I Am Born With A Dual Major Program

More than 2,000 qualified young adults apply to participate in the annual Naval Academy Summer Seminar but only 850 of said applicants are selected to participate in each of the sessions. Knowing that the summer seminar deals with STEM and the Navy, I quickly applied myself so I can be one of those 850 selected young adults and participate in a science, technology, engineering, and math-loving atmosphere. I am interested in attending the Naval Academy Summer Stem program because I live and breathe science and engineering. I want to continue my path to higher education through the Naval Academy one day.

Being raised in a very STEM-centric family, I began to realize the importance of STEM at an early age from spending time with my parents during school breaks. My mother is a professor of electrical engineering at Georgia Tech and my father is a civil engineer who works for Georgia Power. I played around with Scratch and small robots when I was very young, spending a lot of time at Georgia Tech. What we, humans, can create fascinates me. I

Science education has been a controversial topic among employers and schools for years. Employers are requesting more STEM graduates yet the schools are unable to keep up with the rising demand. Unemployment rates continue to go up while positions in the science, technology, and engineering fields have remained open and unfulfilled. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education is vital to the position of the United States in the world standings in STEM research and design. Currently 3 of the 5 top positions in STEM research are held by Asian countries and sadly the United States doesn’t even fall in the top 10 for the list. There was once a time when the United States led the world in STEM research, but times have

Two of my long-range goals are to spread the joy of playing music and to make a difference in this world through research and development of environment-friendly technology. Continuance of my education in music is essential for me to become more proficient as a musician, and through this journey I will have more opportunities to share the joy I experience through music. Likewise, academic training in a STEM field, specifically engineering, will allow me to move in the direction of developing technology that will sustain the environment for future generations as well as harness renewable energy thus minimizing our negative footprint on Earth.

The article uses informational quotes from respected individuals, like the dean of the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences and principal investigator of STEM BUILD at UMBC, which gives the opinion of the individuals who have more experience in the field than the actual author of the article.

As I mentioned in my first essay, I wish to pursue a career in either the medical field or technologies that contribute to the medical field. Both interests deal directly with STEM. STEM is a gateway for me to live my dreams and succeed in a field that is difficult to enter without the correct steps taken and references known. Majoring in STEM would provide me the education and contacts needs to enter the medical or technological field at an advantage. I believe that STEM is truly a resource that allows students to focus on their studies more intently and unearth his/her passions in an academic world. For myself personally, STEM would help me to narrow down the fields of medicine and technology to the precise profession that suits my interests. Likewise, in a world that is creating new careers daily, STEM is one of the few pathways that adapts to the growing diversity of options, and facilitates ubiquitous knowledge for success no matter the circumstance. To me, that means that I can reach my hand into the currently unknown world and create my own course of action with certainty that I will meet success along my way. There is no better way to enjoy life, than to find a passion and chase after it, and I conclude that STEM will allow me to do

Michael S. Teitelbaum argues in his report, “ The Myth of the Science and Engineering Shortage” that while it may be true that there is an increase in STEM jobs in the US, the fact is for the majority of STEM jobs the wages have been stagnant or declining, indicating that there is no demand for STEM graduates. Teitelbaum continues by stating that it is very simple to claim there is a shortage in STEM by hand-picking specialized fields in STEM that may currently have a shortage due to location and specific years, as a result of changing technology, But to state that all STEM related occupations are experiencing a shortage because a few specialized fields are experiencing a shortage is dangerous as it paints a false a narrative of reality to pursuers’ of STEM degrees. In addition when comparing the unemployment rate of occupations such as registered nurses, physicians, dentists, and lawyers to occupations in STEM, that proponents of STEM have valiantly claimed are experiencing a massive shortage, the unemployment for STEM occupations is staggering. With recent graduates suffering the most with unemployment rates in engineering and computer science above seven percent, as well as an unemployment rate hovering slightly below twelve percent for graduates in information systems ( Teitelbaum). Teitelbaum states that while it may be true that the US is consistently scoring in the middle in international assessments, they are still producing a third of all high-performing students in science and fourteen percent of high-performing students in math. In addition, he states he is not against the push for science and math, as he believes all high school students should be adept in both, but that there is “a big disconnect between this broad educational imperative and

In the summer before ninth grade, I was given an educational opportunity that impacted my life. After graduating from eighth grade as my class valedictorian, I was given two options: to attend St. Mary's Academy with a full ride scholarship or attend a public Los Angeles Unified School District high school. Without a hesitant, I chose to go to a public high school because of its dual enrollment program. At the time, I show a keen ability to face new challenges in my academics. I decided transitioning from a private education to a public education will provide a change of environment.

This report navigates the current state of STEM demographic in the country. It examines the reasons why there are less females undertaking STEM majors and gives recommendations on the problems. A brief history on STEM is outlined and the discussion follows with in depth analysis on the subject. STEM is a very critical education discipline with an importance in the economy of the country. Much as it is important, few students choose a career path in STEM. Although, there are more than 50% female students in Colleges and Universities, 12% take STEM related course. Why is this? This report is a compilation of empirical data collected in journals on the same subject explaining

Ever since high school I have always been interested in going into research. I attended a magnet high school in south eastern Connecticut that was STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) based. I took advanced biomedical courses that gave me skills that no regular or private school in the area offered. The courses mostly focused on molecular biology and genetics which increased my interest in pursuing a major related to genetics. Even with my high interest in pursuing higher education and a career in the STEM field, it may prove a challenge for me as women are underrepresented in the STEM field. I participated in a program developed by one of my high school administrators to increase confidence and the number of women pursuing STEM

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As I begin my semester at Florida State University in the WIMSE program, I have many aspirations for the upcoming year. This STEM program is one where girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics can excel in their fields with others in the same major. It is my hope that through this STEM program I will become a successful student who is able to become more articulate, a critical thinker and more self- aware. In the long run, I believe that through the diverse activities and events in the WIMSE program, I will gain experience and succeed in my psychology field.

As a lost freshman going to a new school, Physics Club became my home. I looked forward to going to room 144 after school on Wednesdays, where Mrs. Coyle always made us feel welcome and created a comfortable environment where we could discuss the engineering theme of the year. At the end of one meeting, she talked about the science research program at our school and asked if any of the freshmen were interested in applying. Mrs. Coyle urged us to try, as it was an opportunity that not many students had and I’m glad she did.

This scholarship was created by Seymour Schulich to give an opportunity to youngsters to shine and innovate the world with their ideas. I mirror his interest in science and have the same vision to make a difference in lives of others. I am quite involved within my school and have participated in various activities and competitions throughout my high school years. I understand how important is to lead by example and make a difference in the life of others. In order to facilitate the interest of students in the field of STEM, I worked with teachers and peers to start a robotics program at the school. This program is very popular at my school and it gives students a chance to explore science and technology by doing hands-on work. This is a sense

It will be a mistake to think my consistent hard work stops with STEM courses. Due to Outstanding performance in both college level humanity and STEM classes I passed all my advanced placement exams with high scores. By the end of High School, I received AP Scholar award twice, and currently hold 74 credits, even though I am still in my second year of college.