Career Questions tagged Stemcareers
Is work as an entry level aerospace engineer hands-on and experimental or hands-off observational?
aerospace aviation engineer entrylevel aeronautical # airline-industry work handson stemcareers technology I am a high school junior, and I am really considering pursuing a degree/career in aerospace engineering. I love physics and math. I am just worried about how much I'll actually...
I am somewhat interested in STEM, but I don't really know what specifically I wanna do?
I am a bit interested in engineering, possibly heading down the medical route, cog sci, I'm not really sure tech women-in-stem stem tech stemcareers medical cognitive-science engineering...
Can chemical engineers work in the food and agriculture industry?
I have read that most chemical engineers work in the oil and gas industry, but I don't really want to work in that industry. My dream is to work in the food and agriculture industry. I would like to create fertilizers or new formulas for food. So can chemical engineers work in this industry or...
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How to find jobs to apply for?
I want to work in an IT industry and it seems impossible to find a job. Help a girl out? stemcareers...
How to become a data scientist?
Hello, I am going to a liberal art college in a fringe town next school year. The school does not have a data science major but I am highly interested in data science. (I will be going to double majors in Computer science and Statistics.) What are some steps should I do to become a data...
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Should I consider changing my wildlife/conservation biology major if I am bad at math?
I want to pursue a degree in conservation biology or wildlife biology, and have been told by previous professionals that I should keep my grades up in science math classes. While I enjoy and excel in my science classes, I am not as good at math. I am able to maintain an A or high B in all math...
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What is the gender gap like in upper level sciences, first hand?
I am a female, high school senior considering a career path in upper level mathematics, academia and research. I am very concerned with underrepresentation of women and I would like to know of any first hand experiences. Researching online I find a lot of statistics, but I would like more. Has...
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How to prepare for a bioengineering major?
I'm a senior in high school who is interested in majoring in biomedical engineering. I attend an art school that is a little low on resources for students interested in STEM. I have taken all the math and science offered by my school but still don't really prepared for college level math and...
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Biomedical Engineering vs Chemical Engineering with Bio specialization?
I have been interested in pursuing a Biomedical Engineering major. However, people argue that biomedical engineering is the jack of all trades and master of none. This has been concerning for me as I would very much like to major in something and feel that I have mastered what I am learning...
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What is the best STEM degree?
I'm curious what others think based on pay, workplace atmosphere, freedom, and interesting work. mechanical-engineering electrical-engineering chemicals...
What STEM job would be good for me?
I like to work on projects where I can be systematic, innovate and explore new ideas. I enjoy starting new projects that offer challenges and the possibility of discovering new ways to do things. I enjoy working independently and pay attention to the details as needed to get the job done. When...
What type of jobs are available for people who major in mechanical engineering?
I am asking this because I am currently completing my senior year of high school and college is around the corner and I would like to know what my future possibilities would be before I commit to a certain major. mechanical-engineering mechanical-engineer robotics...
Do you feel any bias towards your work being a woman in STEM?
I want my work to be as credible as a male's. Is there any unfair actions or bias against being a woman in STEM? women-in-stem...
What are "worthwhile" contributions that I could make to today's society as an astrophysicist?
I want to get a doctorate in astrophysics but I don't want to do all of this work and spend all of this money/ pay off loans for several years if I can't do something worthwhile with it. stem women-in-stem astrophysics stem-education...
How are stem jobs different from regular jobs?
I have been in stem since 9th grade year and I'm wondering how are stem jobs different from regular jobs. Does stem jobs provide better benefits and a more creative way to be successful in a career than job that is not stem? stem...
Women in stem, how do you know when your cheated?
Trying to become a woman in stem, what are some tips that will not get me cheated from the benefits of my work ethic compared to male counterparts. There's always been a difference in pag wages between men and women, but how I can I better prepare myself for this reality? I mean I could just be...
