Career of the Month: Astronomer

Journal Article | September 2022

Astronomers study objects that are outside of the Earth’s realm, such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies. Chris Carilli is an astronomer at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), which operates the…

Exemplary Science for Building Interest in STEM Careers

NSTA Press Book | September 2012

National standards encourage science teachers to help “increase student economic productivity through the use of the knowledge, understandings, and skills of the scientifically literate person in their careers.”…

Careers in Geology and Geosciences

Book Chapter | March 2011

The Reading on Careers in Geology and Geosciences provides a resource for teachers to help students know what geologists do and how to become one. The Readings were written especially for Project Earth Science:…

All in a Day's Work, 2nd Edition: Careers Using Science

NSTA Press Book | June 2008

“Almost all careers in the 21st century require a working knowledge of science and mathematics,” says Steve Metz, The Science Teacher field editor, in his introduction to All in a Day’s Work, 2nd edition. “The pending…

Introducing Engineering as an Altruistic STEM Career

Journal Article | February 2021

Perspectives on Teaching from Early-Career Scientists

Journal Article | March 2022

Many graduate students spend a part of their time teaching at the university level. While there is an abundance of advice from older, more established faculty, the perspective and teaching styles of graduate students…

The Talent Marketplace: Where Science Careers Are Made

Book Chapter | September 2012

In this chapter, aspects of science career planning and development are discussed from a different perspective, which at first glance may seem remote and overly theoretical. However, it is the author’s hope that, as the…

Preparing Students for Careers That Do Not Yet Exist

Book Chapter | September 2012

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), as a self-described “teaching and learning laboratory for imagination and inquiry,” has a history of pursuing innovations closely aligned with the vision and…

Educating Students About Careers in Science: Why It Matters

Book Chapter | September 2012

In this chapter, the authors’ analyze why school science needs to attend more to educating students about opportunities for scientific careers. The arguments of this chapter are twofold: (1) School science education…

Leadership for New Teachers: How to Turn the Job Into a Career

Book Chapter | September 2013

Finally, this chapter talks about how to translate your enthusiasm and energy into becoming a young leader in the world of science education. It will look at possible future career aspirations that science teachers can…

Active Learning as a Way to Interest More Students in Science Careers

Book Chapter | September 2012

In this chapter, the experiences of a science educator and two technology education (TE) classroom teachers are offered. The school is a rural middle school in a Midwestern state where authors collaborated to promote…

Science Beyond the Laboratory: The Intriguing Career Paths of 14 Scientists and Engineers

Book Chapter | September 2012

A planetary scientist working on human rights issues? A bird brain researcher hosting a radio show? In this chapter, the authors present vignettes of real scientists who found themselves traveling unique career paths…

Changes Needed in Science Education for Attracting More Students to STEM Careers

Book Chapter | September 2012

Dr. Alberts’s editorials—Why I Became a Scientist; On Becoming a Scientist; Prioritizing Science Education; Reframing Science Standards; and An Education That Inspires—provide a “setting” for meeting Goal Four of the…

The Promise of Service-Learning as an Instructional Approach to Motivate Interest in STEM Careers

Book Chapter | September 2012

While the promise of service-learning for increasing interest and achievement in mathematics and pursuing mathematical careers is apparent, little research has been conducted to show that the promise can be reached.…

Real World Externships Exposing Students to Possible Careers in STEM Disciplines

Book Chapter | September 2012

For secondary teachers of mathematics, science, and technology, Real World Externships help them answer the legitimate student query: “Why am I ever gonna need to know this?” with real challenges and problems…