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STEM Career Profile

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Items Needed

  • Internet access for research
  • Paper, pen/pencil, or a digital device for writing

Instructions

  1. Research the STEM Career:
    • Use legitimate sources to gather information about being a this STEM career.
    • Find details about education requirements, job responsibilities, and advancements in this STEM field.
    • Keep track of sources to support your findings.
  2. Create a Persona:
    • Develop a fictional yet realistic professional profile based on your research.
    • Include at least:
      • Three factual statements related to this STEM field.
      • Three imagined statements that showcase your persona’s experiences or opinions.
  3. Build a Profile:
    • Include the following details:
      • A relevant and creative handle (username).
      • A profile picture (can be drawn, digital, or symbolic).
      • Your name and title.
      • Relevant websites or sources.
      • Keywords tied to this STEM field.
  4. Create Posts:
    • Write four engaging posts based on your research.
    • Posts can include insights, fun facts, challenges in this STEM field, or reflections on technology in this STEM field.
  5. Present and Share:
    • Showcase the profiles to the group and discuss different aspects of the career.

Specific Careers:

See the Six STEM fields for possible specific Careers.

Generic Worksheet Outline

Section 1: Research & Facts

1. What does a [STEM career] do?
(Write a brief description of the job.)

2. Education & Skills
(What education and skills are needed for this career?)

3. Career Facts (from research)
Find three real facts about being a [STEM career]. Suggestions:

  • Common job responsibilities.
  • Work environments (e.g., labs, offices, fieldwork).
  • Career outlook or advancements in the field.

4. Personal Thoughts on the Career (based on research)
Write three thoughts about this career based on what you’ve learned. Suggestions:

  • What seems exciting or challenging about this career?
  • How does this STEM field impact science, technology, or society?
  • What skills would make someone great at this career?

Section 2: Create Your Persona

1. Name & Title:
(Example: Dr. Alex Morgan, Aerospace Engineer)

2. Social Media Handle:
(Create a creative, relevant username.)

3. Profile Picture Description:
(Draw or describe what your profile image would look like.)

4. Keywords for Your Profile:
(What words would someone use to find this profile? Example: coding, robotics, medical research, space exploration.)

5. Imaginary Websites for Your Profile:
(Create three pretend websites that would be relevant to your persona.)

Example:

  • FutureTechHub.com – A resource center for innovation in STEM.
  • STEMExplorer.net – Insights on careers and discoveries in science and technology.
  • BuildTheFuture.org – A space to discuss emerging STEM fields and opportunities.

Section 3: Posts & Engagement

Write four posts that highlight your persona’s knowledge and interests in [STEM career]. Be sure to mix factual information with creative statements.

Post 1: (Share an exciting fact about this field.)
Post 2: (Explain a challenge in this profession.)
Post 3: (Discuss a futuristic idea in this area of STEM.)
Post 4: (Engage with followers by asking a question.)

Suggested Hashtags:

  • #STEMCareers
  • #InnovationInScience
  • #FutureTechnology
  • #ProblemSolvers
  • #STEMEducation

Section 4: Sources & Reflection

1. List Your Sources:
(Write down websites or references used for research.)

2. Reflection:
(What did you learn about this career? Would you pursue this profession?)

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