MATHS+DATA WORKSHEET 1 maths + data WITH WITH STEM STEM ™ CAREERS CAREERS Careers with STEM is a magazine and website that aims to inspire students about Careers with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. This worksheet refers to the Careers with STEM Maths & Data Term 2 2020 edition. 1. Maths is all around. Read how in uncertain times, it’s STEM to the rescue (page 2). Fill in the blanks below. From the __________ that’s enabled us to all __________ and __________ from home to the __________ that will eventually deliver us better ________________, ________________ and a ________________ for COVID-19 - we’re being reminded of the value __________ of now more than ever before. WORKSHEET
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MATHS+DATA WORKSHEET 1
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Careers with STEM is a magazine and website that aimsto inspire students about Careers with Science, Technology,Engineering and Maths. This worksheet refers to theCareers with STEM Maths & Data Term 2 2020 edition.
1. Maths is all around. Read how in uncertain times, it’s STEM to the rescue (page 2). Fill in the blanks below.
From the __________ that’s enabled us to all __________ and __________ from home to the __________
that will eventually deliver us better ________________, ________________ and a ________________ for
COVID-19 - we’re being reminded of the value __________ of now more than ever before.
WORKSHEET
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2. What can somebody who studies maths do for a career?
Write your answer...
3. Jobs that don’t exist yet. Skill up on the transferable smarts that’ll land you one of these STEM roles of the future. Match the job title to the job description. (see page 6)
Match the job title with the job.
Commercial space pilot Develop and manage a system in the workplace where human and AI employees communicate to
generate better business outcomes.
Collaborate with teachers to create future focused learning environments that embrace
the latest digital learning resources.
Source compatible AI for households, individuals and employers to fulfil requirements like cleaning, cooking
companionship, coffee ordering etc.
Perform maintenance and repair jobs on autonomous self-driving vehicles.
Fly paying customers out into space...just for fun.
Self-driving car mechanic
Human-machine team manager
Robot recruiter
Human-technology integration specialists
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4. Maths & Data + Climate. Read the stories of two STEM pros making a difference on the frontline of extreme weather. For each, write down their name, their job title and list their career steps. (See page 12)
5. STEM Careers in Public Health
Match the job title to the job skills (see page 18)
Vaccine Scientist As well as biology, advanced maths is a serious plus.
A strong medical science background coupled with people skills. Maths is key when performing tests.
Write your answer... when performing tests.
Stats, maths, biology and research brains.
Advanced knowledge of maths, cellular biology,biochemistry and microbiology is essential.
Maths, stats and science skills to predict and illustrate alarming health trends.
Epidemiologist
Medical lab technician
Biostatistician
Infectious disease physician
6. Maths & Data + Health. Jane Shrapnit and Natalie Thamwattana both use maths and data to help save lives. List three typical tasks these professionals would do day-to-day. (See page 16)
Write your answer...
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7. Real life STEM professionals
Choose one of the people profiled in the magazine. List their study and career milestone. What inspired them into this career? Follow up by searching related careers at CareerswithSTEM.com/profiles/. Write your answer...
8. Surprising careers with maths & data.
What was one career that you were surprised to find in this magazine? Briefly describe the career and why this career involved maths & data. Write your answer...
9. Study paths
Page 27-28 has a list of study paths into careers with maths and data. Choose one and search the course and university/TAFE/College on Google. Do you think you would be interested in that? What do you like about it? Write your answer...
10. Are you more or less interested in studying STEM subjects such as maths, computer science, technology, science after reading this issue?
A Much more!
B A bit more.
C The same.
D Less interested.
E Not at all interested.
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11. Optional Extra. STEM Professionals online.
Click this www.CareerswithSTEM.com/profiles to explore people and careers in the STEM field. Choose two people and complete the tables below.
12. Imagine you are a writer for Careers with STEM. What stories or information would you include for students on STEM careers?
Write your answer...
Great work! For more student resources, quizzes, magazines and real-world role models head to CareerswithSTEM.com or contact us at [email protected] with comments and feedback.
STEM Career Professional 1
Choose someone with a STEM career from the website and complete the chart.
Name:
Career:
What do they do:
Where do they work:
Where did they study/train:
Does this job interest you:
List two interesting things about this person:
STEM Career Professional 2
Choose someone with a STEM career from the website and complete the chart.