STEM Careers
The Scientific Literacy Center here at Morehouse has a Plethora of STEM careers and organizations that benefit undergraduate minorities for the benefit of knowledge enhancement in STEM Career Fields. The STEMport database provides information on employee characteristics and requirements; occupation specific information and requirements; and workforce characteristics. The database allows you to search information on over one hundred STEM occupations, including typical work activities and tasks as well as information on required education, typical college major, salary, and anticipated job growth.
Earth and Physical Science Careers
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Information is provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.
Quick Facts
- One-fourth of minority students who start as STEM majors graduate with a STEM major.
- Projections suggest that STEM-related job opportunities will grow nearly 17% over the next decade; more than 60% of those jobs will require a college degree or higher.
- There will be a million more new STEM job openings in future years and students are currently not in the pipeline to fill these positions.