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Everything You need to know about Earth Science

It is no surprising fact that the Earth is the Only planet in the Universe that is Home and Confirmed to host life. It is the Third Planet to the Sun and the fifth largest Planet in the Universe. It is Spherical in Shape and has a radius of 3959 km. That is a Short information about the Earth, In this Blog Post, I'll inform you of Everything You need to know about Earth Science. Earth science or Geoscience includes all fields of natural science related to the planet Earth . This is a branch of science dealing with the physical, chemical, and biological complex constitutions of the Earth's four spheres. Also,  Earth science is the study of the Earth's structure and properties. The 4 Spheres of the Earth are  ●Lithosphere(land) ●Hydrosphere(water) ●Biosphere(living things) and ●Atmosphere(air) . The 4 basic areas of Earth Science study are:  1. Geology 2. Meteorology 3. Oceanography 4. Astronomy . ●Geology(The Study of the Earth) is the primary Earth science. Other...

HOW TO BECOME A DATA SCIENTIST

According to Simplilearn , Data Scientist is a professional who specializes in analyzing and interpreting data. They develop new ways to collect and store data. They also create data driven business solutions and analytics. Tips to Note to Become a Data Scientist •You have to develop strong analytical and mathematical skills  • Learn to use statistical Software packages e.g MS Excel  •Familiarize yourself with Programming languages such as Python, SQL • Obtain Certificates from an Accredited Program •Apply for Internship and Data Science BootCamp HOW TO BECOME A DATA SCIENTIST ●Earn a Bachelor's degree   ●Learn relevant Programming languages  ●Learn related skills ● Earn Certificates  Careers in Data Science   ■Data Scientist ■Data Engineer ■Data Architect  ■Data Analyst  ■Business Analyst

How to Become a Biomedical Engineer: Career Guide

What is Biomedical Engineering (BME)? Biomedical engineering (BME) is the application of engineering principles to solve biological and medical problems for the purpose of improving health care. A Biomedical Engineer develop solution to health problems through the integration of Biology, Medicine and Engineering. They study engineering that interacts with the human body.   Biomedical engineers are hands-on problem-solvers whose work connects the fields of engineering and medicine. Types of Biomedical Engineer ■Clinical Engineers (work with medical equipment) ■Genetic E ngineers (deal with the genetic makeup of organisms) ■Biochemical E ngineers (focus on cell structures) ■Biomaterials E ngineers ( experiment with using both natural and lab-made substances in medical devices and implants) Step to Step Guide to Become a Biomedical Engineer •Participate in Extracurricular activities that are of benefits to your career e.g Science Olympiad, Coding club, Robotics club • Apply for a Bac...

Cybersecurity: A STEM Career to Consider

          Cybersecurity or IT security is the protection of computer systems, servers and networks from malicious cyber attacks. It has become a professional and personal matter people are concerned with since new cyber threats appear constantly. >>Cyber Threats           They are unlawful attacks to access data and damage information carried out by spies, hackers, terrorist groups, criminal organizations and hostile nations. Examples are Denial of Service (DoS) Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks  Spam (unwanted or unsolicited emails and messages) Botnet Malware (malicious software) Cyberterrorism Phishing (fake communication used to trick people to give out credit card details and personal information) Ransomware Spyware. >>Targets Financial System  Government  Large Corporations  Consumer Device, etc. >>Cybersecurity Tips Update your Software and Operating systems regularly Use Strong Pas...

Astronomy: A STEM Career to Consider - EstheraSTEM

  "Equipped with his five senses, man explores the Universe around him and calls the adventure, Science" - Edwin Hubble               Indeed, there is a lot to explore in the Universe... Hence, Astronomy a fascinating Science helps us to understand the universe from the galaxies to comets, asteroids, planets, stars and many other bodies. It  is the  scientific study  of Sun, Moon, stars, planets,comets, galaxies and non-Earthly bodies. It is also the study of everything in the  Universe  beyond the  Earth's atmosphere . SPACE EXPLORATION    You may be wondering why Space exploration is an important aspect of Astronomy . Well, It's because: It protect our Planets and Environment It helps us make Scientific discoveries It enhances safety on Earth. BUILDING A CAREER IN ASTRONOMY CAREER PATHS There are many diverse and unique paths to take to pursue a Career in Astronomy. Most Importantly, You will need to appl...

Architecture: A STEM Career to Consider - EstheraSTEM

  Architecture is the science or art of  designing and constructing buildings, structures or landscapes.   It is the design activity of an Architect which entails drawing, sketching project design layout or blueprint . BUILDING A CAREER IN ARCHITECTURE     Architecture is a diverse field that operates in many industries. CAREER OPTIONS ▪Urban Planner ▪Town Planner ▪Interior designer   ▪Research Architect ▪Landscape designer ▪Surveyor ▪Technical Architect CAREER PATHS     Architecture degrees are competitive. Therefore, you need to show enthusiasm for Science and Arts. Alongside, you have to possess Project Management skills with ability to write and present proposals. >>Pathway into Architectural Field ■Choose relevant subjects ■Earn a Bachelor's Degree  ( 5 year B.Arch degree) ■Gain Internships and Practical Work Experiences ■Earn Professional Certificates ■Apply for an Architect Position (after you're licensed) in Construction c...

Amazing Ways to Progress into STEM - EstheraSTEM

  ` Working with professionals, collaborating as a team to accomplish missions or projects, using creativity to solve problems`...How awesome is that!  Most students developed passion for STEM at a young age but as they grow into teen, accomplishing the passion began to seem impossible. What exactly is causing this? Could it be that the child was not exposed to STEM properly or the STEM education the student was empowered with was poorly supervised or what other reasons was involved? -----   Try out " GETTING READY FOR STEM " Quiz t o test your level of readiness to explore STEM. ----- 4 Important things needed for a Career in STEM ▪Degree  ▪Portfolio  ▪Interview ▪Job Amazing Ways to progress into STEM ■Choose Relevant Subjects       To progress into STEM careers or field, you have to choose or select relevant subjects e.g Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Computer Science,etc. ■ Consider STEM careers you'll love to explore(at least 3) ■C...

INTRODUCTION TO STEM - EstheraSTEM

  STEM stands for Science , Technology , Engineering and Mathematics . It is a cross-disciplinary approach all about solving problems. STEM Concepts They are important foundational concepts or courses related to STEM e.g Coding, Robotics, Animation, Medicine, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Statistics and much more. They deepen the understanding of STEM. STEM Careers     STEM careers consists of different careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. >>Medical doctor, Dentist, Healthcare professional, Scientist, Marine Biologist, Astronomers, Ecologist, Geologists... >>Nanotechnology, Video game designer, Computer programmer, Web developer, Technician, Graphics designer, IT, AI, Machine Language Programmer, Computer Scientist... >>Aerospace Engineers, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Physicist, Architect... >>Statistician, Mathematician... Benefits of STEM 1. STEM provides unique ways to solve problems  ...