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5 Rewarding Online STEM Programs for a Better Career in the IT Sector
The world is changing, and staying in the same place is impossible. While this is good news for some industries, it also means that others must adapt to survive. While many businesses are looking for ways to improve themselves technologically, they’re also facing a shortage of qualified professionals who can keep up with their needs. […]
5 Career-Planning Activities to Tackle Over Summer Break
Okay, before you freak out at the title, I know - summer’s supposed to be fun! It’s when you get to hang out with friends during the day, sharpen your Fortnite skills or just have a chance to relax after another crazy year. But… It’s getting closer to graduation. Another year under your belt means [...]
National Parks STEM Activities
Are you one of the millions of people taking a trip to a National Park this summer? If so, use these tips to learn how to incorporate STEM activities at the National Park, as well as STEM career exploration! “On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the "Organic Act" creating the National Park Service, [...]
Top Five Summer STEM Activities For Kids and Families
Looking for some fun summer STEM activities? Don't be bored at home this summer! Here are some of my favorite ideas to get active, engaged, and exploring in STEM all summer long: Museums and Libraries Your local libraries and museums are a great resource. Many offer summer programs for kids to keep them engaged [...]
5 Fun STEM Summer Activities for the Whole Family!
1. Go Geocaching One of the best way to get kids up and moving during the lazy days of summer vacation is through geocaching! Geocaching is the process of searching for geocaches – containers hidden by fellow Geocache explorers that are pre-approved by the Geocaching company. There are over three million caches across the globe, [...]
STEM Career Scholarship Contest 2022
win $500 to launch your future STEM career, today! Dates: June 1 to August 16, 2022 Award Amount: $500 Description: In the Career In STEM® Summer Scholarship Contest you will plan, create, and share a Personal Passion Project (PPP). A PPP can be anything – create a video game, organize an event, invent something using [...]
Summer STEM Career Exploration Made EASY!
I hope this post finds you well, and that you are gearing up for an exciting summer! Did you know that this upcoming summer is the perfect time for STEM career exploration?! It’s true! In the summer months students have more time to explore, discover, and get involved in career exploration initiatives over summer break. [...]
Top STEM Programs for Girls
"We need to encourage and support girls and women achieve their full potential as scientific researchers and innovators." — UN Secretary-General, António Guterres Women are vastly underrepresented in STEM careers around the world. According to a United Nations study conducted in 14 countries, only 18% percent of science degrees earned are by women, compared with [...]