+ Careers in STEM are Everywhere!Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

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Who I am

I volunteered to present to your class today.

I’m here to talk about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

I’ll get you involved in a fun activity to show how math and science are used!

My Organization

What They Do

What I Do

How I Got My Job

What I Like Best About It

What Was I Like As A Student

+What is a STEM Career?

Any field or career that:

Uses math, science or technology to create new discoveries and apply new knowledge to make life better for all.

Science

Technology

Engineering

Math

+Technologycareers Avg Salary

Computer Systems Manager

Software Developer

Computer Systems Analyst

Computer Network Architect

Programmer

Computer Systems Administrator

$115,000

$87,000

$77,000

$75,000

$71,000

$69,000

Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2010

+Engineeringcareers Avg Salary

Chemical

Electrical

Materials

Biomedical

Environmental

Mechanical

Civil

$90,000

$84,000

$83,000

$81,000

$78,000

$78,000

$77,000

Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2010

+Why Would I Want A STEM Career?

Make a difference

Change the world

Solve important problems

Learn new things every day

Create new technologies

Earn good pay

So many STEM job opportunities!

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Fun Activity

Now it’s time to get you involved!

I’ve prepared a special activity for you.

The goal is to give you first-hand experience of being an engineer, scientist or technologist for the day.

Activity Name

Activity Goal

Activity Instructions

Math or Science Principles Used

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Do Your Best

Most Successful: those that do their best and put energy and effort into their actions.

Take math and science classes.

You don’t have to be great at math; you just need to be able to do it.

Stay in school.

FINAL WORDS FOR STUDENTS

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Ask why

Ask why.

Seek to understand; not just memorize.

Be curious about the world you live in and how things work.

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Dare to Dream

You are the future inventors and innovators of our world.

Think big.

Be creative.

Dare to dream.

Explore what you can do in STEM!

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Get Support

Ask for the support you need from those around you – people really do want to help. Don’t be afraid to ask.

Support avenues include teachers, counselors, parents, other adults in your world – they all want you to succeed.

+Where can you go with STEM?

Wherever you want to go!

Check out www.getreal.ous.edu

website!