Essential questions
(Excellency)
1. What are the salary options available for this profession/job?
Below are the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers that are
currently in high demand in Minnesota.
Careers
Median Hourly Wage
Current
Demand
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Typical
Education Required
Applications Software Developers
Market Research Analysts
$30.81
Computer User Support Specialists
Industrial Engineers
$43.87
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
$23.93
Some college, no degree
$39.81
Bachelor's degree
Computer Programmers $35.84
Bachelor's degree
Family and General Practitioners
degree
Mechanical Engineers
Civil Engineers
$85.69
$38.65
$39.47
Doctoral or professional
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Industrial Engineering Technicians
$24.62
Cost Estimators
Bachelor's degree
$28.80
Electrical Engineers
$42.60
Natural Sciences Managers
$52.12
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Computer Hardware Engineers $46.40
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Bachelor's degree
$26.07
Architectural and Civil Drafters $23.76
Associate's degree
Associate's degree
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians $26.60
degree
Electronics Engineers
$38.02
Bachelor's degree
Environmental Engineers $36.80
Bachelor's degree
Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Health and Safety Engineers
Dietetic Technicians
$27.35
$41.65
$13.51
Associate's
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Associate's degree
Medical Scientists $26.71
Doctoral or professional degree
Microbiologists
$30.79
Bachelor's degree
Nuclear Engineers $49.33
Bachelor's degree
Dietitians and Nutritionists
$27.53
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Bachelor's degree
$62.94
Bachelor's degree
College Health Specialties Teachers ------
Doctoral or professional degree
Mathematical Technicians
Bachelor's degree
Materials Engineers
$26.39
$43.04
Bachelor's degree
Conservation Scientists $32.37
Bachelor's degree
Chemists
$45.03
Aerospace Engineers
View all STEM careers.
Bachelor's degree
$46.35
Bachelor's degree
Women in STEM Careers
Although many STEM careers are male-dominated, some — such as accounting
and health-related occupations — employ more women. And today, many
traditionally male-dominated fields are actively recruiting women. Look for
companies that make special efforts to diversify their workforce. Visit Women in
STEM for more information and advice on this topic.
2. What is the level of education a person needs to be able to be hired for this
profession/job? Where can one get the best preparation?
Becoming a stem worker requires you to complete a degree in actuarial science,
though that is an option (a list of colleges with actuarial programs can be found
here). Many have a degree in math, statistics, or business. No matter the degree
program, however, students should ensure they have the skills required to take on a
career in stem by pursuing courses in economics, applied statistics, corporate
finance, calculus, business, accounting, and management. They also need to take
courses outside of these areas, including a number of courses in computer science
and programming, so that they can build spreadsheets, databases, and analysis
tools, as well as courses in public speaking and communication, as stem workers
must present their findings and work in teams. The best preparation is usually
found in colleges with the mentioned degrees, vocational schools are also an
option.
3. What kinds of experiences are required/needed in order for someone to be
successful at this profession/job?
These skills are needed.
Skills to Develop
Stem workers should make sure that these skills are honed by any professional
training or experiences.
Analytical Ability: Scientific data alone isn’t enough to make a breakthrough; stem
workers must also be able to analyze and interpret the results of their research.
Communication: Communication is an important skill for aspiring worker and to
hone because most will work on research teams, give presentations of their work,
and write up reports and papers sharing their findings.
Critical Thinking: Being able to think through the best and most logical way to
conduct research or to tackle a particular problem is an incredible asset for a
worker.
Math: A strong background in calculus and statistics is required for much of the
work in stem fields.
Perseverance: Not every experiment will be a success and major breakthroughs
happen very rarely in medical labs, so workers need to be able to keep working
through trial and error without becoming discouraged or giving up.
4. What kinds of awards can a person in this profession/job be able to
get/receive and how?
Today’s students are tomorrow’s innovators – and the Telegraph STEM Awards
suggest that the future is looking very bright indeed.
Now in its second year, the competition, held in association with Babcock
International Group, encourages the most talented and ambitious UK science,
technology, engineering and mathematics undergraduates to push themselves
beyond their degree syllabuses. Entrants have the chance to win a £25,000 cash
prize, plus a bespoke mentoring programme.
This year, students were asked to choose one of five sector-specific challenges (see
box, right) set by the Awards’ sponsors: GSK (Pharmaceuticals), Atkins (Design in
the Built Environment), McLaren (Automotive), BAE Systems (Technology) and
Semta (Energy). They then had to submit a proposal outlining how they would
address it.
Once a winner in each category had been decided, a panel of judges made up of
high-profile figures from the media and industry was tasked with deciding on a
victor. Then, the award is given.
5. What are the required certifications in order to be eligible for hire in this
profession/job?
At least a bachelor or a 4 year stem experienced worker can hire in this profession,
(the experienced or degree must be inone of the four fields.)
6. What kinds of advancements can a person in this profession achieve?
They can win awards and also construct several projects the can make of this world
a technology advanced place
7. What can be some of the projects and or designs a person in this profession
can perform?
Public Buildings
(like museums, town halls,
post offices, libraries)
Structures
(like bridges, water towers, dams)
Technology
(like lighting and traffic control)
Utilities
(like sewage systems, storm
drains, electrical lines)
Public Facilities
(like parks, piers,
recreational areas)
Transportation
(like roads, bike paths,
sidewalks, buses, trains)