Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Career Cluster

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Statewide Programs of Study

• Biomedical Science
• Cybersecurity
• Engineering
• Programming and Software Development
• Renewable Energy

Regional Programs of Study

• Geospatial Engineering and Land Surveying

Approved statewide CTE Programs of Study information is available on the TEA website, including “at-a-glance” spreadsheets with coherent course sequences, an overview of programs of study, and course alignment recommendations. Regional CTE Programs of Study approved region information is also available on the website.

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Navigate the Careers in the Military website for related military occupations to this career cluster

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Follow the links below to teaching resources related to this career cluster.

• Scope and Sequence
• Lesson Plans
• Programs of Study
• Course Pages
  • AC/DC Electronics
  • Biotechnology l
  • Biotechnology ll
  • Digital Electronics
  • Engineering Design and Presentation l
  • Engineering Design and Presentation ll
  • Engineering Design and Problem Solving
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Engineering Science
  • Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
  • Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics/Extended Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
  • Principles of Applied Engineering
  • Principles of Biosciences
  • Principles of Technology 
  • Robotics l
  • Robotics ll
  • Scientific Research and Design
  • Solid State Electronics

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STEM teachers should get involved in at least one career and technical education (CTE) professional association. They are excellent sources of career cluster-specific teaching tools, ideas, networking, and mentors.

The following associations are related to STEM careers:

• Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
• Association for Career and Technical Education
• Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT)
• Texas Technology and Engineering Educators 
• American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) 
• The American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists 
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 
• Texas Section Mathematical Association of America (TSMAA) 
• Texas Industrial Vocational Association (TIVA) 

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Stay on top of current practices and news by attending conferences in the STEM field.

Here are a few upcoming events:

2018 TIVA Summer Professional Development Conference
July 16-20, 2018
Irving, TX

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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) provides workforce development services and resources to Texas employers and job seekers.

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Take a few moments to bookmark the following TWC resources to explore later:

• Student and Parent Career Tools
• Texas Career Check
• Texas CREWS
• Products and Services for Counselors and Teachers
• Texas Reality Check
• Texas OnCourse

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Additional resources related to STEM careers:

• National Technical Honor Society