career guidance

Nov

Must-Have College Prep Resources for STEM Majors

Must-Have College Prep Resources for STEM Majors You have done your research as described in my last post, and have a general idea of STEM careers that you are interested in. Congrats! Identifying your field of interest is often the hardest part. Glad that is over :) Now you are ready to start preparing for college [...]

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Nov

Find the Perfect Major For Your Dream Career

Many teens graduate from high school and have no idea what careers are out there, so how are you supposed to choose a major? Doctor, lawyer, vet, nurse…forced to make a decision upon high school graduation, many of us end up defaulting to typical careers that may or may not be the best fit for individual […]

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Tags: choosing a major,

Aug

STEM vs. STEAM – what is the difference?

What is STEAM? STEM + art = STEAM STEAM is the combination of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Through the arts, complex STEM information is made relevant and understandable to everyday people. STEM and the Arts: How they are connected Innovation and creativity are required components of STEM, both of which are deeply […]

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Tags: STEAM,

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 [...]

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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 […]

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