STEM Programs Create Engineers of the Future

STEM Programs Create Engineers of the Future STEM Programs Create Engineers of the Future Finding top talent has always been a challenge in the engineering field, especially now at a time when many in the media say high school students seem to be showing less interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).To meet the professional needs of STEM-related, high-growth industries, federal and state governments, as well as the private sector, are becoming more active in supporting STEM training programs for K-12 students. For example, Utah is funding a $10-million STEM Action Center, which will be a hub of collaboration for communities, industries, higher education, and public education, says Carol George, Utahs state science advisor. The goal is to produce a college-educated STEM workforce that can meet the needs of our growing high-tech industries.In the private sector, General Motors is working with the state of Michigan to support STEM programs. GM has agreed to h elp fund Project Lead the Way, a leading nonprofit provider of STEM studienordnung for middle and high schools. These courses make engineering relevant by applying STEM principles in real-world contexts, which help students develop critical thinking skills.To ensure ourleadership in the automotive industry, we need to always look for opportunities to strengthen our involvement with science and math education programs, says John Calabrese, GM vice president of globalvehicle engineering. It is essential that the next generation of professionals has the skills and education necessary to compete on a global platform, particularly as it pertains to STEM-related fields.About 2,600 students have participated in Camp Badger since its inception. Image UW-MadisonPrivate-Sector LeadershipDavid E. Cole is chairman emeritus of the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor and former engineering professor at the University of Michigan. One of his passions is working with Building Americas Tomor row, a new nonprofit whose mission is to develop K-12 STEM talent for the manufacturing industry.Kids dont have manufacturing on their radar screen, he says. We have failed to get the message to young people about where the opportunities are in manufacturing. Part of our focus will be on video presentations that show what making things is all about. The Society of Automotive Engineers A World of Motion curriculum, for instance, is fantastic. We want to see these things presented in the classroom.In Colorado, CH2M Hill is working with Denver schools to support SEEKthe Summer Engineering Experience for Kids. The program was originally started by the National Society of Black Engineers in 2007 to bring more African Americans into STEM fields. According to the Economics and Statistics Administration, African-Americans and Hispanics each accounted for about 6 percent of Americans employed in STEM fields in 2011.All of us see the shortfall and we feel the responsibility and the need to br idge this gap, says Karen Nakandakare, diversity program manager at CH2M Hill, the primary sponsor of the SEEK program in Denver.Universities and K-12Academic institutions are also ramping up STEM programs across the country.We really need a society that has a better understanding of the grand challenges facing us and how engineering and science will be needed to find solutions, says Philip R. OLeary, engineering professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I want students with STEM knowledge to advance into positions of leadership where they can use their scientific background and problem-solving skills to address the challenges associated with water, food, energy, health, and beyond.To help with this goal, UW-Madisons College of Engineering launched Camp Badger Exploring Engineering in 1998. The program helps younger students understand engineering through hands-on experiences like field trips to a multi-story construction site, sports stadium, fusion reactor, biomedical engi neering research lab, bicycle manufacturing plant, and electric power plant. About 2,600 students have participated in Camp Badger since its inception.We have built connections to labs on the UW-Madison campus, Madison-area companies, and local governmental agencies that provide fantastic hands-on experiences, tours, and demonstrations, says OLeary. Engineers can discuss with the students how they do their work and what it means to be an engineer.Making a DifferenceEngineering firms can provide opportunities for students to talk with engineers. One of our favorite Camp Badger activities is a bus trip to a local industrial design firm where the students learn about making cool new products, says OLeary. Every town that has both a school and a population of engineers will have plenty of things to see and do that will help students better understand STEM and its impact on the world. Professional engineers can also help out with school engineering clubs or provide financial support for the STEM enrichment that many schools struggle to pay for. At the policy level, schools need participation by engineering leaders, adds OLeary. Not many school boards have engineers as members.Mark Crawford is an independent writer. For Further DiscussionWe really need a society that has a better understanding of the grand challenges facing us and how engineering and science will be needed to find solutions.Prof. Philip R. OLeary, University of Wisconsin-Madison

