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This 6-page article written by Kevin J. Fleming discusses the lack of skilled technicians in California. Fleming argues that the lack of skilled technicians is caused by the focus on pursuing 4-year degrees immediately after high school. A university degree is no longer a guarantee for success....

This 1-page activity, from the Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center, includes a lesson in which students survey foods at a supermarket to determine which gives the most energy for the least amount of money. The lesson helps students make comparative judgments from data; interpret data...

This 15-page paper, from the Wisconsin Center for Education, presents the results of a study investigating whether adapting instruction to gender preferences can improve the attitudes of students and their performance in mathematics. The study found that there was no effect on performance based on...

The objective of this learning activity is to "create an awareness of carbon nanotubes (CNT) and how their use in future applications within the field of nanotechnology can benefit our society." This will be achieved through the use of hands-on models that explore bonding and molecular geometry....

This lab activity from the Biotechnology Alliance for Suncoast Biology Educators (BABSE) is intended to demonstrate appropriate use of a microscope. It covers the basic care and operation of a compound light microscope. The lesson includes information on how a compound microscope works, a diagram of...

Description: This collection of resources, made available by Riverside Community College, provides information about education for and careers in the Supply Chain Technician field. Included in the collection is a section of resources designed for middle school students, and a section of resources...

This 213-page report looks at education requirements, projected job accessibility and potential earnings by the industries and occupations the jobs cluster in, and differences for male and female workers. The report depicts the most positive outlook for workers with Bachelor's and graduate degrees....

This 307-page book, from the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), discusses and offers a solution to America's technician shortage in STEM fields. The proposed solution "is to create career pathways for STEM technicians in existing 4000 STEM high schools that would inform,...

This 32-page resource from the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics provides information on alternative careers in applied mathematics. "In this guide, you will find answers to questions about careers in applied mathematics and computational science, and profiles of professionals working...

In this presentation, Jim Marti, from the University of Minnesota, highlights career opportunities for STEM students in nanotechnology. The following roles are explored: engineer, scientist, technician, and end user. Nanotechnology job trends, job titles, and places of employment are also...