Why I Should Pursue A Career Field At The University Of The Sequoias

I have been working as a STEM Ambassador for my college for over two years and have had many opportunities to make a difference within the community and be a role model. I believe it is vital to expose science to children early on, so they can grow up being interested in science and postulate about how they came make a difference in the world. Growing up, I never had exposure to enough science coming from a house with no college experience, therefore it wasn’t until after I graduated high school that I realized what I wanted to study. I wish I could go back to high school and take advantage of opportunities to learn more about science, which has made me want to give back to the community by hosting opportunities for students. No one had ever

My moments as an Olmsted Science club member have created noteworthy experiences with my peers and mentors. In sophomore year of highschool, I was unsure as to how to venture out in my interests outside of class hours. After hearing an announcement on the school’s intercom, regarding students who are interested in the entering the STEM field, I knew that I must join. When I entered the club, I saw the science club instructor, Mrs.Pryor-Moncrieff, and several students that I was already friendly with. This was the start of a close knit community that I will continue to be in until my highschool graduation.

Evaluation is vital to education, whether it is a new reform or a back to basics approach. STEM education remains open to interpretation. Drew states that the quality and efficacy of programs across the United States require quantitative and qualitative evaluations (2011). These studies should include the long-term benefits of grant funding and best practices for sustaining effective STEM programs when the grants and funds from corporate sponsors terminate (Johnson, 2014). Ultimately, the evaluation and research requires dissemination to schools across the country in order to affect the necessary reforms.

Since the 1990’s however, there has been a 33% increase in the number of Hispanic Students enrolling in STEM programs. This does not mean that they necessary complete their degree, as Hispanics more likely to drop out of the program or university than their white counterparts. It used to be that one required a formal collegiate education in order to enter the STEM field, but more and more STEM students are entering the field through the completion of IT technical programs, or certificate programs. Hispanics have been taking advantage of this easier pathway into STEM careers, as 24 % of all STEM technical certificates were earned by Hispanics in the 2009-2010 school year. Unfortunately, the percentage of STEM degrees earned by Hispanics experienced

As we move deeper into the digital world, the importance of STEM education is becoming more and more apparent. Unfortunately, however, the gender ratio continues to be skewed with men dominating - in both classrooms and the working world. Among the challenges women face in entering STEM fields are stigma and a lack of support. Fem4STEM aims to breach these barriers by providing girls and women a platform to showcase their abilities, as well as meet other women who share a passion for STEM. We believe strongly that advancing STEM education requires collaboration between industry, educators, and families. As such, we have partnered with a number of clubs and professors at

In America, the state of education has always been a pressing concern, perhaps now more than ever. Improving education has been proven to strengthen the nation time and time again, specifically with regard to science, mathematics and technology. Ten years after the start of the Cold War on October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first ever man-made satellite, Sputnik-1. This action by the Soviets caused immediate concern for the educational system in the United States because this launch proved that the Soviet Union had superior technological capabilities (SOURCE 1). America’s first action was to improve education, and this was done through the National Defense Education Act, which provided large amounts of funding to American schools, and supported American students who showed particular skill in math, sciences or foreign languages (SOURCE 2). During the Cold War, supporting education was used to support the nation as a whole. Today the United States faces a similar problem, mainly due to the declining focus on science and math in schools. Students have been losing interest in these subjects, and as a result, America has been falling behind in the global education ranks. This decline has been hurting America’s ability to continue to be a successful global competitor. Now the government is working to reverse this trend by supporting STEM programs. STEM is an acronym for the academics concentrations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The purpose of

The motivation to achieve my goals led me to attend The Ohio State University to obtain my bachelor degree in Biological Sciences. Throughout my college education, I volunteered and held paid positions at various hospitals throughout Columbus. I was always intrigued to learn what it takes to

We believe that mathematics, as the language of science and, even more fundamentally, the language of the universe, is essential to any student’s education, especially if he or she wishes to pursue a career in STEM. In middle school, Kaitlyn showed a marked, early interest in STEM subjects. As a result, in the 8th through 12th grades, strong emphasis was placed on STEM coursework; Kaitlyn followed an accelerated, demanding math track of 5 years of high school and college level math and an equally rigorous science curriculum with 4 years of high school and college level science courses. Every science class

The cornerstone of the SCSE, holistic advising, has played a pivotal role in creating and sustaining mentoring relationships with students. Advisors help recruit students into the sciences via STEM class visits at the beginning of each semester and through holistic advising, including coaching in academic, career and professional development. SCSE staff focus on providing workshops aimed at increasing student professional development, including the importance of networking, a tool that many minority students are unfamiliar with (Stolle-McAllister, 2011). Additionally, relationships between advisors and faculty have enabled a multi-layered approach in intervention with struggling students. The collaborative nature of relationships between instructors and advisors has also created a network in which students can learn of opportunities in STEM, such as undergraduate research opportunities that advance their professional development. SCSE advisors also provide assistance with resume building and writing statements of purpose, and provide guidance throughout the application process for graduate education. Since its inception, the SCSE has had a specific focus on interactive, student-centered engagement strategies. In this paper we present the Student Center for Science Engagement as a model

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

The past year I have spent at UMBC has been vital to my academic career. I came into college with a vague idea of what I wanted in future but this past year has changed everything. As the fall semester started, I struggled but as the semester went along I made improvements. Even though my first semester was not the strongest, the skills I developed were essential to my improvement in the spring semester. The skills like preparing for lectures with the provided resources, rewriting notes and going through lectures after the class has helped me build a strong base for my academics. Early on in my academic career, I have made habit of taking advantage of office hours and tutoring sessions with peers and TA’s. At this point in college career, I

The U.S. Department of Education recently reported that even though relatively more female high school graduates took advanced STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses than male counterparts, their interests in STEM subjects were significantly low regardless of race/ethnicity (U.S. Department of Education, 2015). Furthermore, there are significantly less women who completed STEM degrees compared to men (Lee, Alston, & Kahn, 2015). This gender discrepancy has been the key goal for the researchers for the last decades, and many studies have examined how to promote gender parity in STEM fields.

1. This application proposes the development of a Latino culturally responsive STEM leadership development program. The applicant will use a pedagogical approach to address the competitive strategy of increasing mentoring opportunities, career readiness and training for a total of 360 students (at secondary and post-secondary levels) over a three year period. The needs assessment of the high school population shows a tread of low college readiness for all four of the high schools that were listed in the proposal. Also the institutional demographics supports a need for increasing the number Latino of students in the Departments of Natural Science. The number of females who declared computer engineering as a major was only 9% of the 101,

To participate and enter the field of STEM, students must have an adequate accumulation of knowledge from their K-12 schooling. Students that consider majoring in the STEM field prepare themselves in high school by taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses specifically in math and science. Therefore, the development of basic math and science skills gained in school (K-12) is crucial for a student that desires to pursue a STEM major in college. In high school, students are allowed and given the opportunity to take certain classes that interest them or correlate to their learning speed. Ideally, high school shapes the students’ educational opportunities and interests through their course offerings and most importantly, access to AP math or science courses.

Jeffrey Mervis interviewed educators about their efforts to improve undergraduate STEM education. Daniel Goroff, a mathematician at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California, tells his students, “Science is done in connected communities rather than