Career questions tagged women-in-stem
Female education in STEM focuses on representing female-identifying children and adults in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). There are many organizations and initiatives that work to promote greater gender parity in the STEM fiel... Read more Show less
How can female students be helped or encouraged so that they can pursue STEM courses?
Being a woman, i would love to be among the best to pursue STEM and prove to the world that it is possible. And this all comes along with passion and determination.
What advice would you give a highschooler interested in majoring in physics or a different stem field?
I'm a highschooler interested in stem but unsure what field to go in and what to do.
How do you find the balance between choosing a financially rewarding but also emotionally fulfilling career?
I'm a Mexican first-generation high school senior who needs guidance on this topic specifically.
If 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 :,)
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.
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?
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 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.
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 are the platforms available for creating a personal portfolio website with a custom domain (myname.com)?
Is it considered unconventional to use platforms like Wix or WordPress for creating a portfolio? I'm interested in building my own website, so I'm seeking suggestions for suitable platforms. Any recommendations are welcome.
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?
I would like to hear from those who have already attended the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC). Your opinions and tips on how to prepare for this significant event would be highly valuable to me. While I am already watching various reviews on YouTube, I believe this platform can provide additional insights and guidance. I appreciate any guidance you can provide.?
I welcome and appreciate any assistance provided here.
how, can I combine my physics degree with computer science?
Hello, I have a degree in applied physics now I wanted to specialize my knowledge in computer science. I have had a huge interest in IT since I was in high school. now I got the opportunity to study for my masters in the USA. but in my visa interview, I think I couldn't convince them or show them my interest toward of this field and the reason why I switch my field. can you give tips, information, or application on how can tell them the relation between them and what can I build with these two fields when I return to my home country? and I'm working in a system software implementation company as a system trainer. please need your help!
What is a day in the life of a data scientist like?
I am interested in data science but I am curious to know what a day in the life is like from a professional. I am a junior in college for computer science
What scholarships are best for STEM majors?
I'm a senior in high school looking to go into computer science. My SAT score wasn't amazing, but I have a 3.9 GPA. I have also started college classes in high school. I'm looking for good scholarships, I do a lot of community service. I also do any program I can to build my resume.
As a woman in the engineering field, how should I navigate the field differently than my male peers?
As a woman in the engineering field, how should I navigate the field differently than my male peers?
I am pursuing computer science. What classes should I take in college and what college offers the best stem programs?
I am currently a high school student and want to major in computer science but I have no idea what college to attend and what classes to take
What types of jobs can women get in STEM fields?
What job can I get if I study math?
What does a typical workday look like for a Bioinformatician or a Statistical Geneticist?
Im looking to get my masters in bioinformatics and I want to make sure it’s going to be the right career choice for me. I currently have a background in medical laboratory science, working both in clinical labs and pharmaceutical labs.
How can I look competitive on an application?
I’m looking to major in environmental studies in college next year. I’m primarily an academic and have had little time to get a job - although I’ve done a fair amount of volunteer work at local libraries etc. Due to this inexperience I'm worried that I’ll struggle to find a job that will seriously consider me for a position or an internship accept my application.
What could I do to find more job opportunities as an undergrad student?
This is coming from an undergrad physics major, psychology minor female student. I am currently a sophomore who is looking for job opportunities, yet failing to find any that seem useful to my future career goals. I would like to find more STEM related jobs, however, I mainly see retail jobs available now-a-days.
As a junior in the 11th grade, what can I do to increase my chances of a great school?
I know I'm supposed to do good in my essays, but how, what exactly screams "We got to take this applicant in"? Also, what am I supposed to do during the summer? I'm already doing a college mentoring program during the summer but I have no idea if that helps my resume.
Data Science/Scientist Questions
I recently learned about the field of Data Science. I'm seriously considering a career in Data Science because it combines my interests in math, computer science, research, and writing. I'm really interested in learning more about it as a career. My questions are: 1.) What do data scientists do? 2.) According to an article I found on Indeed, some things that data scientists may do include "working in social media companies and using the user data to understand habits and suggest content that the users will enjoy. They may also work in politics and make predictions about the election results. " What else may they work on besides this? I like the idea of studying retail data, or data on where college graduates relocate to. 3.) Does it involve a lot of math, or is it mostly computer-based? 4.) What are the pros and cons of this career? 5.) Is it in demand? When I was researching data science on LinkedIn, I found a disheartening number of posts by laid-off data scientists. 6.)How much education to you need to become a data scientist? 7.) Are data scientist jobs mostly in person or remote. If they're in person, where are they mostly located (e.g. East/West Coast, big cities, specific cities, etc.) 8.) Is it a popular career choice? Is it a popular career choice among women? 9.) What classes/self-study courses should I take to see if I would enjoy being a data scientist? 10.) Can you get an MBA with a focus in data science? If you can think of anything else that would be useful for me to know, I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance!! :)