STEM Careers: Why It’s Never Too Late To Find One (Or Too Early To Explore Options)

STEM careers - when you grow up will meetings look like this?
working in the lab
Is this what scientists really do?

Becoming a scientist wasn’t even a blip on my radar when I was a kid.  I figured scientists had crazy hair and wore a lab coat all day.  It wasn’t until I was well into my undergrad studies I even learned about STEM career options (see more here).  But, needless to say I found a path that worked out.  Even if you’re familiar with traditional STEM career options, there are plenty of jobs you might overlook.  Especially those that combine STEM training in seemingly unrelated fields.  If your child enjoys STEM, but you aren’t sure how to guide them, this post is for you!  Older student not sure what to major in?  Our STEM careers list delves into what jobs they can pursue, what to study and how STEM gets incorporated.  Are we missing one??  Please let us know!

 

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