When I grow up, I want to be... Have you asked your child or your student what they want to be when they grow up? Kids in 3rd to 8th grades are currently at the "Big Dreamer Age" so it's important to be actively cultivating these kinds of conversations. What YOU need to know, while having these conversations with them, is that STEM fields are the future.

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.

To make this conversation FUN and a lot easier for you... Noreen the Science Queen introduces: Nerdy Jobs: 21 Careers in STEM That Make it Cool To Be Smart -Answer the question, "If I am skilled in a certain area, what jobs will I be good at?" -Understand how to turn a love of animals into an amazing career in science. -See the educational requirements for each career to get on the right track NOW. -Learn the difference between a civil engineer and a structural engineer. -Dive deeper into the daily life of a diverse array of science and technology careers. -Find out how exactly and in demand "Nerdy Jobs" are. For additional resources on STEM education, science fair success and hands-on experiment downloads and videos, visit www.NerdyJobsBook.com.