STEM Voodoo Blog
Exploring the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through insightful articles and discoveries.
An Update on the Hiatus
Hello Everyone! Sorry for the extended delay between posts. As much as I would like to update this site on a weekly basis, at the moment I am unable to do it alone. Because of that, the posts will be a little bit more spread out until further notice. Ultimately, I will still try to recruit various other industry professionals, STEM enthusiasts and educators to help provide useful information on the site for those of you who are interested! Today’s post is just more of an update to the hiatus wit...
Choosing The Right Mentor For You
A mentor is considered to be an experienced and trusted advisor. An advisor who can often help guide an individual on a path towards a particular goal. A good mentor will provide information and knowledge. In addition, a good mentor can also provide constructive criticism, discipline, encouragement, connections, and tools to help stimulate personal and professional growth. Mentors also help people learn more about themselves. Depending on the desired goal, having someone available to share insid...
The Importance STEM of Projects
A STEM project can be a wonderful hobby. It can help an individual increase their self confidence, and often help them build interpersonal skills. A STEM project could also be a part of a showcase where an individual can express their talents and expertise for potential employers. STEM projects have also allowed people to break into new industries, build businesses, develop patterns, and solve complex problems. Every project has it’s own measure of success, and that measurement of success may of...
The Benefits Of Earning A STEM Degree
There are many benefits to earning a STEM degree. Pursuing a STEM degree can be challenging, but it can also be rewarding. STEM degrees provide pathways to some of the fastest growing career fields, and the flexibility to work in unique environments. A STEM degree can lead to wonderful career opportunities, and meaningful work that can have a positive impact on society.
Additional Resources for STEM Educators
I really admire our teachers out there. Teachers use the resources and information that they have available to them to help stimulate innovation, and growth among their students. Their commitment, dedication, and passion for the education of others is inspiring. It is important for teachers and students to have access to reliable, and readily available information and resources. In today’s post, I would like to provide a little assistance to our educators out there by highlighting some great inf...
Finding Jobs within the Tech Industry
Finding jobs within the tech industry can sometimes be a little intimidating. It is an industry is known for it’s research, development, discovery, and innovation. It is also an industry that continues to shape the future of our society through it’s growth and advancement. It is a flexible industry that provides the opportunity for anyone to learn new skills, and take on meaningful challenges. The demand for quality professionals within the tech industry is high, and so are the salaries. If you ...
Additional Resources for Struggling College Students
Let’s talk about a few resources for students who may be struggling in their current classes. Having a good set of resources or a reliable source of information is important and can help tremendously when it comes to educational growth and development. Today’s topic will just highlight a few of the resources available that some individuals may or may not be aware of. Some of these resources are a little traditional while others may rely on the internet. The point is that there are a lot of resou...
Which Laptop Should I Buy For My Coding Class?
So, you may be thinking about coding. You may also be thinking where do I start, or what type of laptop should I buy for a particular class? Those were some of the thoughts that crossed my mind when I entered into the computer engineering program. Starting anything new can sometimes be a little intimidating. Just the thought of working with computers can often be intimidating. Even shopping for a computer can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience, as they are generally high priced items...
The Benefits of Community Engagement, and Participation
If there is a positive nurturing environment available and accessible, then there is value in community engagement, and participation. The design of this site was, and is, based on the inspiration and desire to help others while building a shared community. I believe that intellectual and emotional growth can be attained through collaboration and shared experiences. We aim to do this by providing a positive nurturing environment. Because of this, we have now incorporated the STEM Voodoo “Forums”...