by Sarah M. Students sometimes hesitate to major in a humanities field, because they worry about what jobs will be available to them afterwards. While it is always good to be aware of potential challenges down the road, it is also important to keep in mind that many unexpected industries actually seek out Humanities majors because of the skills in research, analysis, creativity, and problem-solving that they possess. What are
by Kathleen M. You have always loved math (or whatever subject is your passion!) and now is your time to shine – you are applying for a summer program or college and one of the short essay questions is for you to explain a subject you feel passionate about. If you are tempted to start with “I am passionate about math”, I would ask you to step back for a
by Jennifer L. Yes! There are many career possibilities in which humanities and STEM go hand-in-hand. You don’t have to pick one over the other, but can pursue a career that balances both. One of these paths is a patent attorney. A patent attorney is a lawyer-scientist who understands advances in the scientific fields and explains and argues differences in technology to judges, juries, and Patent Office Examiners. Patent attorneys