How to stop networking from making you feel like a tired zombie

How to stop networking from making you feel like a tired zombieHow to stop networking from making you feel like a tired zombieNetworking events can require a ton of preparation, but the other half of the battle is staying energized once you get there. Here are four ways to do so.Give yourself a breakJordana Valencia, Executive Director of Reach Labs and People Development Lead atIdeaSpace, writes in the Harvard Business Review about how entrepreneurs should use microbreaks to reenergize during networking events.Research shows thatmicrobreaks, or nonwork periods of less than 10 minutes in duration, can help replenish a persons energy resources so that theyre able to continue their work tasks. A one-minute break can be just as effective as taking a longer break of five or nine minutes This makes microbreaks ideal for busy entrepreneurs, she writes. To have a reenergizing microbreak, founders should engage in an activity they enjoy that allows them to mentally detach from their networki ng tasks. A microbreak activity could be as simple as watching a funny video on YouTube or reading an engaging article ontheir phone. Whats important is that founders fully disengage from networking while they do the activity. To effectively disengage, try excusing yourself for a few minutes so that you can step away fromthenetworking event.Dont over-extend yourselfKara J. Andersen, an education content specialist at ActiveCampaign, writes in The Muse about how introverts can stay energized in different scenarios. One of her tips is to schedule smart.If you consider the kind of work you do throughout the day, you might find that it falls into two categories work that requires some human interaction and thus a mora dynamic presence, and work you can do independently that doesnt exhaust the same energy reserves. When possible, schedule these tasks around when youre typically feeling most and least energetic during the day, she writes. Its probably also helpful to set a limit for yours elf. Maybe you want to commit to no more than three social engagements per week. Or, if youre pitching a new idea to your team on Friday morning, schedule plenty of alone time for Thursday evening. Along those same lines, if you have a big event after work, aim for more low-key desk work that afternoon. Give yourself a chance to summon your strength and prepare for battle whenever possible.Have comfortable shoes with youLadies, whether theyre already on your feet or in your bag, youre going to want to have comfortable shoes nearby.This doesnt mean you have to ditch the professional heels that make you feel most powerful- just make sure that if theyre uncomfortable after a while, youre never too far away from another option that will give your toes a rest.But the same thing goes for everyone else dont struggle through networking events in uncomfortable kicks if you dont have to.Eat and drink upDont even think about skipping breakfast and/or lunch this will probably make it a whole l ot harder for you to be your best in the company of others.If you dont eat and hydrate you wont have enough energy to make valuable connections.

How To Get A Job With An Advanced Degree But Little Experience

How To Get A Job With An Advanced Degree But Little ExperienceHow To Get A Job With An Advanced Degree But Little ExperienceI took little time off after earning my bachelors degree and continued my course of study in English literature. Graduate school was a great experience for me. In addition to my coursework I was a teaching assistant, served on an educational committee, wrote a thesis and presented a paper at an academic conference. By the time I graduated I felt prepared for the job market, and I was eager to see where my career path would take me next. Only, next took me a long time to reach, and when I got there it was elend what I was expecting.It took me over a year to find a job in my field. I made it to the final round of four interviews, but I didnt get any of those jobs. The other candidates had more professional experience. I finally got a part-time grant writing position at a non-profit organization. Luckily, it quickly became a full-time gig, and it gave me the profes sional experience I so desperately needed. Im sure other grads find themselves in this position, with a lopsided resume that includes impressive educational achievements but little professional experience. If you are stuck in that rut, hang in there. Finding a good job is doable. And there are advantages to having an advanced degree early in your career. Have Realistic ExpectationsA graduate degree can lead to a better job and greater earning potential, but that may take time. Many professionals go to graduate school as they advance in their careers, which is beneficial because many employers offer tuition assistance, and employees can be purposeful in orchestrating their academic work around their professional needs. Although it made it difficult for me to get my foot in the door, doing my graduate work was good for me. I had time to dedicate to the project. As a result I was able to fully engage and get some valuable professional experiences, such as teaching. Although it didnt ha ve the weight I was hoping it would when I hit the job market, it made me a more astute professional in ways that continue to benefit me. I will always consider it among my most valued professional experiences. Doing your graduate work upfront may not get the return on your investment until your professional experience catches up to your academic experience. Do Your TimeI mistakenly believed that my experience as a teaching assistant would be viewed as professional experience. I didnt earn educational credentials, and I wasnt applying for teaching jobs. So it was regarded positively, but it wasnt viewed as professional experience. I was basically a well-decorated, entry-level candidate. I needed a touchstone job to bridge the gap between the academic world and the professional world. University life is not like professional life. When you leave the university you take your place in a new reality that has a different structure and operates from a different tischset a values. So you h ave to do your time there, too. Reaping the Rewards Once your professional work catches up to your academic work, it pays off. I found myself quickly advancing once I had acclimated to the professional world. I have been so impressed with my colleagues who balance graduate school with full-time employment. I am also very thankful that I had already completed this work. I use what I learned in graduate school every day of my professional life. Grad school refined my research and writing skills. It taught me how to conduct classes and interact with students, professors and other professionals. It taught me to advocate for myself. I will always be deeply thankful for the experience. If you are in the same boat as I was, hang in there and look for that touchstone job that will help you get started. It may not be what you were expecting, but make it work and it can lead you to better things.

