STEM Career Cluster

What does STEM stand for?

• Scientific Translation for Engineers and Machinists

• Synthetic Technology for Energy Management

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

• Systems, Technology, and Economic Management

All scientists research living things. (True/False)

• True

• False

What do all engineers have in common?

• They are the leading experts on electrical systems.

• They are employed by the government/ military.

• They combine creative thinking with math and science to design the solutions to problems.

• They design and build vehicles, ships, and aircraft.

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Which mathematics topics were mentioned in this video? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• Statistics

• Algebra

• Geometry

• Calculus

Click on the things that ALL STEM careers have in common. (SELECT ALL THAT ARE CORRECT)

• They all have to do with building complex machines, robots, and devices.

• They involve working on teams.

• They all require a bachelor's degree.

• They are dedicated to solving problems and making discoveries.

• They are all dedicated to conserving this planet's resources.

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You must have at least a bachelor's degree to pursue a career in STEM. (True/False)

• True

• False

STEM professionals are persistent problem solvers. (True/False)

• True

• False

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Scientists and researchers:

• Maintain machines.

• Conduct experiments to answer questions.

• Care for people with illnesses or injuries.

• Design and build machines and structures.

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Engineers:

• Conduct science experiments to answer questions

• Design systems and structures.

• Always have master's degrees.

• Care for individuals with illnesses or injuries.

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Technicians:

• Conduct science experiments to answer questions.

• Care for people with illnesses and injuries.

• Install, maintain, and operate the equipment that engineers design.

• Design new devices and machines.