Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathmatics

Pathway 1: Engineering and Technology

Employees in engineering and technology careers apply the principles of advanced mathematics, life sciences, physical science, earth and space science, and technology to solve problems quantitatively in engineering or technology projects. These projects typically involve design, development, or production in various technologies.

Sample Occupations

• Aerospace Engineers

• Architectural and Engineering Managers

• Automotive Engineers

• Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

• Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

• Chemical Engineers

• Computer Hardware Engineers

• Electrical Engineers

• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

• Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

• Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

• Fuel Cell Engineers

• Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

• Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

• Industrial Engineers

• Manufacturing Engineers

• Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

• Materials Engineers

• Mechanical Engineers

• Mechatronics Engineers

• Microsystems Engineers

• Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

• Nanosystems Engineers

• Nuclear Engineers

• Petroleum Engineers

• Photonics Engineers

• Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

• Robotics Engineers

• Solar Energy Systems Engineers

• Validation Engineers

• Wind Energy Engineers

Pathway 2: Science and Mathematics

People in science and mathematics careers apply essential mathematics and science content and skills in a real world context. Science and mathematics occupations include those in physical, environmental, and human endeavors. Career possibilities range from teachers of science and mathematics, to lab technicians, to NASA astronauts.

Sample Occupations

• Anthropologists and Archeologists

• Astronomers

• Atmospheric and Space Scientists

• Biochemists and Biophysicists

• Bioinformatics Scientists

• Biostatisticians

• Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

• Chemists

• Climate Change Policy Analysts

• Clinical Data Managers

• Computer and Information Research Scientists

• Conservation Scientists

• Data Scientists

• Economists

• Environmental Economists

• Environmental Restoration Planners

• Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

• Geneticists

• Geographers

• Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

• Historians

• Hydrologic Technicians

• Hydrologists

• Industrial Ecologists

• Materials Scientists

• Mathematicians

• Microbiologists

• Molecular and Cellular Biologists

• Park Naturalists

• Physicists

• Political Scientists

• Precision Agriculture Technicians

• Quality Control Analysts

• Range Managers

• Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

• Remote Sensing Technicians

• Social Science Research Assistants

• Sociologists

• Statisticians

• Survey Researchers

• Transportation Planners

• Urban and Regional Planners