Privacy Why It Should Factor Into Your Job Search

Privacy Why It Should Factor Into Your Job SearchPrivacy Why It Should Factor Into Your Job SearchExposure is key when looking for your next position, but is there such a thing as too much exposure? When it comes to your privacy, there certainly is.In such a competitive job market, concerns about privacy generally sachverhalt to the bottom of the list for most job seekers. During the search, youre too busy looking anywhere and everywhere for a position to even consider that our information might be used against us.Your privacy is at stake during your search for a new position. Although weve be conditioned to carefully distribute our information online, job seekers tend to throw caution to the wind when it comes to employment applications and resume postings. The fact of the matter is that your job search often depends on the distribution of relatively private information to a variety of different sources.Identity theft, fraud, and job scams are very real and dangerous possibilities t hat many job seekers fall prey to. When utilizing the Internet for your job search - which is more common than not nowadays - its important to understand what kind of schemes are lurking out there. And while most feel that they are immune to scams, all kinds of job seekers are still being taken advantage of.Verse Yourself in the Warning SignsNo one enjoys keeping a guard up during their search, but its best to stay vigilant when it comes to your privacy. Here are a few warning signs to look for when considering your privacyJob listings with poor grammar and misspellings No worthy employer has a job posting riddled with mistakes.Paying money upfront Paying for training fees is very rare, and if so, its usually not brought up directly in a job listing.No available company information Do not apply to postings that do not provide a company name or schmelzglas. On occasion, scammers will borrow company names but lack the email address.Requirements of personal information Never give out your social security number or bank information on an application.Protect Your PrivacyBefore you call off your online-based job search and head for the hills, keep in mind that there are many ways you can protect your privacy during your search. In fact, many of these things are easily overlookedSecure login Only fill out online job applications that provide your browser with a secure login feature. This generally shows up as https// prior to the website URL. Also, your login information should always be quite different that the information you use on other sites.Alternative email address For security reasons, and simply to cut down on the clutter, many job seekers dedicate an email address specifically to their job search.Show caution when listing your home address While its often necessary to use your home address on your resume, it may be safer to rent a post office box to use during your job search.Contact directly If at all possible, contact the the company and submit your mat erials directly to the hiring manager.Keep track Its common to post your resume freely during the job search, but this is can be dangerous. Keep a list of everywhere your resume is posted, along with your username and password.Sharing information Never share information with a potential employer before you feel assured that they are legitimate. Do your researchBe conscious of your level of privacy throughout your search for a job. Look for warning signs that could potentially lead to privacy infringement, as well as doing your best to combat any opportunity to put your information in justice.Have you ever been faced with the threat of privacy infringement?

