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How to Become a Graphics designer

  Hello! Welcome to EstheraSTEM!  In this blog, We'll explore How to become a graphics designer and what is needed to Become one! Without Further ado,  A Graphics designer uses design elements to produce creative works essential for marketing and advertising effort of a Brand or company. How to Become a Graphics designer 1. Learn or develop Graphics design skills 2. Apply and get enrolled in a Graphics design course 3. Learn how to use graphics design tools e.g Adobe Photoshop, Canva , Illustrator  4. Create a Portfolio to showcase your Graphics design work. Tips ● Brand and market yourself professionally  ●Ask for Referrals ● Contact design agencies  ●Exercise your creativity each day ●Don't worry, your work will soon be in the Spotlight ●You can get a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Graphics design, if you wish to! ●Always build your portfolio by enrolling for more graphics design course to enhance your creativity.  Thanks for Reading! 

A Beginner Guide to Becoming a Digital Creator - EstheraSTEM

  In this blog, We're going to explore who a Digital Creator is, skills needed to Become one and also how to get started.   To start with, A Digital Creator is a person who produces online content across various platforms such as social media, blogs, podcasts or even videos. They are also called Content Creator and they have a specific niche or audience they target. For Instance, EstheraSTEM is a STEM Club for students with a niche that focuses on inspiring students to join STEM fields. This niche attracts and engage those students that desires to join STEM fields and careers. Learn more Tips to Become a Digital Creator  ●Choose a niche and know your audience Examples of Niches are Lifestyle, Food, Travel, Health, Science and Technology , etc. ●Set goals ●Start Creating content ●Generate more engagement ● Monetize your contents Skills you'll need to Become a Digital Creator ●Content creation ●Knowledge of SEO(Search engine optimization) ●Networking  ●Digital Marketing sk

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 Bachelo

How to Become An Aerospace Engineer: Career Guide - EstheraSTEM

    Aerospace engineering is one of the fastest-growing industries and it is largely the design, construction and maintenance of aircraft, spacecraft, missiles and weapons systems. In short,  Aerospace engineering is the primary field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft.  An Aerospace Engineer is a person who design , develop & test aircrafts, spacecraft, satellite & missiles. They develop technologies for use in Aviation, defense system & spacecraft. Note: Aerospace Engineering has 2 overlapping fields which are Aeronautical engineering & Astronautical engineering ● Aeronautical Engineer works with aircraft  study aerodynamic performance of aircraft  work within Earth's Atmosphere ● Astronautical Engineer works with spacecraft  works within and outside Earth's Atmosphere Step to Step Guide to Become an Aerospace Engineer • D evelop strong math and science skills •Try participating in an Astronomy club or Engineering comp

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 Password  Do not click or open links or email attachments from unknown s

Cryptocurrency Basics

  Cryptocurrency is an digital currency which is an alternative form of payment created using encryption algorithm. THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CRYPTOCURRENCIES ●It is secured by Cryptography  ●It doesn't rely on Central Banks or trusted third parties to verify transaction  ●It is powered by Blockchain ●A Cryptocurrency wallet is needed to use it. Before we dive in fully, Here are keywords to learn about in Cryptocurrency world: Block - collection of transaction data on a cryptocurrency network.  Blockchain - a technology that maintain records of transaction and keeps track of crypto and its owner. NFTs - non-fungible tokens. DeFI - decentralized finance. Private key - necessary to sign transactions and write them in blockchain. Bitcoin  (CRYPTO:BTC) - first and most valuable cryptocurrency [founded by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009] Bitcoin Mining - process  by which Bitcoin transactions are validated digitally on the Bitcoin network and added to the blockchain ledger . It is done by solvi