The Importance of STEM Careers: Quotes from Influential People
There are currently more scholarships, resources, and support available to STEM students than ever before--including students who have traditionally been under-represented in professions related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Yes, society has rallied around STEM students, a group that just might involve you. If you're considering a career in a STEM-related field, take a look at these STEM-spiring quotes!
"To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science."
-Albert Einstein
No list of STEM-spiring quotes would be complete without one from arguably the most important and beloved scientist of all time.
If you are the type of person who appreciates the challenge of solving a seemingly vexing problem, why not follow in the great-fellow's footsteps and pursue your own path in science? Who knows, you just might be able to advance his equations on the conservation of matter and energy.
"Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science."
-Edwin Powell Hubble
You might be familiar with the Hubble Telescope, which for 26 years has been floating around the universe, sending magnificent pictures back to scientists on Earth.
The images that come from the telescope that bears his name demonstrate exactly what Mr. Hubble meant when he called science an adventure. It's stunning. It's exciting. And it will open your eyes and mind to previously unfathomable possibilities.
"It's a passport to the world. Engineering is that base qualification that can take you anywhere."
-Regina Moran, CEO of Fujitsu Ireland and president of Engineers of Ireland
An engineering degree can take you further than almost any other degree--maybe even into the cosmos.
And even if you don't have designs on becoming an astronaut, an engineering technology degree can open doors to nearly every industry.
"Ask what do you want now, to free yourself from thinking about the limitations of the technology, and let your imagination take you to what things do you want to have done, what problems do you want to solve."
-Andra Keay, managing director, Silicon Valley Robotics
Imagine a world without cellphones, tablets and Twitter. Hard to do, isn't it? Fact is, the pace of innovation has never been quicker. Technological advances almost seem commonplace. And only the people who dare to dream big--many of whom work in STEM-related industries--have any idea of what might come next.
"When they're shown what engineers do, 76 percent of girls get interested in engineering."
-Information from the American Association of University Women
For too long, STEM careers have been male-dominated. Not anymore. Now everyone knows that girls and women and other under-represented groups need to become scientists and web developers and researchers--otherwise the world is missing out on an awful lot of talent.
"Don't be afraid of hard work. Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Don't let others discourage you or tell you that you can't do it. In my day, I was told women didn't get into chemistry. I saw no reason why we couldn't."
-Gertrude B. Elion
This quote by the 1988 Nobel Prize winner in physiology is included just to reiterate the fact that the doors to STEM careers have been kicked wide open for absolutely everyone who wants to get educated, work hard and help advance technology, medicine and almost every other industry.
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— Robert L Goodman (@RobertLGoodman) November 29, 2015
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