STEM at Thanksgiving

STEM at Thanksgiving

Whether you’re celebrating a vegan Friendsgiving or carving a turkey with the whole extended family, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) will undoubtedly be part of your festivities. The internet abounds with funny and serious ways that science impacts...
5 Tips For Starting Your College Engineering Club

5 Tips For Starting Your College Engineering Club

By Alex Hercules, Base 11 Fellow An engineering club is an important piece of campus life for students. It creates a space where engineering and STEM majors can socialize, share and learn. But you may wonder, “How do I start one?” At Skyline College, in...
You Won’t Believe How Much STEM Majors Earn

You Won’t Believe How Much STEM Majors Earn

The job website Glassdoor recently analyzed nearly half a million resumés to figure out which majors earn the most in their first five years after graduation.  Guess what? The 10 top-paying majors are all in STEM fields — especially in engineering and tech....
This Woman is Launching a Crew to Mars

This Woman is Launching a Crew to Mars

Dawn Stanley is an engineer for NASA’s Space Launch System, who is working on the system that will launch a crew to Mars.“I hope that our missions to asteroids, Mars and beyond will inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, teachers and explorers to pursue...
Where U.S. Tech Workers Earn the Most

Where U.S. Tech Workers Earn the Most

Software engineers, developers, database managers and similar tech jobs continue to be in great demand. In turn, workers with those desirable skill sets command higher salaries. But if you’re looking at a career in one of these lucrative fields, it pays to look...