STEM education
One of the best ways to seamlessly incorporate STEM into your daily lessons is through books. For years books about technical subjects (like science, technology, engineering, and math) have gotten a bad rep, being perceived as boring, fact-heavy, and lifeless. But that is not the case with these books! Perfect for anyone ages seven and […]
Seeking out – and starting – your first job after university can be daunting. Sure, job descriptions will give you some details as to the qualifications you need: What field your degree should be in, how much experience you need, and the like. But those same postings also tend to skimp on the softer skills […]
Guest post by Simplr A career in STEM offers great opportunities in many different fields, but also an endless choice of paths that a student can take. Today we’d like to look at some specific and unique areas in STEM that are growing rapidly in addition to facing a severe shortage in skills and talent. […]
An internship is the perfect first step in achieving your dream career. You get plenty of work experience, you are mentored by a seasoned pro, and you can even earn college credits or some spending cash! Internships can help you advance your STEM career and gain valuable experience before you begin a job in your […]
Last month the Hartford Courant ran an inspiring article about the joint partnership between Career In STEM, Soroptomist International of Willimantic, and Windham High School. Run entirely by female volunteer professionals, the Dream It Be It program seeks to “improve the lives of women and girls” through weekly career exploration seminars with local teens in […]
Try it Before You Major In It! You probably try on shoes and clothes before you buy them, right? I like to make sure my stuff fits me well and looks good on me, so I do! While we ‘try things on’ such as our clothing, which we only wear for a few hours at […]