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 lessIf STEM was just one of your interests in school, how did you balance your love for other "less stable" careers such as arts. How important is it to prioritise what will benefit your future than what will make you truly passionate?
I'm currently a year 12 student and will pursue a STEM career in neuroscience if my ATAR is sufficient. However, I also have many other interests involving the arts that I want to incorporate in my career but not sure how to :,)
Have you witnessed or dealt with discrimination in STEM?
We have a huge research project in our class where we need to gather information about discrimination people have faced in STEM? Whether it was when you were a student or have a full- time carrer, have you faced discrimination?
What kind of discrimination have you experienced or witnessed in the STEM field?
We have a huge research project in our class where we need to gather information about discrimination people have faced in STEM. Whether it was while you were still a student, or had a full-time career, have you witnessed or dealt with it?
What discrimination have you dealt with well in the stem field?
Have you ever had to deal with discrimination because of your race or gender?
Looking for those who work in a field related to prosthetics/orthotics, biomedical engineering, or neuroscience to answer some interview questions for a school project?
Hi! I am a junior in high school who is looking for those in STEM related careers to answer some interview questions. I am preparing for college and trying to discover what job I would like to pursue after college. Thank you! Interview Questions: 1. What is your job title? What is the name of your workplace? 2. How did you choose this career? 3. What are your daily responsibilities? 4. What kind of skills do you need to perform your job? What was your major in college? Did your major help you gain these skills? 5. How much education or training is required/recommended for this occupation? What kind of degree would you recommend for someone going into this profession? 6. How many hours do you work per week? Are you expected to do overtime? 7. What kind of personality is best suited for this career? 8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of your job? 9. Do you feel your salary compensates you appropriately for the amount of work you do? 10. What can you tell me about advancement opportunities? Do you need to update your skills/ education to ensure advancement? 11. What do you see as the future outlook for this job? Are there going to be jobs available in this field for 5 years? 12. What kind of work/volunteer experience would help me discover if I am interested in pursuing this profession?
What is the best thing to do to prepare before pursuing a comp sci and mathematics double major?
Grade 12, senior
What is the best way to keep having motivation?
I have interest in computer science and STEM.
How can I be more likable in professional settings? I want to be an architectural engineer
I want to be more likeable for people I'll work with.
Is the pressure of being a woman in STEM extreme?
I've been considering going down a Stem path when I get to college but I'm worried I would be too intimidated to actively pursue my degree.
What are some extracurriculars I could do that is stem/medicine based?
I’ve had a lot of ideas on what Extracurriculars I want to do but they just seem too much for me to accomplish as a 16 year old. Some ideas I had was formulating an eco friendly sunscreen using chemistry principals but I would assume you need to have a degree in chemistry. Another idea was creating a skin cancer detecting app, or starting a program by going around to different schools, and/or community centers providing information on skin cancer and hosting events with the help of volunteers from my school. Honestly this all just seems really complicated for me to do especially without a mentor. I plan to start volunteering at a kidney center next month and get a part time job on the weekends. At the moment I am applying to stem/medicine based internships. I need some advice. I am 16 and in 10th grade. I plan to major in chemistry and I aspire to be a dermatologist.
What are the things you like and dislike about being a software engineer ?
I am 16 years old and interested in a computer science career.
What are the things you like and dislike about being a software engineer?
I am 16 years old and interested in a computer science career.
Can I work on independent research while not being a high school student?
My country’s academic system is different than the US. So, I have already graduated and I’m 18 still not in university, but I really want to do an independent research project and try to get it published somewhere. Is it possible or legitimate for me to do it on my own without teachers or help and use this project as an activity for my college application? It’s actually a passion project and not to make my application look good, however, I have seen that most of these are done with mentors and such and I don’t have one available and I am unsure on where and how I could find one. I wouldn’t need a lab because it’s for a psychology social research, I would just need people to answer a few questions I would formulate on a form and I would go from there.
How can I get research done with a professor as a High Schooler?
I'm currently in 10th grade and I wish to partner up with somebody, preferably a professor to help them with research. Does anyone have some tips/info on how to accomplish such a task?
where is the best place to get a biology degree?
I'm going into my junior year of high school and I'm trying to find what direction to go in life.
What are the best ways to organize your time as a physicist?
I'm a fairly busy person, but I really enjoy my free time and I am not the best at organizing my time. My schedule proves it greatly.
What does the a day in the life of an environmental engineer look like?
How does a normal day look for an environmental engineer?
What is a day in a life like as an inventor?
I'm in 8th grade and interested in being an inventor, what classes should I look into in High School?
How can I use my expertise in Chemistry for other things other than Science?
How can I use my expertise in Chemistry for anything other than science? Being a teacher is a good thing, but I would like to go down a different path because I wouldn't say I like the prospect of being a teacher.
How do I know what career and major I want to go into?
I'm a Sophomore in high school, and thinking about the future, but I've never known what I want to do. I'm starting to have an idea, but I feel like the career I might want to go into is risky, expensive, might not pay off, and I'm scared of what I would have to do in that career. I don't know if I should pursue said career or look for other "safer" careers.
