Career questions tagged stem
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Popular careers within these fields include aerospace engineer, animal scientists, financial manager, computer support specialist, and a lot more. Please read below to find other opportunities. Read more Show less
Career goals?
Not sure what I want to major in but my career goal is to do something in the stem field
Are there any resume building resources for highschool students?
Especially for someone who wants to persue a career in STEM?
What classes should I take to major in neuroscience?
What classes should I take if I want to major in neuroscience? (currently a high school student -- my goal is to become a neurosurgeon in the future).
How do I start researching to find colleges I might be interested in?
I am interested in STEM, but I’m not sure what majors I want to choose.
What are some majors that are good for undecided students?
Should I just go in undecided? I'm just worried that if I do, I won't be able to transfer into a certain course later on if it's full. Majors relating to STEM appeal to me, but I'm pretty sure my understanding of math isn't strong enough for me to succeed in anything STEM related.
What did you do today?
What amazing creation did you create today? I would love if you could tell me all about it and the process of making it.
Employers: How important is school ranking when hiring?
Hello, I am currently in high school and I want to study mechanical engineering to hopefully break into aerospace. I would like to work for JPL or Boeing in the future but I cannot afford to attend colleges out of state (where it has much better rankings) because of how expensive everything is as well as family related issues. I do have a chance to attend an in-state school but, it is a lower ranked school nationally and I am worried that it might hinder some opportunities to advance in my future career. So, I am hoping to obtain sound advice using this website as the people I have talked to haven’t been much of a help. Is college ranking a determining factor of whether of not someone can be successful in the field of engineering? Thank you.
How exactly should I choose a career in STEM?
Being in STEM is something that I would love to do however, I am not sure exactly what career I want. I know I want to do something that can help people, possibly work with machinery, and have a really good pay. I hate working in teams and I would rather meet up with people initially to discuss plans and then do my work independently. But, engineering does do a lot of team work so I really need to learn how to be efficient with my time. I have been in multiple STEM programs but one of my favorite projects were creating prosthetic limbs and designing mechanical parts and research. So, I am interested in biomedical engineering but, I am also interested in aerospace. Growing up, I never really had much of an interest in planes but I really like learning about space and different theories or possibilities of what the world can look like billion years from now. I have other interests in career choices such as mechatronics, cyber security, and mechanical engineering. I have talked to other people of how exactly should I choose my career but they would always tell me to, ¨follow your passion¨. But here´s the thing... I don´t have a passion! How exactly can I even choose the right career for me when I don´t have passion and I just like STEM?
What does a cyber crime investigator actually do?
Is it boring? Do ya´ll just catch pedofiles all day or is there something more? Is it a fufilling career? Can dumb people be good in this feild? Do you need to have a strong mentallity or stomatch to do this job?
Is it better to do your undergrad in mechanical engineering and for grad school, focus on the actual career?
Hello, I am currently a junior and I am preparing for my major and the college that I want to be enrolled in. I am interested in being a part of STEM however I am not sure what I want to do exactly. Some of my career interests include aerospace, biotech, biomedical, nuclear engineer, robotics, genetic engineering, forensic science or criminal justice, and cyber security. I am also planning on double majoring as an economic + STEM. However, since I am not sure what I want to do as a career choice and want to be able to live as confortably as possible, I am planning on getting a degree that is worth my time and money. So, I am currently thinking of majoring in mechanical engineering for my bachelor´s and do my career option for my master´s. Is this a good idea for me or should I only do my associates in mechanical and then focus on my career goals in STEM?
Where do I find internships or immersions?
Greetings! I am a Grade 12 student in the STEM fields. I want to start my journey by looking for free and virtual internships and Immersion in the STEM or ABM field to expand my knowledge and skillset in these industries. My school currently does not provide these opportunities. Any experience will do as I am starting out. You may contact me via LinkedIn by searching my name. Thank you and Have a nice day!
What's the difference between working in a lab and working in R&D for a company?
I'm graduating with my bachelor's degree in physics this May (yay!), and I learned that I loved working in the lab, performing experiments, doing computational analyses, drawing conclusions, etc. I'd love to work in a lab at some point but there seem to be a lot of entry barriers for physicists who don't have a higher degree. I'm wondering what the main differences are between working in a lab and working in a research and development role in industry. Any insight appreciated!
Do you like being a physician assistant? What are the pros and cons?
I'm currently a high school senior. College decisions are coming out right now, but most likely I'm going to UC Davis in the fall :) I want to be in the medical field. I'm curious about what this job is like.
Biologists, what does a typical work day look like for you?
I'm curious about this job because I'm interested in pursuing it after post secondary. Do you guys have to travel a lot? Work in unusual climates? See alot of insects? #earthscience #stem #biology #science #education #tech #marine-biology #computer-science
how do i know if biomedical engineering is good for me?
I like biology, technology, learning about the human body, saving lives, and research. I don't like math but I can tolerate it a little bit. hopefully one day i will choose a major that includes all of my interests. #biology #engineering #science #biomedicalengineering #stem #research #career #interests #college #major #engineer
How much pay can you get working with STEM?, if you can that is
#stem #women-in-stem
where can I figure out what I want to do for my career and what I want to do
#career-choice #undecided #career-path I need help because I am a senior in high school and will graduate. #stem #career #college
What are some internships I can do in the STEM field as a high school student in the Bay Area?
I'm a senior in high school and I'm interested in exploring careers in STEM. What internships would help me achieve this? #stem #internship
Environmental Science vs. Human Anatomy & Physiology
I am currently in 12th grade and I want to make sure I make the right decision with my courses. I am thinking of majoring in either computer science, something in engineering, or maybe biomedical. I feel as though ES might be good due to its value in our contemporary world (environmental issues). #college #stem #college
When did you figure out what you wanted to do as a career?
I'm a senior in high school and I'm interested in a career in the STEM field. #stem
What can I do to become an astronomer?
I want to become a future astronomer and I need to know how exactly to get the position I want. #astronomer
What do you like/dislike about being a biomedical engineer?
I plan on majoring in BME and hope to have that as a career. So I'm curious as to what it is like working as a certified engineer. To add on, I have some experience coming up with solutions and models, but I never got to build anything due to covid. #biomedical-engineering #biomedical #women-in-stem #engineer #engineering #STEM
What are some of the challenges of becoming a data scientist?
I am a student who has passion for STEM. I am struggling to figure out which career path I belong to. I want a profession that is not boring and something I will love. I think I want to become a data scientist. #stem #technology
Are two semesters of undergraduate research experience too little for PhD application? I missed out on a summer worth of research due to COVID. Do I still have a chance?
#biochemistry #gradschool #PhD #undergraduateresearch #graduateschool #STEM
similar jobs to a geneticist
I am a student that thrives in my STEM classes. I also have good social skills, especially with children and people with special needs. My dream job would be a genetic counselor that meets with families who are about to have a child with a genetic disorder, to meet with those families in the future to check in, and to study the genes of individuals. I fear that there is not a job that allows me to do all three. #stem #geneticist