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
What should I be looking into as a senior since I am interested in BioMed?
#stem #college-major #biomedicine #biomed #biomedical-research #medicine #biology
What was your experience in applying for and choosing a master's degree program in STEM?
I am interested in pursuing a master's degree in Construction Engineering and Management after graduation, but I welcome those with different backgrounds in STEM and/or Management to respond! :) How did you go about looking for master's degree programs to apply to, and how difficult was the application process(es)? How did you narrow down your options afterwards? I imagine applications for MS programs to be stressful, especially because I plan to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in my senior year. How did you balance preparing for that and the GRE together? What about the financial aid/scholarship/fellowship process? Please also comment on any other information you found pertinent in your own experiences. Thank you! :) #stem #engineering #masters #management
Are there different kinds of focuses an electrical engineer may have?
Are there different kinds of focuses an electrical engineer may have? In other words, what kinds of electrical engineers are there? What are the differences in terms of what they do? #engineering #electrical-engineering #women-in-stem #stem
What is the best major for someone interested in becoming an electrical engineer?
What is the best major for someone interested in becoming an electrical engineer? And are there different kinds of focuses an electrical engineer may have? What kinds of electrical engineers are there? #engineering #electrical-engineering #women-in-stem #major-choices #stem
When do most comp sci internships start?
I’m going to be a junior in computer science this coming fall, and I would like to begin searching for internships for the experience. I am going to have to take a summer class during the month of May. Are there internships that allow you to start in the middle of the summer, or are there any other times of the year that would be great to land an internship for me? #internship #computer #computer-science #stem #womeninstem #software #softwaredeveloper #softwareengineer #computer-software #engineer #technology
How to prepare for an internship?
I’m in progress of a computer science bachelor degree. However, I’ve only had two coding classes: an introductory class using Visual Basic, and C++. I do not feel that I have learned much and would like to be more qualified for future internships. How may I further increase my knowledge outside of school? #computer #computer-science #stem #software #softwareengineer #softwaredeveloper #technology #womeninstem #internship #science #computer #computer-software
What are the benefits of a smart mirror?
I did an assignment which involved developing a smart mirror; to make it more valuable I added educational resources. Through this I was trying to convey that a smart mirror can be used globally in areas that don't facilitate education. The idea is if there's a smart mirror in most public areas for anyone to use no matter the wealth, life would be easier for those who want to learn by accessing the educational resources on the smart mirror. Anything that needs to be filtered out or identities of certain people that need to be saved can also be programmed into the smart mirror and be saved. This is just one way of thinking about the benefits of a smart mirror that will actually make an impact in your or someone else's life, but what are some other benefits? #programming #stem #technology
How does STEM tie into any of the hobbies/volunteering you participate in outside of work?
#computer-science #stem #technology #tech #programming #software #software-engineering #women-in-stem #software-engineer #information-technology-and-services #engineering
What steps can I take to be a database administrator?
Certifications? Graduate programs? Side projects? Online/Text resources? #computer-science #stem #technology #tech #programming #software #women-in-stem #software-engineer #information-technology-and-services
Do women face any challenges in STEM fields?
As an aspiring doctor, I feel like I should know if I am getting myself involved in a career that may hold certain gender discrimination. Do women still face challenges in the STEM field? #stem #technology #tech
What are some ways I can learn to develop my skills in STEM fields?
I want to know how I can become better in my skills related to the STEM careers. #stem #technology
Do rigorous classes prepare you for the ACT, or will I need a prep class?
Do Honors/AP/College classes prepare you enough for the ACT, or will I need a prep class? I'm trying to figure out if I should try to fit an ACT Prep class into my schedule. Thanks! #college #student #nurse #nursing #classes #university #act #ap #rigorous #science #technology #engineering #math #registered-nurses #STEM #career #test #english #reading #essay #chemistry #physics #biology #any #professor #tech #medicine #doctor
What kind of opportunities do you think could come from Virtual Reality?
Virtual reality primarely focuses on gaming, but what about implementing VR to help medical professionals prepare for real operations, helping soldiers prepare for the battlefield, etc. What other opportunities do you think will come from virtual reality as technology advances? #technology #stem #software #computer-science
Do you think AI will make up the majority of the workforce in the future?
Do you think AI will be responsible for performing tasks that are normally performed by humans, to the extent of taking over most jobs? Take for example certain fast food chains introducing computers from which customers can order from, eliminating the need for people. #computer-science #technology #programming #stem
What exactly should I do to learn "languages including.NET, Angular,Java, HTML, R, Python, SQL databases, querying languages, Business intelligence platforms, automation tools, software testing tools, and machine learning techniques"?
Any coding books or websites you reccomend? Or are there other ways to learn these skills? #programming #computer science #stem #technology #tech #software #software-engineering #information-technology- and- services
How would you describe your experiences as a woman pursuing STEM in a sentence?
