STEM education
15
Mar
How to Make a Metaverse
How to Make a Metaverse Like you, I am a strong believer in practicing what I preach. As I was preparing for an upcoming talk for the VR AR Association Education forum regarding AR and VR in STEM education, I realized the need to depart from googleslides and Zoom! Seeing as how my work is [...]
09
Mar
Celebrating Immersive Technologies Month
From funny filters to the metaverse, immersive technologies are becoming more and popular and related STEM careers are in high demand. The future is fast approaching, with immersive technologies leading the way. To make sure today's students are prepared for a fast-paced future, this month Career In STEM is celebrating Immersive Technologies Month. Each month [...]
01
Mar
The Role of Research in a Master’s in ECE Program
Electrical and computer engineering are rapidly evolving fields with an ever-expanding scope of applications. As such, it is essential for students pursuing a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) to stay up-to-date with the latest technological advancements, emerging trends, and novel approaches to solving complex problems. One of the most effective ways to [...]
27
Feb
Debunking the Top 5 STEM Career Myths
Have you heard any of the latest myths about college degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)? Misinformation abounds about the hottest academic and career fields. Fortunately, it's relatively easy to debunk the most common ones with raw facts. But it's essential to set the record straight as millions of young adults and mid-career [...]
24
Feb
What is AR?
What Is AR? AR, an abbreviation for augmented reality, is a technology which adds imaginary elements into the real world for you to interact with. Augmented reality is sweeping across all industries including education, manufacturing, retail, sports, medical fields - it’s the future. To give you a sense of how AR can transform your surroundings [...]
13
Feb
Best STEM Competitions
The beauty of learning STEM is that education continues even beyond the classroom. It is in this area especially, where students can engage with topics hands-on and learn about real-life applications for their work. Combine that with team collaboration, competitiveness, confidence, risk-taking, and exciting prizes and you’re entering the wonderfully exciting world of STEM competitions! [...]
30
Jan
Dual Enrollment for Future STEM Majors
If there’s one thing we STEM learners have in common, it’s that we enjoy endless opportunities; there’s always something new to learn and delve into. With STEM, it’s never too early to begin learning and practicing. The earlier you start, the more ground you cover, and the more you can build your resume! This concept [...]
17
Jan
5 Offbeat STEM Careers for the Curious and Adventurous Ones
STEM students often find themselves pigeonholed into traditional career paths such as software development, data analysis, or research and development. The world of STEM is vast and varied, with many offbeat career options that may not immediately come to mind. From music machine learning engineers to storm trackers, these careers may not be as well-known, [...]
12
Dec
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6 Things You Can Do with a Computer Science Degree
It’s become sort of a mantra in this day and age: if you don’t know what to major in, go into computer science. Don’t get me wrong – it’s great advice! Our world relies so much on technology that we need techies to keep things running. But in a few years when you’re a fresh-faced […]