Advanced Technologies and Science: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Pathway

Pathway Summary: 

Careers in planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional/technical services, including research and development services and data science

 Pathway Courses:

  • Level 1:  Robotics and Automated Systems I
  • Level 2:   AP Computer Science Principles
  • Level 3:  Robotics and Automated Systems 2 and Basic Robotics Design-Thinking
  • Level 4:  S.T.E.M.

See Program of Study and Career Pathways for Other Recommended Electives and Virtual Courses recommended for this pathway.

  

AP and Dual Enrollment (ECE) Credit

Opportunities:

AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP European History, AP Psychology, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Statistics, AP United States Government & Politics, AP United States History, AP World History, UConn ECE Music Theory 1 and 2, UConn ECE Music Appreciation, UConn ECE Physics 1201Q, UConn ECE Physics 1202, UConn ECE French 5, UConn ECE Spanish 5, UConn Seminar in Writing through Literature

Recommended Clubs & Organizations:

  • WHS Theatre (Sound/Lighting Crew)
  • Robotics Team
  • Science Club
  • Math Team
  • Eco-Adventures and Archaeology Club

Key Business and Industry Partners:

  • The Lee Company
  • Alta Visions Systems
  • Middlesex Health Hospital
  • Whelen Engineering
  • Bausch Advanced Technologies

Future Careers:

 HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after Bachelors degree:  Aerospace Engineering, Architectural and Engineering Managers, Computer Hardware Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Electronics Engineers (Example, Computer), Health and Safety Engineers (Example Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors, Nuclear Engineers, Materials Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Social Science Research Assistants, Chemists, Environmental Scientists and Specialists (including Health), Microbiologists

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after Associates degree: Nuclear Technicians, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians, Chemical Technicians, Industrial Engineering Technicians, Mechanical Drafters, Medical Equipment Repairers

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after high school and on the job training:  Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

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