Egyptian Girls Sacrifice Acceptance to Pursue STEM Education
Fighting against strict gender roles and struggling to convince their families to allow them to pursue a career in STEM, three girls in Egypt explain how they are staying committed to their dreams and learning their craft at the Maadi STEM School. See their story:...
From Drone Engineer to Virtual Reality Engineer, These High-Demand Jobs Are Awesome
Engineering and technology fields are changing at an alarming rate, and that means there are plenty of fascinating new jobs ready for the next generation of STEM graduates. From drone engineering to nuclear engineering, these jobs will pique your interest and create a...
STEM School Encourages Learning Outside the Box
With a heavy emphasis on learning through hands-on projects and tasks, STEM3 Academy in Los Angeles serves a unique group of middle and high school students: those with learning challenges that make the traditional classroom experience less than effective. Find out...
Football and…STEM? How One Player is Encouraging Youth to Think About Their Future
With football season at a close, Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Tackle Kelvin Beachum Jr. is gearing up for something off the field and in the classroom: Getting more kids interested in what STEM fields have to offer. While his area of expertise is in blocking and...
Unique STEM Major Gives Students the Opportunity to Create a Lasting Impact
If your ideal job means having the opportunity to impact the world in a positive way while achieving personal and professional fulfillment—instead of just securing a steady paycheck and proper health care—you’re not alone. According to an international study conducted...
Increase Your Earning Potential: Why a Future in STEM Will Yield Better Returns
With prices on the rise year after year, college is unquestionably one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime. In fact, according to a recent Forbes article, you could be facing a price tag of anywhere from $113,000 to $273,000 for a four-year...
New Base 11 Partnership Prepares Engineers for a Bright Future Ahead
With great excitement, Base 11 has recently partnered with University of California, Irvine’s Samueli School of Engineering. The partnership allows Base 11 students to participate in an internship program where they receive the highest training and education through...
Numbers Don’t Lie, Diversity Matters
“Available jobs in the field are set to increase 17 percent between 2014 and 2024, while non-STEM employment will grow just 12 percent. Technology companies alone—led by giants like Facebook, Amazon, and Apple—will need to fill more than 650,000 new jobs by 2018....
5 Ways to Get Women More Excited About STEM
Mentorship, proper resources, and inspiration are huge assets for women curious about a career in STEM. Walk through some helpful tips and long-term guidance for those who may be showing new interest in pursuing a STEM career. Read...