Career questions tagged womeninstem
What opportunities are available and did you find most valuable in the field of environmental law and the best pathway to practice on an international level?
My major is marine and environmental science in college, with a pre- law minor. My goal is to practice environmental law on a international level.
As a future chemical engineering major who hopes to eventually build a global company in innovative consumer products or cosmetic chemistry, what skills, college courses, and early experiences should I prioritize to best prepare for both the technical side of engineering and the entrepreneurial/business side of launching a startup?
I'm currently a high school senior applying to study chemical engineering in university. My interest in this field grew out of ordinary moments: my mom worked in retail when I was little, so I grew up surrounded by shelves of beauty products, and in high school I started my own small nail business which made me curious about everything from formulations to polymerization processes. I have big dreams for my future. I dream of creating products people can trust and building a company that will one day be a global corporation. I'm committed to putting in the work, but I also know how valuable it is to learn from people who've already walked a similar path. Any advice on what skills (soft skills included), classes, other experiences, or anything else I should focus on would mean a lot to me!
What are the best ways to prepare for being a STEM major in your upcoming freshman year at university #Fall25 ?
Are there books I should read or videos I should watch?
What is the best course to complete to become and entomologist interested in field research?
I am an aspiring entomologist entering my undergrad education in the fall of 2026. I would like to know how important it is to major in Entomology vs General Biology and if I should be working towards a Masters Degree or a Doctorate.
How much training do you receive on a full time cyber security job?
There are a plethora of different cyber security jobs out there, with much to learn as you are being introduced to the many different concepts of cyber security. After accepting a full time cyber security position, how much/what kind of training do you typically receive starting into your career? What are you expected to already know? #JULY20 #technology #computer-science #computer-security #cybersecurity #womeninstem #stem #computerscience #informationsecurity #applicationsecurity #career #careerdevelopment
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
How do you deal with sexism in the workplace?
I am a student and an officer in my school's engineering groups. I am working with our Society for Pre-engineering at the moment, and I have had to deal with a great deal of sexism. I get comments about being to "girly" to be an engineer and how its a "shame" that I want to spend time in labs. What is your best advice for a girl who is unwilling to sacrifice her femininity to fit the mold that people want us to? #societyforwomenengineers #womeninstem
Describe the day in the life of a software engineer.
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How do I gain and maintain respect and attention as a leader?
I'm currently the Head of Marketing on my school's robotics team, and I get a lot of disrespect from my peers, due to lack of interest in marketing, the fact that I'm smaller and younger than everyone else, that I am one of the five-ish girls on a 40+ person team, and the fact that due to my marketing duties, I don't have time to work on build or engineering, which is the one thing that garners respect on the team, and most likely a multitude of other reasons. How do I become more than labels and appearances? How do I get people to listen and do their tasks? #womeninstem #technology #marketing #women-in-leadership