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Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Degree Programs & Careers
James L. Goonan, DirectorInternational & Graduate Admissions
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
The World’s Leader in Aviation and Aerospace Higher Education
Dept. of Electrical, Computer, Software & Systems
What’s behind the Chevy Volt?
Hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain with electronic control
About 100 processors; 10 MLOC
Satellite radio, OnStar®, wireless services, …
Dept. of Electrical, Computer, Software & Systems
What’s behind the Boeing 787?
About 1k processors; 10+ MLOC, RTCA DO-178B software
AFDX: Avionics Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet
Legacy to most contemporary NAV/COM/SUR/MX RF
Dept. of Electrical, Computer, Software & Systems
What’s behind the Curiosity rover?
Rover Compute Element (BAE): 2x RAD 750 (hardened PowerPC 750); 2.5M LOC
Low-speed X-band channel (10 kbps) to Earth; high-speed UHF (2Mbs) to orbiters
Four hazard avoidance cameras; two panoramic science cameras
Experiments
Presentation Outline
STEM Majors Demand for STEM Careers Outlook for Wages Employment Outlook Companies Employing Graduates Skills and HS Preparation Needed
College of Aviation
Aeronautical Science
Aeronautics
Aerospace Electronics
Air Traffic Management
Applied Meteorology
Aviation Maintenance Science
Homeland Security
Safety Science
College of Arts and SciencesAerospace StudiesCommunicationEngineering PhysicsHuman Factors PsychologySpace PhysicsComputational Mathematics
ERAU Undergraduate Majors
College of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
College of BusinessAviation ManagementBusiness Administration
Aeronautical ScienceAerospace Engineering
Newer ERAU Majors Commercial Space Operations Cyber Intelligence and Security Global Security and Intelligence Studies Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science Computational Mathematics Homeland Security
How do Graduates Make a Difference in the World?
Guidance Systems for satellites and missiles Components of NextGen national airspace system Avionics systems for general aviation, commercial,
and military aircraft Implementing communications systems for aircraft and
spacecraft Mission software for the Space Shuttle or Curiosity
Rover. Developing infrastructures such as airports, seaports,
bridges, space stations
Supply & Demand Growth in STEM jobs was 3 times as fast as
in non-STEM jobs over the last 10 years The average annual supply of graduates of
bachelor’s degree programs has been decreasing
Employers cannot fill all of the available positions
Wages are 26% higher in STEM fields OPT is 12 + 17 months
Georgetown U. Center on Education and the Workforce
Supply & Demand
Total STEM jobs are projected to grow from 6.8 million to 8 million by 2018
2.4 million total job openings by 2018 (1.1 million due to new growth and 1.3 million replacement)
The annual supply of bachelor’s degrees awarded in STEM fields dropped 25% between 1985 and 2009 (24% vs. 18%)
Georgetown U. Center on Education and the Workforce
26% Higher Wages
Those with lower educational attainment in STEM earn more than those with higher levels of education in non-STEM fields
65% of bachelor’s degrees in STEM earn more than master’s degrees in non-STEM occupations
47% of bachelor’s degrees in STEM earn more than Ph.D.s in non-STEM occupations
Georgetown U. Center on Education and the Workforce
ERAU Career Services
ERAU Career Services
High School Preparation
Take as much math and science as possible.
In the US system, we expect to see 4 years of math and 3 years of lab-science, AP courses provide advanced standing.
In IB schools, SL math and physics are acceptable, but HL will get you advanced standing.
More support leads to success
Tutoring programs and study groups Mentoring from faculty STEM clubs, field trips, science
competitions Summer camps
Contact information:
James L. Goonan Director of International & Graduate
Admissions
Office (386) 226-7178Toll Free (800) 862-2416