STEM

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. […]

I’m sure you’ve been told how important having a good resume is when you get into the ‘real world’. While it sounds like a tough thing to do, it’s actually a lot simpler than you think. Acquiring internship experience is one of the best things you can do to build your resume. Internships are the […]

I am a woman in STEM. And I believe that right now I am looking out at a room full of future women in STEM. ~ opening remarks from Ashley Pereira, Career In STEM Founder & CEO Although women fill close to half of all jobs in the U.S. economy, they hold less than 25 […]

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 […]

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 […]