1. + Careers in STEM are Everywhere! Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

2. + 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

6. + 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

7. + 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

8. + 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

9. + 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!

10. + 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

11. + 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

12. + Ask why Ask why. Seek to understand; not just memorize. Be curious about the world you live in and how things work.

13. + 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!

14. + 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.

15. + Where can you go with STEM? Wherever you want to go!

16. Check out www.getreal.ous.edu website!