The following are a list of STEM websites that share information about careers and education requirements for anyone looking to get a job in a STEM related field.
CareerZone - an innovative online career exploration and planning system designed especially for today's high-tech youth. CareerZone presents current and relevant occupational and labor market information in a clear and interesting way, making career exploration and planning fun and easy.
Student Career Info - Student Career Info is dedicated to providing career information for students, educators, parents and the public. The program features live Q&A video discussions and a digital library of topics that provide information and insight on careers and life challenges for students. Additional video sessions of experts explaining their careers are continually added.
SCI: Science Career Investigation - What do you want to be? Your future is wide open. If you aren't yet certain about the path that lies ahead, we want you to explore and discover how your interests and passion can be used in many different science fields. Go after your dreams!
BioWorksU - BioWorksU is a virtual environment where you can learn about exciting careers in biotechnology and health care. The goal of BioWorksU is to get young people- from graders to young adults- interested in these growing industries.
ACEA/Building Advantage - Educators and students learn about careers in union construction using this interactive CD and micro website that were repurposed from a printed document to deliver an enhanced user experience. Designed as an interactive media story, the program includes 27 videos on construction careers, and over 75 hot links to career resources, entry and education requirements, union salary scales and benefits.Specific Careers In STEM
Student Career Info - Student Career Info is dedicated to providing career information for students, educators, parents and the public. The program features live Q&A video discussions and a digital library of topics that provide information and insight on careers and life challenges for students. Additional video sessions of experts explaining their careers are continually added.
SCI: Science Career Investigation - What do you want to be? Your future is wide open. If you aren't yet certain about the path that lies ahead, we want you to explore and discover how your interests and passion can be used in many different science fields. Go after your dreams!
BioWorksU - BioWorksU is a virtual environment where you can learn about exciting careers in biotechnology and health care. The goal of BioWorksU is to get young people- from graders to young adults- interested in these growing industries.
ACEA/Building Advantage - Educators and students learn about careers in union construction using this interactive CD and micro website that were repurposed from a printed document to deliver an enhanced user experience. Designed as an interactive media story, the program includes 27 videos on construction careers, and over 75 hot links to career resources, entry and education requirements, union salary scales and benefits.Specific Careers In STEM
Since a comprehensive list of STEM careers does not exist, here's a glimpse at some of the career
options in the field of STEM. If you know of other STEM careers you'd like us to profile in this section
please contact us.
The Department of Labor's O*NET site, which offers about 1,000+ occupational descriptions has created a database of occupations that can be searched by eight STEM disciplines:
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Geosciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics/Astronomy
Biotechnology Careers
American Society of Limnology & Oceanography's Working in the Aquatic Sciences
Association of Zoos & Aquariums' Careers in Zoos & Aquariums
Career Guide for Atmospheric Sciences
Careers in the Geosciences
National Academy of Science Career Guides
National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA)'s Careers
American Association of Zoo Keepers' Zoo Keeping as a Career
American Institute of Biological Sciences' Careers in Biology
American Society of Plant Biology's Careers in Plant Biology
Gemological Institute of America Careers in Gems & Jewelry
American Medical Association Healthcare Careers
American Dental Association's Careers in Dentistry
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research Careers & Training
Discover Nursing
American Veterinary Medical Association's Career page
Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence careers page
IEEE's Try Engineering
Institute of Food Technologists' Introduction to the Food Industry
General Career Articles/Publications
Career Trends: Careers Away from the Bench
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