The UK is well-known for its strong history within innovation and research, so how do things look for the future with the UK’s STEM graduates, and what should they be studying?
STEM and what it stands for:
S – Science
T – Technology
E – Engineering
M – Mathematics
A number of STEM subjects include; medicine, neuroscience, veterinary sciences, agriculture, biology, dentistry, physical sciences, architecture, meteorology, astronomy, mathematical sciences, computer sciences, technology, systems technology, engineering and hundreds of more subjects such as undersea warfare, nuclear engineering technology, biophysics, and marine sciences.
There are many reasons why a student would want to take a STEM course while at university; from researching deeper into the coding and programming side of technology to building a future around medical science and how it can save lives or help the environment.
Here are a number of valued reasons why being a STEM graduate is a plus:
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Innovation – you will always be at the forefront of proactive ideas.
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Small class size – because STEM isn’t what the majority sign-up for, it leads to smaller classes/groups which in turn leads to a better education at university.
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History – STEM graduates world over are currently making history.
Taking a STEM course is up there at the top for being a futuristic choice. Graduates are working to design and engineer robots that can change the course of the future and even change our lives. By enrolling onto a STEM course it can open doors to some of the most sought after jobs around the UK within technology, engineering, science, and mathematics.
Some of the most famous people in the world of technology and engineering were studying a STEM course such as:
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Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook) – Computer Sciences and Psychology
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James Dyson (Dyson) – Interior Design and Engineering
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Gordon E Moore (Intel) – Chemistry and Physics
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Robert Noyce (Intel) – Physics and Mathematics
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Martin Eberhard (Tesla) – Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering
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Marc Tarpenning (Tesla) – Computer Science
All the above studied and took lessons in some form of computer coding or engineering and programming to be able to go on and invent their respective businesses. Without their dedication to STEM we wouldn’t have half of the technology we have today.
It has been known for a number of STEM students to drop out before graduating, but they have then still gone on to achieve exceptional business models, they include Bill Gates (Microsoft), Steve Jobs (Apple), Biz Stone (Twitter), Evan Williams (Twitter), and many others.
So, is taking a STEM subject now on your list of possibilities for university, or were you always going to apply for a STEM class? Have you researched which universities are renowned for STEM subjects and those which aren’t?
We’re not saying that everything in life revolves around being a STEM graduate, but it can help, it may even lead on to some of your inventions and innovations being seen and heard around the world.
Don’t get left behind, choose well and become an innovator!
