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The first annual Arizona SciTech Festival has come to an end and I couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve accomplished this year. When we set out to organize a science festival for Arizona, we wanted to facilitate a grassroots, community-driven celebration of science and technology to enhance awareness of the many strengths and opportunities possessed by the state in STEM. As a community, we’ve achieved this goal and set the stage for exciting opportunities in the years to come.

Program promotes science, education, and future job opportunities

According to a report titled Why So Few from the American Association of University Women, women are not becoming leaders in STEM fields at the same rate that they are in other traditionally male-dominated fields such as business and law. Here are a few ways that to help encourage young women to pursue STEM careers:

There is no doubt that the evolution of technology impacts nearly every facet of our lives – from healthcare to education, to media and transportation. Technology often brings about efficiency, convenience, speed and increased possibilities. But how does technology impact one the world’s oldest forms of cultural expression – art? Read below to learn about some of the ways that technology and art collide:

Check out this guest blog from a friend of the festival, Lynn from Raising Arizona Kids magazine!

Around 4000 students descended upon Casa Grande Union High School on Monday, March 5^th for one of the Arizona SciTech Festival’s Signature Events. With students and teachers from six high schools, two middle schools, and two elementary schools in attendance, science and technology were in full swing all day long. Stephaine Frimer, CGUHSD Curriculum Specialist, said of the event, “We started planning for this in October through our leadership committee” and added how the project continued to grow throughout the process.

High school students from across the Valley took part in an Occupational Career and Job Fair at Gateway Community College yesterday. Twenty-five schools participated in the event, which was held at the school’s 40^th Street and Washington location. GCC’s College Recruitment and Outreach Center Manager, Lina Scott, stated that more than 400 participants had registered for the event, which started off with a twenty minute presentation about what the school has to offer.

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Are you ready to exercise your intellectual capacity and make an impact on the world? A career in science offers many possibilities that are both rewarding and fun, from teaching, to research, business and art – there are many opportunities for you to claim. If you love science, but aren’t quite sure how you’d make it into a career, keep reading. Below are five ways to begin to shape your career goals around your scientific interests.