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What is STEM?

It stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications.

STEM is an educational program developed to prepare primary and secondary students for college and graduate study in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In addition to subject-specific learning, STEM aims to foster inquiring minds, logical reasoning, and collaboration skills.

Educators break STEM down into seven standards of practice (or skill sets) for educating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics students:

Learn and apply content

Integrate content

Interpret and communicate information

Engage in inquiry

Engage in logical reasoning

Collaborate as a team

Apply technology appropriately

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In the 21st century, scientific and technological innovations have become increasingly important as we face the benefits and challenges of both globalization and a knowledge-based economy. To succeed in this new information-based and highly technological society, students need to develop their capabilities in STEM to levels much beyond what was considered acceptable in the past.

National Science Foundation

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FACTS ABOUT STEM EDUCATION

Number of unfilled STEM vacancies are higher than qualified candidates,

The average payout of STEM jobs is 70% more than the national average.

The department of commerce predicts; between 2008 to 2018, STEM jobs will grow twice than other jobs.

STEM employees are in charge of building communities and moving the nation forward.

Mechanical engineering is the most popular major/career choice for STEM-interested students.

Females who show an interest in STEM studies choose to focus more on science education.

Not every STEM job requires a four-year degree.

A bachelor's degree isn't required for every STEM job.

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THE SUBJECTS IN THE STEM STRAND

GRADE 11 STEM SUBJECTS:

Oral Communication

Reading and Writing Skills

Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika at Kulturang Filipino

Pagbasa at Pagsusuri ng Iba’t Ibang Teksto Tungo sa Pananaliksik

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

General Mathematics

Statistics and Probability

Pre-Calculus

Basic Calculus

Earth and Life Science

Physical Education and Health

Empowerment Technologies

Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction

Practical Research

English for Academic and Professional Purposes

GRADE 12 STEM SUBJECTS:

Pagsulat sa Filipino sa Piling Larangan

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person / Pambungad sa Pilosopiya ng Tao

Physical Education and Health

Personal Development / Pansariling Kaunlaran

Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics

Research in Daily Life

Enterpreneurship

General Physics

General Biology

General Chemistry

Research/Capstone Project

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What courses can you take after STEM SHS?

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

plans, designs, and reviews the construction of buildings

Bachelor of Science in Biology

deals with the study of living things

Its careers are the following:

Research Assistant in government agencies

Researcher for industries involved in biotechnology, agriculture, food and nutrition, and pharmaceutic;

Biological Laboratory Technician

College Instructor

Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology

primarily concerned with identifying, describing, and manipulating the components of cells and organisms including Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), Ribonucleic acid (RNA), and proteins.

among its many practical applications are the detection of diseases, gene therapy, in vitro fertilization, and DNA profiling to name a few.

Its careers are the following:

Forensic Scientist

Research Technician

Technical Writer

Geneticist

Toxicologist

Veterinarian

Wildlife Manager

Pest Control Officer

Medical Technologist

Microbiologist

Product Safety Officer

Bachelor of Science in Physics

teaches about the laws of nature and how to use these laws to understand and explain how the things around us work.

Its careers are the following:

Cadet Engineers

Science Research

Specialist Process Engineer

Production Engineer

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

designing, developing, and managing information systems such as office automation systems, transaction processing systems, transport information systems, navigation systems, and other systems that provide related services

Its careers are the following:

Database Administrator

Database Designer

Financial Analyst/Auditor

Programmer

College Instructor

Systems Developer

Systems Analyst

Auditor for Information System

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

trains in the design, development, and maintenance of computer systems including both hardware and software

Its careers are the following:

Project Engineer

Network Systems Administrator

Data Communications Engineer

Systems Engineer

Systems Developer

Systems Analyst

Systems Designer

Technical Support Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer

College Instructor

Researcher

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

deals with the processing and distribution of data with emphasis on its application on businesses

write, design, and maintain computer programs

checking errors, determining appropriate solutions to fix problems, and rewriting codes to accommodate necessary changes

