STEM Career

In contrast to her time as an undergraduate student, Dr. Violeta Garcia was faced with feelings of discomfort and isolation as the only Latina woman in her STEM (science, technology, engineering,...

http://stemcareer.com/2018/03/intent-matters-increasing-representation-of-latina-women-in-stem/

One of our readers reached out to me to let me know of an incredibly useful resource for students. Nitro Has a great list of scholarships for all engineering disciplines available at most college...

http://stemcareer.com/2018/02/scholarship-resource-from-nitro/

With student debt at an all-time high, affordability of advanced degrees is on the minds of students and parents across the country (and around the world). The debt challenge is significant – t...

http://stemcareer.com/2017/08/navigating-college-affordability/

Around the world, computers are woven into the fabric of our daily lives. For many, we carry them with us wherever we go- they are our teachers, guides, mentors, translators, accountants, friends...

http://stemcareer.com/2017/07/inspiring-stories-of-women-the-computer-world/

You’ve heard the line over and over, “Teachers need to find ways to get students interested in STEM fields”. This push for early education interventions to increase student’s interest and...

http://stemcareer.com/2017/05/debug-your-stem-lesson-plan/

Do you find your student’s “learning to the test” or not connecting your lessons with life outside the classroom? This Time Traveler website may be just the homework assignment you need! Em...

http://stemcareer.com/2017/05/learning-science-its-not-about-the-test/

Sexual harassment is not a popular topic. Shame is often the leading emotional experience after enduring any form of harassment, and is often a factor in why so many of these events go unnoticed ...

http://stemcareer.com/2017/04/issues-women-in-stem-face-unless-we-do-something-about-it/

One of the best ways to foster children’s interest in science is to expose them to the joy of discovery! CSI Web Adventures is a great resource to get children thinking like scientists through ...

http://stemcareer.com/2017/04/csi-web-adventures/

Although the gender gap in STEM careers exists around the globe, current research on global STEM involvement shows that the rates for women’s involvement in STEM vary from country to country. T...

http://stemcareer.com/2017/04/its-not-genes-its-gender/

The energy in the room was after The Game was palpable. STEM graduate students, worn-out from their long days of working in lab, gathered around to participate in the Who You Are Matters! game �...

http://stemcareer.com/2017/04/the-power-of-peer-connection/