STEM

Education is the intentional integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and their associated practices to create a student-centered learning environment in which students investigate and engineer solutions to problems, and construct evidence-based explanations of real-world phenomena with a focus on a student’s social, emotional, physical, and academic needs through shared contributions of schools, families, and community partners.

Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Aeronautics

Aeronautics professionals can work in aviation, aerospace, and astronautics as engineers or technicians. Professionals can explore aircraft design and piloting, and many conduct their own research. Entry-level careers in this field typically require a bachelor's degree.

Biology

Biologists study living organisms like plants and animals, focusing on aspects of anatomy, physiology, and morphology. Many biologists work for pharmaceutical companies, researching and creating new drugs. Most biology professionals need a bachelor's or master's degree.

Biotechnology

Biotechnology explores biological processes to address industry demands. For example, biotechnologists may create antibiotics or hormones. Many professionals in this field become research scientists or work in the pharmaceutical industry. Biotechnologists need at least a bachelor's degree.

Chemistry

Chemists explore the properties of matter and how matter interacts with different substances. These professionals can find work as chemical engineers, pharmacologists, forensic scientists, or hazardous waste chemists. Most professionals in this field need a bachelor's or master's degree.

Civil Engineering

Civil engineering deals with built environments, such as roads and bridges. These professionals typically need a bachelor's degree for entry-level positions. Students can pursue careers as structural engineers, design engineers, engineering managers, or geotechnical engineers.

Computer Science

The discipline of computer science studies computers and their systems. Professionals in this field pursue careers as data scientists, web developers, systems analysts, and network architects. Computer scientists typically need a bachelor's or master's degree.

Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering explores technical concepts like circuitry and power manipulation. Most professionals need at least a bachelor's degree for an entry-level career. Electrical engineering graduates can pursue careers as electricians or computer hardware engineers.

Industrial Engineering

Industrial engineering studies complex processes, systems, and organizations. Professionals in this field can pursue careers as health and safety engineers or logisticians. Most professionals need at least a bachelor's degree for entry-level positions.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering studies objects and systems in motion. Professionals in this field can work as mechanics, maintenance engineers, or technicians. Most professionals need at least a bachelor's degree for entry-level positions.

Math

Some math professionals, such as professors, only deal with high-level theories. Others use mathematics more practically, pursuing financial analyst or economist roles. Most professionals need a bachelor's or master's degree.

Environmental Science

Environmental science blends biology, chemistry, and meteorology to study the environment and how humans interact with it. Professionals typically need a bachelor's degree and can pursue careers as environmental engineers or environmental scientists.