#stem #women-in-stem
What is something you wish you knew before you entered the medical field?
I am planning to be premed in college next year, and I don't know any medical professionals closely. I would appreciate any input on what surprised you about medicine, and what one should be prepared for. Thank you! #stem #women-in-stem #medicine #med #doctor #surgeon #premed #nurse #pa #ot #pt #do #rn #aprn #lpn #emt #healthcare
Did you ever feel like you had to prove your worth and capabilities in STEM to your peers and/or colleagues? How did you go about doing so?
As a STEM student (civil engineering major), I am constantly reminded about how important it is to stand out from my peers, whether in grades, extracurricular activities/leadership, internships, etc. I feel like going into a STEM education, I've only began realizing how competitive STEM fields are becoming, and that it seems like a basic requirement to have something(s) that apparently proves your worth, capabilities, and knowledge to show to other people. Personally, that takes away some of my enjoyment in being in STEM, because I find it distracting at times, but I wonder how everyone else handles this notion, if they relate to it anyhow. I welcome answers from everyone, including students, professors, and professionals. (Thank you for reading my question as well!) In particular, I am especially curious about the perspective of those who come from minority/underrepresented backgrounds, because I feel that in that area there are also some variations to consider about. #college #career #stem-career #stem #women-in-stem
Who am I? What am I doing here?
I am struggling with my own individual identity and I have so many career questions. I want to be an astronaut but sometimes I just want to be a policeman. No one really knows what they want to do honestly but I think I might just skip college and be an alien. #astronaut #mars #womenintech #stem #college #college-major #science #career #engineering #undecided #engineering
How can I get into an operations research career in the construction industry?
I am a college sophomore now majoring in civil engineering, and by the end of this summer I would have completed 4 summer internships: 2 in construction project engineering/general contracting, and 2 in civil engineering research (specifically in environmental engineering/water resources and structural engineering). While making plans and ideas for my academic and professional goals for next year and in the future, I reflected on my interests and passion for this field and how they changed over time. I find myself deeply committed to the construction industry in general, and definitely want to pursue my career in it after graduating college. At the same time, I have a variety of interests that overlap each other, and I am wondering how I should go about integrating them in my long-term professional life. So that got me to thinking about operations research as an option; I would like to immerse myself in both STEM and management of construction, in a data-driven environment that benefits and merges academia and industry, as previous research studies have done before. However, I don't know how I should proceed about this seemingly abstract goal, and my online research so far points to no summer opportunities, whether in academic research or industrial research, for a civil engineering undergraduate to apply their education and/or expand on it, within an operations research context. What should be my next step then? I am also aware, that currently operations research is much more oftenly associated with applied mathematics, computer science, physics, and business/economics than construction, per say. Overall, with my hopes in operations research, I don't think I've strayed away from my passion in civil engineering and construction, but rather that I use them in an innovative position that reflects society's needs, similar to the concept of supply and demand in terms of employment opportunities. #civil-engineering #STEM #datascience #management #operations-research #construction #construction-management #construction-engineering #research #engineering #internships
How much calculus do you need for biomedical engineering
#biomedical-engineering #engineering #math#calculus#medicine #stem
Can I major in STEM without being good at math?
I'm not very good at math but biomedical engineering sounds very interesting to me. Should I pursue this major? #engineering #math #stem #major #computer #college #biomedical #science
Would a degree from an engineering school or a duel diploma with a liberal arts school and an engineering school give an engineering student a more well-rounded education?
As a student with many interests, spaning from stem to art-history, it is hard to tell what kind of institution will be best suited for me. Would you suggest a program that is soley at an engineering school, or would a duel degree with an engineering school and a liberal arts college be better for me? I'm concerned that I am going to miss oppertunities either way. Any advice? #women-in-stem #stem #steam
What is the best advice that you have for women hoping to excel in the engineering field?
#stem #steam #engineering #women-in-stem #career #business #materialscienceengineering
What are ways to increase your changes of being accepted to four year colleges, despite being from a low income area?
Another question I have is how can I stand out to colleges while being from a low income area that, to me, seems to limit my opportunities? I have had personal experiences losing great opportunities due to where I am from. #college #high-school #low-income-area #workforce #steam #stem #science #technology #engineering #math #forensics #pharmaceuticals #medicine #space-exploration #space #planetary-science #astrophysics #astronomy #career #advice
What are the challenges I may face pursuing a career in science, and how can I stand out among the rest?
For my first two years in high school I have been studying biotechnology and I have been working diligently in preparing myself for college and the workforce. Though I have not decided on an exact career, I am deeply considering one within forensics, pharmaceuticals, or in the space exploration fields. What are some of the challenges students may face when applying for college, throughout college, and in the workforce? How can I stand out from the rest? #high-school #student #biotechnology #workforce #science #career #forensics #medicine #pharmaceuticals #space-exploration #future #technology #stem #steam #nasa #astrophysics #planetary-science #women-in-stem