How do you find a lifelong career that you will love and be passionate about?
I'm still young, in my early twenties asking for advice or helpful insight on finding the right path for me. I'm currently enrolled in a Jobcorps Center and am pursuing Pharmacy technician and or other trade work training. I have several small interests that I enjoy but none that I feel confident building into a lifelong career. I graduated from high school during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, and I feel it's stunted my growth into a career. I'm interested in STEM, Language studies, Anatomy Physiology, forensics, Physical fitness, Chemistry, Woodworking, and Medicine. I'm artistic and investigative and wish to do a career that I find challenging and rewarding. I've traveled to Europe, Studied French in southern France, and interned as a sales associate in Ireland with a Designer Exchange Company; all of which were wonderful experiences but I'm unsure how to turn them into a career for my future. So how do I narrow down my interests into a career I will find fulfilling in my later life?
I am taking intro to modeling in stats and I am wondering where can I find data sets to use to practice coding with R ?
I have been coding with R for one semester and I have dealt with a few data sets in class
What math class is most beneficial for a high school student who wants to major in STEM?
What AP class in general would be most helpful for a STEM major?
How can I get legitimate scholarships as an international student?
I am a freshman and a STEM major. I am also an African international student.
How is it like to be a biotech major or how does a career in biotech look?
I am applying to colleges for Biotechnology major. I am particularly interested in research area of biotech. I want some insight into how the career outlook and experiences are. Any information is highly appreciated! Thank you!
How do I shadow genetics counselors?
I am two years post undergrad and have been working in patient care since graduation. I am looking into getting my masters in genetics counseling. I want to make sure the career is right for me and get some experience before applying, any advice?
How can I manage my time better so I can reach my goal of having a 4.0 this year while having extracurriculars and SAT preparations?
For context, I am taking 3 APs and an astronomy community college class. I am struggling the most with astronomy, physics, and math. I am also the Junior Officer for an aerospace organization at my school called Aerotech and I am a writer and editor for a club called ARRAS (Arts and Magazine Club). In addition to this, I am currently working on a research project and thinking of making a research club for my school and dabbling in music production (hopefully I can start producing music once I can effectively manage my time). In short, I have too much on my plate.
What college should i go to for being a mechanical engineer?
I go to a stem school
Whats the best way to find colleges when interested in a stem major?
Ever since I was little I've wanted to be an engineer, aerospace engineer to be precise. There's many college options, but how do I find the best one for my budget and interests? What about my colleges impact on careers and interviews in the future?
What is the best course of action when I figure out that I don't want to do R&D as a 4th year STEM major?
I have been doing undergraduate research all summer and this job is too unorganized and too isolated for me to feel satisfied. I am a material science & engineering major with a passion for doing something good in the world but I don't know how I want to do that good.
What are some virtual volunteering opportunities with organizations?
I have an interest in international organizations and those with a focus on social activism, advocacy, medicine, computer science, or STEM overall. Thanks!
Could you tell me more about the projects that I would be working on if I were to be hired as a physicist?
I will always be interested In being a physicist and I would want to be more aware of the job and the projects that go more in dept of being a professional physicist.
What proficiency would be considered paramount in scientific fields?
I understand that people in these fields need to be proficient in science and critical thinking, as well as curious. Can you tell me more about how these factors are used in your work, if at all? Which of these, if any, would you find most important for your line of work?
How do people in stem get jobs?
what jobs can people get in stem. i want to know more but i dont know how to do proper research.
What kind of jobs would kelp practice for going to college for STEM?
I’m going into high school and I really find myself interested in Science and Math classes, since I am able to get a job I was wondering what types would help better prepare me for the future.
How can a student looking to go into the medical field start exploring options in high school?
I'm a junior in high school that's looking to get an advantage before going to undergrad. I want to get an internship or something along those lines so I can 1. begin exploring possible career paths in this field and 2. get some experience that could give me an advantage to get into med school.
What should I know about joining a stem field as a woman?
What should I know about being a woman in a #stem field, specifically in engineering and environmental fields, as a student interested in those fields?
What major should you NOT go to college for?
Hello! As a college student in the middle of my career, I wanted to submit a question. What majors should students NOT go to college to study for? If you do list any majors: What do you recommend students do (instead) to pursue their career goals? I hope this question could help future students interested in jobs and help them make the most of their time after high school. I feel I went through a lot of indecision and stress over how to use my time after graduation. Let's start the conversation!
What degrees would you say would be most useful for someone looking to go into an astronomy-related career?
It's been a dreambof mine to go into this field, but i'm not really sure where to truly start.
I'm confused as to which career path I should follow. What will help me to decide?
I am stuck between medicine and computer science/STEM.
STEM or Business career?
I am currently very interested in STEM and business and I need help deciding which to choose for as a career.
What do you like/dislike about being a Mechanical Engineer?
What projects have you done? is your team supportive and has good leadership?
How do I make the most out of my computer science degree?
I am a incoming 3rd year computer science major, and I'm not sure ways other than getting good grades in my classes to reap the benefits of my degree in order to be successful with it for my future.