If you study Science
Technology
Engineering or
Mathematics (
STEM), you can do just about anything. There are many terrific resources on careers in STEM fields. Here are just a few:
Career Zone 
This site is designed for students interested in career exploration. Interests are organized into six clusters, selecting a cluster identifies related careers. While at the site, do not forget to check out Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) for Teens.
Bio Works U
This site introduces students to life science careers. It is set in a virtual university and uses games, experiments, and simulations to show jobs at a range of locations-- a nurse's station, ambulance bay, diagnostic lab, pathology lab, radiology department, pharmacy, physical therapy room, dentist's office, and more. Watch videos of professionals describing what they do. Play the ambulance maze game.
The Sloan Career Corner
This is an ever-expanding resource for anyone interested in exploring over 170 degree fields. Finding out about the education requirements, salaries, and networking will help you plan out your future.
Agricultural Research
As the scientific research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has careers available in the life, physical, and engineering sciences. ARS employs research scientists, postdoctoral research associates, support scientists and research technicians, as well as positions in various professional, technical, administrative, secretarial and clerical, and trades and crafts occupational areas.
Chemistry
College Planning for Chemistry- Good advice from the American Chemical Society.
Computer Science Why Computer Science? 
Computer scientists impact society through their work in many areas. Because computer technology is embedded in so many products, services, and systems, computer scientists can be found in almost every industry. Not convinced yet...take a look at these numbers:
According to the
US Department of Labor, Computer occupations account for 5 out of the 20
fastest growing occupations in the economy.
Computing Health looks at ways physicists, biologists, and even artists are harnessing the power of computers to advance our understanding of biology and human health.
The
SUNY Brockport Computer Science Department page provides many links to sites of interest for students considering a career in Computer Science. The page links to Computer Science programs across New York State including information on SUNY, University and Community College choices, advice to transfer students, and links to related professional societies.
The
ACM Computing Degrees and Career website provides great ideas for how to turn computing into a career, information about computing degrees and majors, and cool computing news. Also check out their
brochure!
Explore Rochester I.T. looks at ways to increase the awareness, excitement and exposure of Rochester area IT employment opportunities among local college students in an effort to enhance the IT Community within Rochester.
The
IEEE website has great information about how to prepare and what to expect from a college computing program.
The New York Software Industry Association provides programs and internship information for members in the software community.
HighTechNY provides listings of some of the 40,000 available high tech job openings in New York State as well as NYS Computer Job Fairs.
The NY Chapter of
The Association for Women in Computing is another wonderful resource for special events and projects geared towards women in the computing field.
The Computing Research Association provides undergraduate and graduate students information about computing awards, graduate and Ph.D. options, career-building opportunities, and diversity.
MathematicsCheck out the
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics for job search resources for students, employment opportunities, learn about mathematics in everyday life, and internship
opportunities.
Engineering
What is Engineering? Engineering is the application of math and science to create something of value from our natural resources. Engineers create everything from roller coasters to light bulbs and bubble wrap to bubble gum. Interested?
While in middle and high school, students interested in engineering should consider taking accelerated courses in several of the following subjects:
- Algebra II
- Biology
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
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- Language Arts
- Precalculus
- Physics
- Second Language
- Trigonometry
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Want to learn more? Check out
TryEngineering.Org and D
iscoverengineering.org.
Engineer Your Life
Many people who love being engineers have said that they didn't consider engineering or even know what it was until a school counselor or parent suggested it as a career option. Sometimes just one adult can make all the difference in helping young people discover their dream jobs.
Manufacturing is Cool
Be an original thinker; explore the possibilities of a career in manufacturing engineering. This site is an easy place to checck out all kinds of manufacturing engineering careers. It is designed by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation to help open students eyes to possibilities within this field. Explore the desk and find out more for yourself!
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