An initiative for inclusive STE(A)M educationEXPLORE A FIELD OF WORK
Field Guides
WE’RE GROWING
Field Guides are coming back soon,
better than ever.
We’ve got lots in the works and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Until then, explore our scientists’ stories.
FIELD OVERVIEWS
Check out these overviews to see a short explanation of what the goals, tools, and skills are for each of our field guides.
Why STEM*?
(*and STEAM!)
Science & technology careers are growing.
In the next ten years, many experts believe that there will continue to be a major increase in STEM careers across different industries, from entertainment to medical to manufacturing. These jobs are typically well-paying, interesting, and require skills that transfer across fields.
DID YOU KNOW…
General tips for careers in STEM
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A PhD program generally includes a stipend or salary, depending on the grants you get, so you won’t have to spend more money on an education or go into debt.
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Whether you volunteer in a lab at your university, or get an internship with a local STEM industry, having research experience under your belt will boost your resume and make you more competitive for jobs. Those experiences can also directly lead to a job!
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Every STEM industry, academic institution, government agency, or nonprofit needs a lot of hands to make the work possible. If you are interested in STEM but have skills as an administrator, in finance, or other areas, you can still work in a STEM environment.
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STEM is all around us - it can be obvious places like a biotech company or research university, or less obvious places like a government intelligence office. Do you research into what space you might want to work in. The type of education and experience you will need to succeed will vary from place to place.
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You may start out researching something very specific, but the skills you acquire during that experience may be applicable to other jobs. Trying out different techniques and workplaces will be valuable to a career in STEM.
