Name __________________________________ Date ____________________ Period ____________

STEM Career Search Matrix

Directions: Browse through information of several careers to discover what STEM professionals really do, what they earn, and what it takes to prepare for these careers. Websites to use for research: www.bls.gov/ooh, www.onetonline.org & www.sciencebuddies.org

Career or Job Pay & Outlook What do _______ do? What degree(s) do ________ need?

What important qualities (skills) are

needed to become ___?

What classes should I take in high school?

EXAMPLE: Environmental Engineer

$78,740/year 22% growth

Environmental engineers use principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems.

BA -engineering or a related field, such as civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering.

Engineers are creative, inquisitive, analytical, and detail oriented. They should be able to work as part of a team and communicate.

High school classes should take advanced math and science classes: Physics, Calculus, and Statistics.

 

Name __________________________________ Date ____________________ Period ____________

STEM Career Search Matrix

Career or Job Pay & Outlook What do _______ do? What degree(s) do ________ need?

What important qualities (skills) are

needed to become ___?

What classes should I take in high school?