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What is STEM? Science Technology Engineering Mathematics

+STEM"... Leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today—especially in science, technology, engineering and math."

— President Barack Obama, September 16, 2010

http://www.ed.gov/stem

+How STEM affects your life today

Have a chance to impact millions of lives Science: Research into cure for a disease Technology: Programs to aid doctors with diagnosis Engineering: Materials to deliver drugs and processes for

manufacture of drugs Mathematics: Dosage calculations, analysis of patient

recovery, prediction of recovery

+Do you ...?

Like to figure things out

Have curiosity

Have Creativity

Are a problem solver Like to work with

people or alone

Have an analytical nature

Enjoy a little Challenge

Attentiveness to Detail

+Future of STEM

With the rate of changing technology increasing at a more rapid pace, there is a large demand for those who are equipped with STEM related skills to solve the problems of tomorrow.

In a technology based world, those in STEM careers drive change.

+Science: Careers

Careers in Science include Research Scientist Astronomer Environmental Scientist Electrician Physicists- Armed Forces Science Teacher

+Science: Skills

Scientific Knowledge Ability to gather and interpret information

Research Skill Development Ability to design and carry out experiments Develop conclusions

Communication Present findings, interact with a group

Leadership Skills Develop goals Project Management

http://www.fhcrc.org/en/education-training/oscd/core-competencies.html

+Technology: Careers

Software Developer

Website Developer

Information Security

Computer Systems Analyst

Graphic Design (Videogames too!)

+Technology: Skills

Logical

Strong in Math

Remain calm in stressful environments

Creative

Work with groups

Learn from failure

+Engineering: Careers

Architect

Biomedical Engineer

Civil Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Environmental Engineer

Industrial Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Petroleum Engineer

+Engineering: Skills

a creative, independent thinker

a team player

a problem solver

curious and persistent

passionate about making a difference in the world

eager to make a positive effect on everyday life

+How to Explore STEM?

Visit Science Museums

Perform basic experiments at home

Take science courses in school

Use online resources, Google different topics

Watch “How Stuff works” which helps us understand how things work the way they do

Be proficient in mathematics

Develop communication skills

+Groups to thank

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Society of Petroleum Engineers

Society of Women Engineers

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