Insights on STEM Careers

Wendelberger, Joanne Roth¹ 

[1] Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

关键词: STEM;    CAREERS;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1163633
RP-ID  :  LA-UR-14-28616
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1163633

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

This presentation will provide career advice for individuals seeking to go beyond just having a job to building a successful career in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Careful planning can be used to turn a job into a springboard for professional advancement and personal satisfaction. Topics to be addressed include setting priorities, understanding career ladders, making tough choices, overcoming stereotypes and assumptions by others, networking, developing a professional identify, and balancing a career with family and other personal responsibilities. Insights on the transition from individual technical work to leadership will also be provided. The author will draw upon experiences gained in academic, industrial, and government laboratory settings, as well as extensive professional service and community involvement.