Its careers are the following:  

Network Administrator

Database Manager

Technical Support Specialist

Web Developer

QA Specialist

Mobile Applications Developer

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

generally concerned with the effective use of computation methods to analyze, solve, and come up with practical solutions for different problems, often through the use of computers or computer programs designed to perform specific tasks

Its careers are the following:

Application Developer

Game Developer

Software Developer

Computer Programmer

Data Analyst

Systems Analyst

Professor

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

also known as Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BS Medical Laboratory Science)

deals with the use of modern technology in detecting, identifying, and predicting the possible course of diseases that can put a person’s health at risk

helps gain a better understanding of the nature of diseases, the things that cause them, the way they spread, and the way to stop them or slow their growth down

gives some background information on the natural composition of the human body and how you can use that information to detect potential or existing problems

Its careers are the following:

Medical Technologist for hospitals, clinics, and sanitarium

Medical Technologist for Medico-Legal cases

Researcher

College Professor

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

revolves around caring for the sick or injured

does not only involve addressing immediate threats to the patient’s health, but also guiding the patient all the way through physical, mental, and emotional recovery

conduct health assessments

provide patients with preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care

perform life-saving interventions

respond to disaster and emergency situations, and keep medical documentations

perform first aid techniques

take care of wounds

prepare and administer drugs

feed patients through intravenous tubes

monitor vital signs

care for patients with special needs such as those with physical disabilities, mental illnesses, developmental disorders, recurring illnesses, and patients who are only awaiting death

Its careers are the following:

Clinic Nurse

Community Health Nurse

Private Nurse

Company Nurse

School Nurse

Military Nurse

College Professor

Researcher

Entrepreneur

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

concerned with using different methods and strategies to help people with serious physical, mental, or emotional conditions that keep them from functioning the way they are supposed to

more focused on restoring or uplifting the mental or emotional well-being of a patient

Licensed Occupational Therapists can find employment in any of the following places:

Hospitals

Schools

Nursing homes

Rehabilitation centers

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

concerned with drugs and other related substances

develop and manufacture drugs for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases

manage pharmacies

assist patients with health and drug-related concerns

Its careers are the following:

Pharmacist

Clinical Researcher

Quality Control Analyst

Product Manager

Food and Drug Regulation Officer

Consultant Military

Pharmacist

Forensic Analyst

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

revolves around the design, production, and maintenance of machines from simple home appliances, gadgets, and automobiles, to more complicated industrial equipment, robots, and jet engines

Its careers are the following:

Automotive Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechatronics and Robotics Heating, Ventilating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

Biomedical Engineering

Instrumentation and Controls

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering

concerned with aircrafts and air transportation

teaches aircraft design, aircraft structure and functions, aircraft systems and procedures; aircraft performance, stability, and control; and aircraft maintenance and evaluation

Its careers are the following:

Aircraft Structural Engineer

Aircraft Design Engineer

Aircraft Power Plant Engineer

Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Aircraft Operation/Performance Engineer

Professor

Consultant

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

concerned with electricity, its production, transmission, distribution, and usage

its curriculum covers everything from the design of electrical systems up to their operation and maintenance as well as cheaper and safer ways of completing engineering projects

Its careers are the following:

Power Engineer

Design Engineer

Illumination Engineer

Businessman Sales Engineer

Distribution Engineer

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Safety Engineer

Electrical Design Inspection

Software Developer

Construction Engineer

Professor

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

also known as Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering

mainly concerned with the conceptualization, design and development of any electronic, computer or communication products, systems, services and processes

Its careers are the following:

