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08
Apr
Student Stories! Nathan at Smoke Guard

According to Forbes, the majority of Americans are unhappy in their current job. That means the vast majority are miserable day in and day out. We at Career in STEM think one of the main reasons people end up in jobs they hate is because they truly don’t know what the job is going to […]

Posted in: career guidance, educational technology, summer STEM, teaching and learning,
07
Aug
6
Top 10 Amazing Space Discoveries
Today marks the launch of the CareerInSTEM Space Summer Camp! Over the course of this week, online campers will learn about careers in space, and participate in fun activities to learn more about what space professionals actually DO. We are in the midst of a new age of space discovery, where new and exciting things [...]
Posted in: phenomenon based learning, STEM education, summer STEM, Technology,
Tags: amazing space discoveries, space, space careers,
14
Jun
FREE resources for grant research

Is applying for a grant on your summer bucket list? If so, check out these FREE resources to help you get started! Once you have a well-defined plan, grant research is often the first step in the grants process. It can be a very time consuming process, but it is imperative to find the right […]

Posted in: grants and opportunities, summer STEM,
Tags: freebies, grant research, nonprofit development,
05
Jun
2
Preschool STEM activities – 52 days of summer fun!

Summer is the perfect time to relax, have fun, and explore the STEM that surrounds you! From toasting marshmellows to building sandcastles on the beach, summer is full of exciting things to learn and explore. Leverage the natural curiosity of your preschooler, and explore all the wondrous things this world has to offer – together! Join Ashley […]

Posted in: preschool STEM, STEM education, summer STEM,
Tags: pre-K STEM activities, preschool activities,
01
Jun
Great end of the year STEM project, no prep required!

Looking for a fun and engaging project to finish the school year off strong? Try a STEM Career Virtual Tour! Here’s how to set the stage for your students: You just graduated college and have just landed your dream job! Your former high school teacher has invited you to give a presentation to her class about […]

Posted in: Careers and CTE, STEM education, summer STEM,
Tags: career exploration projects, end of the year activities,
24
May
Top Five Summer STEM Activities For Kids and Families
Looking for some fun summer STEM activities? Don't be bored at home this summer! Here are some of my favorite ideas to get active, engaged, and exploring in STEM all summer long:   Museums and Libraries Your local libraries and museums are a great resource. Many offer summer programs for kids to keep them engaged [...]
Posted in: STEM, STEM education, summer STEM,
Tags: citizen science, makerspaces, summer activities for kids, summer STEM activies, virtual field trips,