woc 2016: top ten careers in stem by 2020

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October 13-15, 2016Detroit Marriott

Renaissance Center Detroit, MI

Top Ten Careers in STEM by 2020Presented by Jem Pagán

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Top Ten Careers in STEM by 2020STEM professional careers continue to evolve as innovation in technology dictates more of our lifestyle and work experiencesAt the end of this seminar, participants will acquire insight into market trends and innovative factors that will influence STEM professional careers within the 4-5 years. This seminar will explore and analyze how to: Identify the STEM professions that are in high

demand and will command the highest earning opportunities.

Leverage their current professional skills towards career advancement.

Increase their market value by becoming a SWAT professional.



What are the Global Market Drivers for STEM Careers?• The need for data acquisition and data

trustworthiness• The need for insights in systems, processes,

behaviors and outcomes • The need for physical and digital security of data,

systems, infrastructures and identities• The need for faster delivery of quality of life

innovations: life sciences, government (digital) services, business process automation, etc.

• The need for competitive advantage and market differentiation among competing organizations.



How Significant is STEM to the Future of the U.S.?• STEM development begins at an early state and is

quickly becoming the new distinguishing factor between the ’haves’ and the 'have nots’

• STEM drives our global competitive advantage• The need for physical and digital security of data,

systems, infrastructures and identities• The need for faster delivery of innovations in

quality of life: life sciences, government (digital) services,



Top Careers in Data Science

1. Data Science (Mathematics)2. Computer Science3. Cyber Security4. Life Sciences5. Energy Production6. Communications Engineering7. Gaming8. Augmented Reality9. Robotics10. Nanotechnology



STEM Employment – Past & Future Growth


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Source: Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections - BLS



SWAT + STEM = SUCCESS Focus on being a Person with SWAT Tendencies

S (Stable), W (Winners), A (Attentive to details), T (Team-oriented)

Stable – Practice and develop consistently positive behavior

Winner – Be ”That Person” who is cray enough to believe the impossible can actually be achieved

Attentive – Think of the world and all its experiences as a playground for learning and exploration

Team-oriented – Understand the wealth of leveraging your diversity for the good of the team



M S E T – Q & A• STEM finds its foundation in mathematics and

science• Never graduate from MATH & SCIENCE• Engineering and Technology is built on math and

science innovation• The world is going through a digital transformation

– What does this mean?• What is the concept of ‘digital twin’?• How can I leverage my career to take advantage of

this transformative period in human history – 4th Industrial Age?

• Did I emphasize Math and Science enough???



Thank You


woc 2016: top ten careers in stem by 2020

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