by Tessa Dodson Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) shape much of the modern world, from everyday technology to the systems that keep communities running and helping to solve global challenges. While you might be familiar with common STEM careers, many other paths receive far less attention but are just as impactful. These lesser-known roles […]
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Celebrating Black Inventors and Scientists During Black History Month
By Kirsten Best Why Black History Month Matters Black History Month was first conceptualized in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson when founding the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. He later established the nation’s first-ever Negro History Week in February of 1926. Congress officially passed a law designating February as National […]
Do You Want to Be a Future Engineer? Read This for Tips!
Do you want to be an engineer when you grow up? Do you want to build and fix things when you grow up? If so, there is a good chance that you want to be a future engineer. There are plenty of opportunities for students who want to be engineers when they grow up. The […]
So Your Teen Says They Want to Be a Doctor: A Med Student’s Guide for Parents
By Ryan Brownlee, 3rd Year Medical Student, Medical College of Georgia & Founder of AspiringMD.com When a teen first says, “I think I want to be a doctor,” parents often feel a mix of pride, excitement, and… a little panic. Is this a serious interest or just a phase? Are they ready for something so […]
8 STEM Majors for Students Interested in Engineering
Colleges have many different departments to choose from and many different majors in those departments. Students who think about putting things together and figuring out what is wrong with machines usually major in engineering. Engineering is a great field, but the only problem with it when choosing majors is that there are multiple. The National […]
High School Student interested in Computer Science? Read this!
Computer science is one of the fastest-growing careers, with a job outlook of 15%, which is higher than many other occupations. If you are interested in the subject and want to pursue a career in such a lucrative field, then this article is for you! Below are four ways you can prepare for college and […]
