Students

Student life can be hectic – homework, sports, friends, work, family and more can make time scarce. In the midst of it all, students are challenged with making decisions that impact their daily lives and their goals for higher education and future careers.

STEM education and programs can prepare students for careers in STEM related fields, provide students with a solid basis for higher education and allow students to make informed decisions regarding future career paths.

Resource Center

Review and download valuable information regarding STEM programs, scholarships and more!

Career Websites

A wide variety of exciting and challenging careers are available to STEM professionals. Go here for a number of websites detailing some of these opportunities.

College Credit and Project Lead the Way (PLTW):
Many post-secondary institutions offer college credit for PLTW. Check the following link for information on PLTW University Partners:
www.pltw.org/types-pltw-college-and-university-partnerships

Scholarships and FIRST:
Many colleges offer scholarships to FIRST students. Check the 2012 FIRST Scholarship Opportunities page for information:
http://www.usfirst.org/scholarshipsearch.aspx

Why should students consider science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and programs?

Involvement in STEM education and programs can offer the following:

Truly unique classroom experiences – fun, exciting and creative projects
Extracurricular opportunities – field trips, competitions and more!
Side-by-side projects and interaction with local STEM professionals
Solid foundation for higher education and scholarship opportunities
A path toward a stable and lucrative future career in industries including technology and engineering