These amazing health care careers allow you to use your STEM skills to help others—without the time and expense of medical school. High school graduates interested in the fast-growing field of health care have many options to choose from that connect them with both technical and service positions in the medical field. Whether you're looking [READ MORE]
Designing, installing, and repairing electrical systems in commercial buildings is the job of a commercial electrician. Of the many jobs available in the construction industry, the commercial electrician may be the most important because electrical power is required for almost everything that services the building equipment and provides lighting, heating, and air conditioning for the [READ MORE]
Operation of high-tech equipment and good communication with both patients and doctors are the skills required of a diagnostic medical sonographer. Because of the aging U.S. population, and the medical issues and necessary care that the elderly face, health care needs are also increasing. The availability of jobs in the health care field is growing [READ MORE]
School may be out, but the learning doesn't have to stop. All you need is a great summer reading list -- and we have a few ideas to get you started. Nothing completes a day at the beach or makes traveling on a family vacation fly by like an awesome book. While you may usually [READ MORE]
Just because school is out doesn't mean you have to stop learning! There are plenty of summer vacation ideas that mix the amazing world of STEM with awesome destinations. If your family or group of friends is brainstorming a getaway this season, consider these incredible summer vacation ideas—ranging from one-of-a-kind museums to national parks with adventures [READ MORE]
May the 4th isn't a federal holiday or cause to cancel school, but is a good reason for nerdy celebration nonetheless. The Star Wars-themed holiday, which is basically little more than a wonderful pun, has a surprising history. More formally called Star Wars Day, its history involves, of all people, Margaret Thatcher, and like other [READ MORE]
Researchers are working overtime to create new sources of renewable energy to meet the demand for more and better fuels for our power-hungry world. Scientists have experimented with things never considered before as alternative and green sources of renewable energy. Their creativity and STEM skills have opened the door to many surprising and unique ways [READ MORE]
When you think of a scientist, you probably picture someone in a white coat mixing chemicals in a lab. In reality, there are many types of scientists who do really diverse things. If science is your favorite subject, see whether one of these types of scientists could be your future career. These STEM jobs are [READ MORE]
Earth Day is here again, and there are plenty of ways you can celebrate nature and reduce your footprint -- and spread awareness on how others can do the same. This environmental appreciation holiday, celebrated on April 22 every year, began with an idea U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin. On the first Earth Day [READ MORE]
While fishing gear makes up almost half of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, other plastics are present as well and together form a growing mass that threatens sea life. Photo Credit: Flickr Creative Commons Once thought to be made up mostly of plastic bottles, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a huge floating [READ MORE]