Navy Boot Camp

Navy Boot CampNavy Boot CampAlmost every week a new bus of recruits arrives at the Recruit Training Command - also known as Navy Boot Camp.Navy Boot Camp is held at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes (RTC Great Lakes), north of Chicago, Illinois. It is the only enlisted basic training location for the Navy since 1999. The first few days are not too challenging as they spend their time in the day waiting in lines to process into the military. This requires medical check ups, briefings, and other administrative hurdles each recruit must perform. Navy Drill Instructors - Recruit Division Commanders The real fun begins when you are assigned to a Recruit Division, and get to meet your instructor. In the Navy, the instructors are called RDCs (Recruit Division Commanders). Addressing an RDC as Sir, or Maam will find the recruit some added attention.The RDCs are Chief Petty Officers or Petty Officers and can addresses as such. Its vital that you address a Petty Officer as Petty Officer _______, and a Chief as Chief ______. Navy Chiefs wait with eager anticipation for new recruits to address them as sir, or maam. This is normally followed by a tyrannical display, intended to throw recruits into a total disarray of confusion, while demonstrating that it is really Navy Chiefs who are in charge of the Navy (and new recruits). Boot Camp Week By Week P Week Boot Camp begins with P-days, approximately five days long. During P-days you will undergo medical, dental and administrative screenings, get inoculations and be issued uniforms. You will learn the basics of watch standing, chain of command and the organization of Navy life. During your in-processing, you will complete paperwork to begin your military pay. At the end, you will have a commissioning ceremony and at that point your boot camp training will officially start. Week 1. After P. week, the real Navy training begins, and if you think your RDC was tough during the first couple of days, wait until the first w eek officially begins. The first three weeks of Navy Boot Camp are clearly the toughest (physically, and stressfully). Get through the first three weeks, and youll almost assuredly graduate. As with Army and Air Force Basic Training, during the first couple of weeks, youll find that no one can seem to do anything right. During the first week, youll be required to take your initial swim qualifications. Before you graduate boot camp, youll be required to pass the requirements for 3rd class swim qualifications. Also during this first week, your RDC will introduce you to the complexities of military strenge ausbildung (marching). Classroom learning during week one will be about rank/rate recognition, rape awareness, equal opportunities, sexual harassment and fraternization, and core values. The first week is also your most intensive week of physical conditioning. Week 2. During the second week, youll receive your dress uniforms (More clothes to stencil.). You dont get to keep your dress uniforms, however. Just as soon as you stencil them, youll take them over to the tailors to be fitted correctly. Your classroom work will consist of a course on professionalism, test taking, Navy chain of command, watch standing, and customs and courtesies. Youll also take your first written test, covering all the subjects that youve learned so far. Of course, physical training, drill, and general getting yelled at will continue through this week. Confidence Course - Week 2 of Navy boot camp wraps up with your first visit to the confidence course. If youre in any kind of shape at all, youll enjoy this part of the course. The Navy Boot Camp Confidence Course is designed to simulate obstacles one may have to encounter during a shipboard emergency. Recruits don OBAs (Oxygen Breathing Apparatus, standard equipment for shipboard fire-fighting) carry sandbags, toss life rings, and climb through a scuttle (a small circular door) with full seabags. The Confidence Course is not an individu al event. Its a gruppe effort. Recruits complete the course in groups of four. The object is to cross the finish line as a team, not as individuals. Week 3. During the third week, there is less classroom learning, and more on-hands learning. Your classroom work will consist of training about Naval history, laws of armed conflict, money management, shipboard