+ Careers in STEM are Everywhere! Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
+ Who I am I volunteered to present to your class today. I’m here to talk about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’ll get you involved in a fun activity to show how math and science are used! My Organization What They Do What I Do How I Got My Job What I Like Best About It What Was I Like As A Student
+ What is a STEM Career? Any field or career that: Uses math, science or technology to create new discoveries and apply new knowledge to make life better for all. S cience T echnology E ngineering M ath
+ Technology careers Avg Salary Computer Systems Manager Software Developer Computer Systems Analyst Computer Network Architect Programmer Computer Systems Administrator $115,000 $87,000 $77,000 $75,000 $71,000 $69,000 Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2010
+ Engineering careers Avg Salary Chemical Electrical Materials Biomedical Environmental Mechanical Civil $90,000 $84,000 $83,000 $81,000 $78,000 $77,000 Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2010
+ Why Would I Want A STEM Career? Make a difference Change the world Solve important problems Learn new things every day Create new technologies Earn good pay So many STEM job opportunities!
+ Fun Activity Now it’s time to get you involved! I’ve prepared a special activity for you. The goal is to give you first- hand experience of being an engineer, scientist or technologist for the day. Activity Name Activity Goal Activity Instructions Math or Science Principles Used
+ Do Your Best Most Successful: those that do their best and put energy and effort into their actions. Take math and science classes. You don’t have to be great at math; you just need to be able to do it. Stay in school. FINAL WORDS FOR STUDENTS
+ Ask why Ask why. Seek to understand; not just memorize. Be curious about the world you live in and how things work.
+ Dare to Dream You are the future inventors and innovators of our world. Think big. Be creative. Dare to dream. Explore what you can do in STEM!
+ Get Support Ask for the support you need from those around you – people really do want to help. Don’t be afraid to ask. Support avenues include teachers, counselors, parents, other adults in your world – they all want you to succeed.
+ Where can you go with STEM? Wherever you want to go!
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