ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (S.T.E.M.)
MISSION:
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To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful problem-solvers in careers and post-secondary learning involving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
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To prepare students to successfully study, analyze, and apply scientific principles, theories, and/or methods within their future careers and post-secondary learning involving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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To provide opportunities for students to work collaboratively in cross curricular activities including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Pathways: Science (Environmental, Geophysics and Medical Science)
Engineering and Technology
[See Business Academy for description of Technology/Computer Science pathway]
Mathematics
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Science Pathways prepare students for further study toward careers in the healthcare industry, biosciences and biomedical technology.
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Engineering and Technology Pathways prepare students for a career in engineering, manufacturing, transportation, construction management, or the aerospace industry.
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Mathematics Pathways incorporate components from science, technology and engineering leading to further study in numerous careers.
SAMPLE CAREER OPTIONS
| agriculturist |
construction manager |
hazardous material technician |
naturalist |
sports trainer |
| anthropologist |
doctor |
industrial (CAD) designer |
nuclear technician |
statistician |
| air-traffic controller |
engineers (acoustical, aerospace, biotechnology, civil, electrical, environmental, geotechnical, industrial, materials, mechanical, nuclear, optical, chemical, safety, structural, transportation, or systems) |
industrial hygienist |
nurse |
surveyor |
| architect |
environmental designer |
laboratory technician |
paleontologist |
teacher |
| astronomer |
equipment manager/manufacturer |
landscape architect/contractor |
park ranger |
technical editor |
| biologist or ecologist |
estimator |
land surveyor |
physical therapist |
technology officer |
| broadband technician |
fabricator |
lobbyist |
physician’s assistant (P.A.) |
urban planner |
| building products manufacturer |
forensic specialist |
marine biologist |
physicist |
volcanologist |
| CAD operator |
forestry technician |
mathematician (research, architectural, interior or fashion design; actuarial science; satellite, CAT and MRI imagery; computer science and software development; operations research; financial analysis; automobile and airplane design; cryptology) |
project manager |
zoologist |
| chemist or toxicologist |
geologist |
meteorologist |
sound technician |
Career pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math lead to one or more of these opportunities:
| Job shadows |
Community service projects |
Scholarship/industry certifications |
| Internships |
College credit courses |
Local, state and national competitions |
| Senior research projects |
College/career portfolios |
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Students who complete required pathway course credits and a related capstone experience receive an Academy certificate and recognition at graduation.
FOR INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC PATHWAY SEQUENCE AND COURSES, SEE THE GUIDANCE LINK TO THE 2010-2011 REGISTRATION HANDBOOK.
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