How Can New STEM Undergrads Succeed in Their Studies?

[gleem]

I just stumbled across a book which new undergrads might find valuable; "What Every Science Student Should Know" by Bauer, Kim, Zureick, Lee (2016) ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/022619888X/?tag=pfamazon01-20 ). Its subtitle is "A survival guide for undergrads". Up to 60% of new STEM majors do not finish in a STEM field. It answers questions and give advice to many of the issue that new undergrads face and helpful information on successfully completing a BS in STEM subjects and a look into possible future options. Included are chapters on adapting to university life, developing good study habits, choosing a major, undergraduate research, entrepreneurship and graduate school.

 

[jedishrfu]

I'm sure one driver is for science fields is pay as certain engineering disciplines pay much better than most science disciplines. One case in point is/was petroleum engineering where the industry lagged in hiring majors until recently as its ranks thinned due to retirements and the improving economy.