Career questions tagged stemcareers
What jobs involve the use of STEM?
I don't really know what to do after HS but I'm aiming a bit towards the STEM related stuff.
I am a second year undergrad student pursuing mechanical engineering and I don't know how to navigate my future??
I want to break into space company like for example SpaceX or NASA or ISRO. What are the skills I need to develop?
What are the best subjects to take to get involved in laboratory sciences?
I just wrote my IGCSE and I’m considering taking up the 6th form
How did I enter the AI industry ?
I'm a South African studying IT and would like to know how to land a career as an AI engineer
What’s the best career in 2026?
I want to understand what to pursue in 2026.
Is there a certain job that has a computer as a job?
I would want to know how to work with the computer so I help my parents
What are some sest stem related majors ?
Tips for a high school junior.
what is the difficulty of each top stem-related majors ?
tips for a high school junior
What to choose between Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering?
"I'm a 10th-grade student trying to choose between Mechanical Engineering (MechE) and Electrical Engineering (EE) for my future major and career. My priorities are: 1. Job stability and financial security. 2. Working in metropolitan or tech-hub areas (I want to avoid being trapped in remote industrial zones, which I've heard can happen in MechE). 3. Flexibility to pivot across sectors throughout my career. 4. A focus on building sustainable and environmentally friendly machines and technology(something I'me very passionate about), which both fields seem to enable. The reason where I'm having the most trouble deciding is my own preferences. MechE sounds familiar, working with tangible things and building stuff sounds fun. EE sounds a bit scary, for that matter, along with a bit arbritary. But I blame that on my lack of knowledge and am trying to fix that too. But, if there are any professionals who could give me some insight into : 1. What it’s like to study and work in MechE vs EE 2. Career opportunities, flexibility, and financial/job security in each field 3. How realistic it is to work on sustainable technology in each discipline 4. Any advice for someone trying to discover their passion in engineering (if you can recommend any articles, videos or even online courses to get an idea or introduction to the mentioned majors, I'll be very grateful) Thanks a lot in advance.
How can I stand out in engineering internship applications?
I’m Laura a student graduating from high school wanting to get a head start in programs and skills I should develop to be more successful
What kind of job should I have?
I really like writing stories (fictional) and am good at at it, but I'm also really good at math and chemistry. What job should I get once I'm older?
What's the one skill you learn in engineering that's so awesome it guarantees you won't get fired by a robot and helps you become the boss faster than everyone else?
What are the earning expectations for entry-level engineers?
what are some high paying jobs for technology?
how can i get a high paying job that works with my degree in technology. what jobs are building and creating technology.
working as a machine operator means you need experience in what ?
what degrees would best support this job. how can i be prepared. what would help with geting the job after education.
How do I obtain work experience that is relevant and useful for a mechanical engineering job?
I'm planning to get a degree in mechanical engineering but don't know how to get experience so I can find jobs after college
What is the best way to connect with other people in the engineering field?
I am a senior in high school looking to go into Mechanical Engineering and want to know more about peoples lives within the field. #Fall25
Is it difficult to find a job as a Marine Biologist?
I am a high school senior interested in pursuing a degree in Marine Biology as well as Environmental Science.
What to expect going into biomedical engineering?
What should I expect going into college for biomedical engineering, and what are some tips you have to get me going on the right track to be the best student and engineer I can?
What struggles do you face in biomedical engineering that you don't see in other types of engineering?
I am in 12th grade and am going into college next year. I enjoy biology and health and want to pursue engineering, but am unsure if I should do another type of engineering.
What is the best advice for a computer science major who is unsure about which field to pursue (cybersecurity, software engineer, etc)? #fall25
I am a sophomore in college at Saint Joseph's University, and I declared my major last spring. I am unsure what I want to do with my degree at the moment.
How can I prepare for the coursework in College?
I'm interested in majoring in biochem and then going on to dentistry, but my high school science teacher isn't very good at teaching the material. She is prone to getting sidetracked and glosses over a lot of the material. I've resorted to reading the book and writing my own notes, but I'm still having a hard time understanding the material.
What is the best way to prepare for the MCAT throughout undergrad school without overwhelming yourself all at once?
I am a current High School Senior that is planning to major in Physiology on a Pre-Med track and want to be fully prepared! If you have good tips to prepare for the MCAT such as best programs, study methods, or textbooks, that would be great!
How can an undergraduate in Biomedical Engineering build a strong research trajectory early on, and what mistakes should I avoid / opportunities should I seek as I prepare for a career in biomedical R&D?
I am a third year Biomedical engineering undergraduate, studying at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I have two more years remaining in my program before I graduate. I currently volunteer in a cardiac device innovation lab, assisting graduate students in research regarding imaging of coronary arteries. Eventually I hope to be involved in medical device innovation. What steps should I take now to become a competitive researcher?
What is something I should know that would give me an edge compared to other starting engineering students?
I am turning 18 years old on December 10th, and I am a senior in high school. I plan to go to college and earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am avid when it comes to my education. I have a 4.0 GPA and I am ranked 6th in my class of 394, but none of that is to brag—it is simply to show I am dedicated and that I care about my education. I wanted to ask this question because I do not want to be clueless when entering college. I am the kind of person who wants to be ahead of the game and able to help others around me. I am also asking because I know there are smarter, more experienced people who can give me access to things they wish they had known as upcoming engineers. Asking questions similar to this before, I heard about familiarizing yourself with modeling software before entering college and getting a high-powered computer; however, I do not know if I can financially. Also, I would like to thank the people who reply. Your time, effort, and advice will be greatly appreciated. I can't wait!
How do you know what career path you want to take after college more specifically than just your major? I am sure that I want to go into some career related to mechanical engineering but there are a lot of paths to take.
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What is the biggest misconception about working in technology? #Fall25
I am currently a college junior going into tech soon, software development specifically. Anyone with tips or advice drop it below please and thank you.
What programming language is rising to be the most popular in business settings??
I would just like estimations. I understand that a firm answer is near impossible
What Engineering field is the best in regards to high growth and sustainability?
I am a high school Senior that is interested in Mechanical engineering. But as I go into college, I am concerned as to what Engineering major would take me the farthest, without worrying about major changes caused by AI or new technology.
Why did you pick your specific engineering field over all of the other engineering fields?
I am interested in how you picked the specific engineering field.
What type of engineering major has the most opportunities outside of it specific major in the real world?
I'm still unsure on what engineering major to pursue because all of them sounds genuinely interesting to me. I really enjoy the subject of math, biology, and chemistry. So I'm leaning more towards pursuing a career of biochemical engineering but I'm concerned about the possible negative effects that AI will bring to the industry. I know that I want to do engineering because of the heavy amount of math that's involved. But I also want to know what type of engineering has the most job security and will allow me to pursue the most number of careers. Especially in the time of AI and the possibility of AI replacing humans in engineering positions.