communications, navy ships and aircraft (fixed wing and rotary wing), and basic seamanship. Youll recap these with your second written test. After that, put on your gloves, and dust off your knot-making techniques, as youll get to practice basic line-handling skills (after all, we cant have new recruits tying a slip-knot and allowing that aircraft carrier to drift away from the dock. This would upset the Captain, and would undoubtedly irritate your chief). Youll also get direct experience and practice in first aid techniques. Of course, during week three, the yelling, drill, and physical training will continue. Week 4. During wee k 4, youll notenzeichen that youre not being yelled at quite so much. It seems that either the RDCs are slacking off, or you and your shipmates are starting to get your act together. Depending upon what kind of shape you were in to start with, you may also note that your muscles dont hurt as much when you wake up each morning. This is a good thing, as week 4 will be your initial Physical Training Test. If you dont do well on this test, youll find yourself in line for some individual training, and remember what I said about not wanting to do that. Nope. No fun at all. The Navy PT Test consists of sit-reach, curl-ups, push-ups, and running/or swimming. The Navy is the only military service which tests for flexibility. They do this by means of a sit-reach test. The testee sits on the ground with his/her legs stretched out in front, knees straight, and toes pointed straight up. Without jerking or bouncing, you lean forward and touch your toes with your fingers. You must continue to tou ch your toes for at least one second. You get three tries. Curl-ups are just sit-ups with knees bent, and arms crossing your chest. You must score a Good or better on each area of the PT Test in order to graduate Navy Boot Camp. (After Boot Camp, its merely necessary to score a Satisfactory or better on the PT Tests). Also during the fourth week, youll pick up your dress uniforms (hopefully, they fit now), and get graduation (yearbook) pictures taken. Week 5. The fifth week adds the following tasks mainly in the classroom, at the firing range and in the computer / online classroom Increasing the number of live rounds fired with the M-9, 9mm handgun from five rounds to 40 rounds.Firing five frangible training rounds on a Mossberg shotgun.Extensive anti-terrorism/force-protection briefings on threat conditions, history of terrorism and steps sailors can take to present less of a potential target.Computer classes and familiarization with the Navy Knowledge Online Web site.Eight one-hou r mentoring sessions, with RTC staffers and an RDC. Week 6. The sixth week the recruits start to apply some of the many things they have learned. Protection from chemical, biological, and radiologicalsituations as well as anti-terrorism force protection training using all the available protective gear. Also basic damage control for shipboard emergencies and fitness and health awareness is experienced by the recruits. Week 7. Week 7 is Battle Stations WeekThis week is a capstone of all the skills learned so far and applied in a 12 plus hour event that is both tiring, stressful, and exhilarating team work event. The live fire test at the range, final PT test, and the Command Assessment Readiness Test (Battle Stations) is conducted this week. Week 8. Graduation Week. Recruits are officially sailors and pass and review at a graduation ceremony. Afterwards, they check out of basic training and move onto their follow-on rating schools where they will learn specific job skills that they si gned up for prior to Boot Camp. Getting Paid At Boot Camp Direct Deposit is mandatory for military pay. You should already have a bank account set up before you leave for basic training, and bring your account information and an ATM/debit card with you. If you dont have an account set up, one of the first things the staff will do is require you to establish an account at the Navy Credit Union or base bank. However, it may be several weeks before the bank can give you a debit card, which will impact on your ability to access your pay.Military personnelarepaid on the 1st and 15th of each month. If those days fall on a non-duty day, you are paid on the preceding duty day. Your pay is direct-deposited into your bank account.

