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“A recent IBM poll of 1,500 CEOs identified creativity as the No. 1 “leadership competency” of the future.”, Newsweek, July 2010

STEM Education is about:

  • Engaging students from preschool through college and beyond in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
  • Exciting students about pursuing STEM careers by integrating technology and engineering into existing science and mathematics curriculum while developing technical and personal skills.
  • Developing problem-based learning opportunities for all students to develop critical skills.

STEAM Education is about:

  • Inspiring students to “think out of the box” and creatively think to solve real-world problems using the tools provided to them.
  • Preparing students for 21st century challenges by providing opportunities for students to ask questions, collaborate and innovate through core standards.
  • Teaching students how to apply concepts by designing hands-on projects to demonstrate their understanding of science, technology, engineering, and art through literacy and mathematics.
  • Emphasize the wonder of art and science as human endeavors.

 

Career Highlight: Medical Laboratory Technician /
Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Health Careers BrochureDo you enjoy collecting samples, analyzing the specimens and then communicating the results to other Health Care Professionals? Medical Laboratory Technicians use science to process blood, tissue and cells to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Diablo Valley College offers a two-year Medical Laboratory Technology program in partnership with John Muir Health. This program prepares students for careers working in hospital laboratories, research laboratories, biotechnology and more. Students can obtain a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate in Science Degree. http://www.dvc.edu/org/pdfs/programs/MLT-info.pdf

The average wage in the bay area is $22.48 an hour. The need for Medical Laboratory Technicians is projected to increase slightly over the next several years. http://4cd.emsicareercoach.com/ccindex.php

If you have technical skills, like to solve problems and pay attention to details, this may be the career for you. Check out these resources for more information:

Why Careers in STEAM?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in professional, scientific, and technical services is projected to grow by 29 percent, adding about 2.1 million new jobs between 2010 and 2020. The Stem Workforce: an Occupational Overview

“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist
once he grows up.” Pablo Picasso

STEM: Good Jobs Now and For the Future

  • In 2010, there were 7.6 million STEM workers in the United States, representing about 1 in 18 workers.
  • STEM occupations are projected to grow by 17.0 percent from 2008 to 2018, compared to 9.8 percent growth for non-STEM occupations.
  • STEM workers command higher wages, earning 26 percent more than their non-STEM counterparts.
  • More than two-thirds of STEM workers have at least a college degree, compared to less than one-third of non-STEM workers.
  • STEM degree holders enjoy higher earnings, regardless of whether they work in STEM or non-STEM occupations.

Credit: Economics and Statistics Administration, United States Department of Commerce

“Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity
of the imagination.” John Dewey

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