremendous opportunity in STEM fields, it is important to start exploring as soon as possible. Awareness is key, [...]

Posted in: Careers and CTE, freebies, STEM education,

Tags: career exploration, career guidance, STEM jobs,

Jun

4 Types of Engineers You Have Never Heard Of

The world of engineering is wonderfully broad, diverse, and exciting. Do you know what a geomatics engineer does? How about a nanotechnology engineer? While there are traditional fields of engineering (like civil and mechanical engineering), there are many lesser known types of engineers. Here are four types of engineering careers that you may not have […]

Posted in: Careers and CTE, STEM education,

Tags: engineering, engineering jobs,

Jun

STEM grants: 5 easy steps for success!

While perpetually busy, summer is a time when educators and busy nonprofit directors can find time to step back for a moment and reflect upon the year thus far. We are half way through 2017 – how is the year going? Are your STEM programs and curriculum well defined? Do you have a clear focus […]

Posted in: grants and opportunities, STEM,

Tags: grant writing, grants process, how to find grants,

Jun

Preschool STEM activities

Summer is the perfect time to relax, have fun, and explore the STEM that surrounds you! From toasting marshmellows to building sandcastles on the beach, summer is full of exciting things to learn and explore. Leverage the natural curiosity of your preschooler, and explore all the wondrous things this world has to offer – together! Join Ashley […]

Posted in: preschool STEM, STEM education, summer STEM,

Tags: pre-K STEM activities, preschool activities,

May

NGSS friendly tech tools for communicating information

Recommendations for NGSS –friendly technology tools that enable students to communicate information in innovative, creative, and visually appealing ways. Written by CareerInSTEM Founder & CEO Ashley Pereira, posted as a Featured Article for eSchool News! Read the full article here: 5 teacher-loved technology tools to meet STEM NGSS standards Do you have a favorite technology […]

Posted in: educational technology, NGSS, STEM education,

Tags: ed tech, science and engineering practices,

Apr

Best Podcasts for Educators

Teachers love to learn new things, and are always working to grow as professionals and as individuals. One of my favorite ways to stay informed, learn new things, and challenge my perspectives is through podcasts. There are thousands of podcasts covering pretty much any topic you can think of, and thus the educational implications for [...]

Posted in: educational technology, teaching and learning,

Tags: podcasts,

Apr

One Stop Shops for Science Teachers

Resources abound when it comes to science teaching, but time does not! Todays' teachers are massively overloaded, and every second counts. While an abundance of resources is seemingly a good thing, browsing through countless websites in search of ideas for your classroom takes an enormous amount of time. Below are two one-stop-shops for science teachers. These [...]

Posted in: STEM education, teaching and learning,

Tags: teacher resources, websites for teachers,