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STEMcess

STEMcess. S T E M. What is STEM? Science Technology Engineering Mathematics. STEM. "... Leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today—especially in science, technology, engineering and math." — President Barack Obama, September 16, 2010. http:// www.ed.gov /stem.

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STEMcess

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  1. STEMcess

  2. STEM • What is STEM? • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics

  3. STEM "... Leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today—especially in science, technology, engineering and math." — President Barack Obama, September 16, 2010 http://www.ed.gov/stem

  4. How STEM affects your life today • Have a chance to impact millions of lives • Science: Research into cure for a disease • Technology: Programs to aid doctors with diagnosis • Engineering: Materials to deliver drugs and processes for manufacture of drugs • Mathematics: Dosage calculations, analysis of patient recovery, prediction of recovery

  5. Do you ...? • Have an analytical nature • Like to figure things out • Have curiosity • Have Creativity • Are a problem solver • Attentiveness to Detail • Enjoy a little Challenge • Like to work with people or alone

  6. Future of STEM • With the rate of changing technology increasing at a more rapid pace, there is a large demand for those who are equipped with STEM related skills to solve the problems of tomorrow. • In a technology based world, those in STEM careers drive change.

  7. Science: Careers • Careers in Science include • Research Scientist • Astronomer • Environmental Scientist • Electrician • Physicists- Armed Forces • Science Teacher

  8. Science: Skills • Scientific Knowledge • Ability to gather and interpret information • Research Skill Development • Ability to design and carry out experiments • Develop conclusions • Communication • Present findings, interact with a group • Leadership Skills • Develop goals • Project Management http://www.fhcrc.org/en/education-training/oscd/core-competencies.html

  9. Technology: Careers • Software Developer • Website Developer • Information Security • Computer Systems Analyst • Graphic Design (Videogames too!)

  10. Technology: Skills • Logical • Strong in Math • Remain calm in stressful environments • Creative • Work with groups • Learn from failure

  11. Engineering: Careers • Architect • Biomedical Engineer • Civil Engineer • Electrical Engineer • Environmental Engineer • Industrial Engineer • Mechanical Engineer • Petroleum Engineer

  12. Engineering: Skills • a creative, independent thinker • a team player • a problem solver • curious and persistent • passionate about making a difference in the world • eager to make a positive effect on everyday life

  13. How to Explore STEM? • Visit Science Museums • Perform basic experiments at home • Take science courses in school • Use online resources, Google different topics • Watch “How Stuff works” which helps us understand how things work the way they do • Be proficient in mathematics • Develop communication skills

  14. Groups to thank • American Institute of Chemical Engineers • Society of Petroleum Engineers • Society of Women Engineers For more information and activities visit: Stemcess.com

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