Telecommunications Engineer

Computer Systems Engineer

Biomedical Engineer

Robotics/Mechatronics Engineer

Optics Engineer

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

concerned with the use of scientific and mathematical principles in the construction of buildings and infrastructures such as roads, bridges, tunnels, dams, airports, and the like

learns the things you need to consider when constructing buildings and infrastructures such as the natural contour of the land, the chemical properties of the soil, the kind of materials you’re going to use and their effects on the structure’s capacity to withstand natural and man-made disasters

teaches about the different operating procedures you need to follow to keep buildings and infrastructures safe and accessible

Its careers are the following:

City Planner

Structural Engineer

Traffic Engineer

Water Resources Engineer

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

concerned with the application of different sciences (ie. natural, social, formal, applied sciences) to come up with safe, ethical and economic ways of converting raw materials into more valuable products

Its careers are the following:

Food and Drug Manufacturing

Packaging Technologies

Environmental Management

Petrochemical Engineering

Energy Engineering

Biotechnology

Paints and Coating Technology

Semiconductor Technology

Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

exposes to the breadth and depth of mathematical theories, concepts, and applications in order to prepare you for future careers that require critical and analytical thinking skills

Its careers are the following:

Risk Analyst

tatistician Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Analyst

Business Intelligence Head

Database Administrator

System Administrator

Data Analyst

Mathematics Teacher/Instructor

Game Designer

Account Executive

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics

trains in using mathematical theories, concepts, and formulas to come up with practical solutions to problems in the fields of business, engineering, and information technology among other things

Its careers are the following:

Quality Analyst

Programs Analyst

Research Executive

Statistician

College Instructor

Leasing Supervisor/Manager

Bachelor of Science in Statistics

teaches about different statistical methods and how to use them to analyze and interpret data

Its careers are the following:

Market Research

Assistant Business Analyst

Risk Analyst

Data Analyst

College Instructor

Management Information System Staff

source: http://www.courses.com.ph/college-courses-and-senior-high-school-career-tracks/

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Recommended school to take STEM?

         STEM requires a school that can handle every subject and every part of the curriculum of the STEM. There are a lot of schools that can handle STEM subjects very well such as De La Salle University (DLSU), Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT), Far Eastern University (FEU) and University of Santo Tomas (UST).

         De La Salle University (DLSU) gives students access to the University's knowledge resources and state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities. Students will be mentored by topnotch professors and industry experts who will prepare them for the rigors and discipline of university life. Let’s students enjoy a dynamic campus life through interactive classes, sports and clubs, academic support, and community engagement. And let them discover a learner-centered environment that will help them become well-rounded leaders and achievers.

DLSU link: http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/integratedschool/shs.asp

         Mapúa Institute of Technology(MIT), one of the top IT school in Manila, a source of architects, engineers, and science graduates in the architectural and engineering fields as Mapúa University specializes in these fields in the undergraduate and graduate levels. Designed to prepare students who express keen interest in taking college degrees focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Students will be exposed to learning activities that will hone their knowledge and skills in analyzing data, understanding real-world impacts, and conducting research. Students will be prepared to participate as part of a team and as a team leader, hence preparing them to become well-rounded individuals.

MAPUA link: https://www.mapua.edu.ph/Academics/SeniorHS/

         Far Eastern University(FEU) provides quality education that prepares its graduates for the world of work, for college, and for life. Its curriculum is student-centered, values-oriented, and competency-laden; its delivery methods technology-enabled, and its learning activities project-based. The focus of the curriculum is to provide practical learning experiences in order for students to understand the concepts better through application, controlled experiments, research and practice.

FEU link: http://shs.feu.edu.ph/

        University of Santo Tomas(UST) is administered by experienced, competent and committed officials and faculty members who will ensure that it continues to perpetuate the quality Catholic Education that the University of Santo Tomas has been known for more than four centuries. UST offers the needed academic grounding for those who intend to pursue tertiary programs that are geared toward the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology. It has an immersion subject that provides a venue for the application of the knowledge gained in both the contextualized and specialized subjects.

UST link: http://www.ust.edu.ph/senior-high-school/