What Everybody Is Saying About Lab Tech Resume Is Dead Wrong and Why

What Everybody Is Saying About Lab Tech Resume Is Dead Wrong and Why The Number One Question You Must Ask for Lab Tech Resume Other labs are rather large employing over 100 technicians. Entry-level lab technician resume templates should be simple for you. Lab techs require a number of technical skills to carry out their jobs accurately and safely. They must know how to calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment. The Downside Risk of Lab Tech Resume The resume summary is a short paragraph stating your key dentist experience and techniques. Yes, theres somebody who can assist you with your essays expert essay writers at MyPerfectWords. Observe that the section employs bullet points so the skills are simple to read and do not bore or distract the reader. Writing a resume from scratch may be a daunting job, no 2 ways about it. At length, the last portion of the sample is the education section. The samples core qualifications section demonstrates a very good mix of the technical abilities and laboratory skills you ought to also list. Our job is to help students in the progression of career plans and job search abilities. If youre asking for work in an academic setting, like a lab at a university, place your education section close to the peak of your resume. Even the easiest pharmacy schools to become into will ask that you get a superb GPA. You dont require experience to get achievements. Many resumes are in fact an assortment of fashions. On top of that, searching for internships is wholly free. The roles mentioned previously will likely vary dependent on the particular area where you specialize. An associates degree is the typical degree of education needed to get an entry-level position. If you want to be successful then you always have to compose your resume specifically to the job that youre applying to. Another bonus of experiencing a bachelors degree is that you might have the ability to advance to the job of chemist and lead a group of technicians after gaining years of experience. In your objective statement demonstrate what you are able to add to the new position and the organization and why youre a great fit for your new career. When youre looking for a new job, it is crucial to compose a great resume to receive your foot in the door. Short times between jobs or work experience should not hurt your odds of getting an interview. You will receive perfectly optimized resumes and youre going to make your day-to-day life simpler You will carry out more complicated tasks, which might incorporate some analysis. Predicated on good illustration of skills meant for job program, you ought to be sure that the skills you shown are connected to the application. Chemistry laboratory technicians should have high-level laboratory abilities. Resume templates are one method to guarantee structure behind your resume. What the In-Crowd Wont Tell You About Lab Tech Resume Tech support scams are typica l. Tech support scammers would like you to believe you get a significant issue with your computer, such as, for instance, a virus. You are able to import the simple information from social media such as Google, Facebook or Twitter. If you buy a phone call you didnt expect from somebody who says theres an issue with your computer, hang up. A full-time schedule is normal. Also be sure youre listing professional references rather than buddies or relatives. As you certainly require an outstanding job, your visitors wish to choose what you could do for them. The Hidden Secret of Lab Tech Resume Employers also utilize cover letters to read about your previous jobs. Applicants have to be legally permitted to work in the USA. Applying for civilian jobs means you are going to have to use language people beyond the military can understand. Or it may be used as a healthcare stepping-stone job. The Tried and True Method for Lab Tech Resume in Step by Step Detail Resumes are just a page in length (if you dont own a range of years of experience in a certain field), and space is at a premium. They provide the all important first impressions to an employer that an applicant cannot give during the earliest phase of the application process. Your resume needs to make them obvious. Your resume or CV may be among the most important projects you ever design. The Lab Tech Resume Trap If you have several samples to test or need an estimate for a whole testing program, youll find our high volume testing discount to help lower your general testing price. Applying for a Lab Technician position greatly counts on the capability of your written application to make an effect on the screening party. A couple of different protocols could possibly be used to rate the glucose level in the blood. Safety is of utmost significance in a laboratory, as many specimens could result in an infection.

Before they were famous legendary career failures

Before they were famous legendary career failures Before They Were Famous Legendary Career FailuresPosted September 25, 2013, by Molly Wiltshire-Bridle With their lavish lifestyles, multi-million dollar mansions and private island getaways, it can be easy to forget that many of our best-known famous faces havent always trodden a path paved with gold. Admittedly, many celebs have had it handed to them on a silver platter (anyone else thinking of a certain celebrity clan with the initials KK?), but most have had to learn the hard way that success is rarely achieved on the first try. Just like us common folk, film stars, sporting heroes and CEOs alike have all experienced their fair share of career failures and setbacks. So next time youre questioning the earthly origins of the rich and famous, take a look at some of their rebukes, rebuffs and outright rejections. It should dish up a wholesome reminder that if at first you dont succeed, try, try again ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searchesgoing abroad for careereffective oral and written communication skillsattention to detail skillsdefine communication skills11 top tips for effective time management CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire zugnglich Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineMolly Wiltshire-BridleRelated ArticlesBrowse moreCriminologyCriminology CareersIn a broad sense, criminology is the study of crime, criminals, their behaviour, and societys definition of, and response to, crime and crime prevention, as well as how we treat criminals via corrections.Career progressionOnline studyBoosting qualifications and skills is key to your employment futureAustralia may see the creation of up to 9.3 million new jobs over the next 15 years, according to projections set out by Skills Australia in a recent report.Dental AssistantDentistryCareers in dental assistance something to smile aboutIf youre like most people and hate going to the dentist, youre probably going to appreciate anyone who makes the process as smooth and fast as possible.