Career Day: STEM Careers for Students

Career Day: STEM Careers for Students

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The videos in this collection are from a series of four programs called "Career Day." Targeted to middle and high school students, the series explores various career areas in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Fairfax Network, Fairfax County Public Schools


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    Robotics in Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 5:48


    We visit a local hospital where robotics are being used to perform surgery.

    medicine robotics
    What to Study for Robotics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 0:43


    Our Career Day guidance counselors provides suggestions for students on what classes to take if they are interested in robotics.

    study robotics
    Creating Bio-based Material

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 8:35


    Introduces students to the concept of bio-based material by visiting several labs where research and development is being done.

    material
    Intro to Robotics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 1:44


    Provides an introduction to the field of robotics.

    robotics
    Learning About Environmental Stewardship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 3:39


    Students in a Conservation Science class learn about how to care for the environment.

    learning students environmental stewardship conservation science
    Environmental Scientists at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 5:22


    Provides students with an introduction to environmental science by following two Environmental Scientists at work.

    scientists environmental
    Intro to Sustainability

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 1:46


    Provides students with an overview of the concept of sustainability.

    sustainability
    Intro to Civil Engineering

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 5:38


    A Civil Engineer walks us through part of her day as she describes to students what we mean by civil engineering.

    civil engineering civil engineers
    Using GIS to Fight Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 7:39


    Police officers explain how they use GIS to track and fight crime.

    police crime gis
    What to Study for GIS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 0:34


    Our Career Day guidance counselor gives some tips to students on classes they might consider if they have an interest in studying GIS.

    study gis
    Using GIS to Study Sinkholes and Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 6:50


    Doctoral students from George Mason University describe how they are using GIS in their environmental study projects.

    study climate change george mason university gis doctoral sinkholes
    Environmentally Conscious City Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 2:55


    An application designer from American Forests describes how some Washington, DC high school students used the CityGreen application to look at the considerations for green space around their school.

    washington washington dc conscious environmentally city planning
    Using GIS to Study Environmental Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 5:23


    Introduces students to the concept of remote sensing and how it can be used to study and minimize the impact of development on the environment.

    study environmental change
    What is a Sustainability Consultant?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 5:35


    We meet a Sustainability Consultant as he conducts an Energy Audit in a private home. He describes his process as he goes and explains why an Energy Audit is helpful.

    sustainability consultant energy audit
    Intro to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 2:10


    Introduces students to the field of GIS and its applicable uses.

    gis geographic information systems gis
    Building a Solar-Powered Home, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 5:09


    Meet an Energy Efficient Engineer who discusses the design elements involved in a solar-powered home. She also talks about what she studied in order to pursue a career in the field.

    home part solar powered
    Building a Solar-Powered Home, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 4:09


    Students take on the project of building a scale model of a solar home.

    students home part solar powered
    Intro to Alternative Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2013 1:25


    Introduces students to the study of Alternative Energy.

    alternative energy

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