Choosing a future career might feel light years away, but middle school is the perfect time to start exploring what excites you. Science and math aren’t just school subjects. They power some of the coolest, most impactful jobs in the world. From designing futuristic robots to tracking wild weather patterns to researching new medical breakthroughs, STEM careers shape the world we live in every day.
If you’ve ever wondered what scientists, engineers, or mathematicians actually do, today’s warm-up is your chance to find out.
Why STEM Careers Matter
Science, technology, engineering, and math careers help solve real problems. They create new inventions, protect our planet, build safer communities, and make everyday life easier. These jobs are in high demand, they offer great pay, and they give you the chance to make a real difference.
Even better? There’s a career for almost every personality. Love building things? Engineering might be for you. Curious about space? Astronomy could be calling your name. Enjoy solving puzzles? Data science might be a perfect fit.
Your Task for Today
Step 1: Explore Careers
Visit CareerOneStop and browse different science and math-related jobs. Search anything that grabs your attention: biologist, architect, computer programmer, environmental scientist, meteorologist, robotics technician, wildlife biologist, crime scene investigator, aerospace engineer… anything!
Step 2: Pick One Career
Choose a science or math-related job that genuinely interests you. It doesn’t matter if you’ve known about it forever or just discovered it today.
Step 3: Tell Us What Fascinates You
In the comments below this blog post, write 3–5 complete sentences explaining:
- What career you chose
- What the job involves
- Why you find it fascinating or inspiring
- One new fact you learned from CareerOneStop
Be specific. “It seems cool” isn’t enough. I want details.
Need Some Inspiration?
Here are a few examples of what students might choose:
- Aerospace Engineer: Designs aircraft and spacecraft. Perfect for students who love space and problem-solving.
- Forensic Scientist: Uses science to solve crimes. Great for students who enjoy mysteries and investigating evidence.
- Marine Biologist: Studies ocean life. Ideal for anyone who loves animals and the environment.
- Software Developer: Creates apps, websites, and video games. Perfect for students who enjoy coding or technology.
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I would want to be a photographer because it fascinates me on how much quality you can get of nature all in one photo. I would want to be a photographer because I would want my masterpieces to be featured in magazines or the news just in case I caught some encrutiating details or photography evidence of a crime! but I have also loved taking photos since I was little, so I always took an interest for photography, I even had my own little kid camera! I have had some other cameras ( other than a phone perhaps, ) and I have either lost them, or forgot to replace the battery. But now I have my own FIJI camera that takes actual photos you have to print out, anyways, other than that, I would love to be a photographer because want to show the world the type of great things they are missing or the great quality of things, even if it’s not something they like, they might think its cool none the less.
Math Career inspires me because the challenge of problem-solving, the ability to apply logical thinking to complex issues, and the wide-ranging career opportunities that a math background provides. I want to be a engineer, engineering requires a strong foundation in applied mathematics, including calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra, along with algebra, trigonometry, and statistics.
Software Developer Inspires me because I want to make my own game and also make a app for it also I can be a YouTuber and also I can make my videos look better and also I can make a lot of money.
The path that inspires me is a zoologist they get to experiment on plants and. Animals you get to learn about them and facts about them. Make it fun to learn and I find it fascinating because the. Facts you learn about them could help in some people you could learn what plans. Do or animals and a new fact I learned was they study basic. Principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions which seems cool to me.
Forensic Scientist: Uses science to solve crimes. Great for students who enjoy mysteries and investigating evidence.
A job that interests me is becoming a programmer. This job typically requires organization, solving complex math equations, and patience. I find it fascinating because not only does the world today rely on it, but it also makes us think how computers respond to language. Secondly, it’s inspiring because small things can always make the largest things. A small program or software can make something big in life. A fact I learned is that you need to define a lot of things, like the location of a certain item, and defining lots of variables.
Here are my career goals to be a clothes designer:
Establish a personal brand: Build a recognizable personal brand that reflects a unique style and aesthetic.
Push creative boundaries: Continually innovate and challenge yourself to stay relevant and inspired.
Develop a unique portfolio: Create a strong portfolio showcasing your specific style and skills.
Create sustainable designs: Make a positive impact through environmentally and socially conscious work.
I’ve chosen the career of a Data Scientist. A data scientist collects, large sets of data using programming languages and complex algorithms to solve problems and help organizations make informed decisions.
A career I choose to do is being a doctor because I want to help out people who are sick or hurt. Being a doctor means you have to take good care of your patients illness and check if they are healthy. I find this job interesting because I can learn many different illness and so I know how to get rid of each illness. I learned that the best careers are sometimes related to science or mathematics.
When I grow up I would like to be a doctor because they help people with their health problems and their issues with their Family and friends. when I finish high school I would like to go to one of the ivy leagues like Harvard or Princeton to learn about how to be a doctor and to help anyone with their problems like very bad sickness. and that is what I want to do when I grow up.
When I grow up I wanna work in a labubu factory. I wanna do this when I am older because it is such a fun and entertaining job and you could see so many labubus. This job requires to pay attention to detail. I learned that you could be anything you want.
A career I would chose is a chef. The reason why I would choose being a chef is because I love to cook and test new food. I feel like being a chef is good because people could try new food and If i would be one I would make it for everyone even if they can’t eat most things. Also, I would like to be a chef because I feel there are a lot of people that can’t eat that much when they go out.
The carrer I would want to choose would be a Nurse because I would like to help people and give them the chances that other people dont have. Being a nurse is tiring but it is very helpful to other people. That is why I would want to be a Nurse
The path that I chose is a zoologist because they study animals and plants it just seems so cool you also get to explore what plants and animals do and its just so fascinating and one thing I learned about a zoologist is that you sometimes get to interact with the animals so you can see what they do on a daily biases with is so cool and its not a boring job to have.
I would prefer to be a software developer. Learning a coding language is not hard. You only have to put time into it. I find it fascinating because I am interested in coding and enjoy learning it. One fact I learned from CareerOneStop is that the average yearly salary for a software or app developer is $103,050 – $169,000.
The career I chose is a veterinarian, the job involves helping sick or hurt animals get better. The reason I find this job inspiring is because vet’s are able to help sick animals get better, and if the animal is hurt then the vet can help heal it. The new fact I learned is that the typical annual salary is $98,420 – $161,610.
Job that i like is PG&E inspector or foreman and then to get my class A to drive big truck also they pay a lot of money and you can meet a lots of people.