1. + STEMcess

2. + STEMSTEM 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...? Like to figure things out Have curiosity Have Creativity Are a problem solver Like to work with people or alone Have an analytical nature Enjoy a little Challenge Attentiveness to Detail

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