STEM Articles & Stories

Jason Greenwood ’21 said he had a successful career in information technology, even without a degree, but “that gap in my foundation always bothered me.” Every time he’d go for a new position or promotion he said he wondered, “Will this be the time my lack of degree holds me back?”

Becoming a video game designer isn't something you can speedrun. But accumulating the right skills, knowledge and experience can set you on the right path. From building a pause-worthy portfolio to networking with industry professionals, it takes time to forge a career in game design.

Joseph Whitworth is an SNHU Game Development instructor and helps to shape the curriculum as a subject-matter expert, with experience running a game studio, consulting, and leading a developer community.

If you're majoring in a STEM field, that means your degree program falls under the umbrella of science, technology, engineering or mathematics. While you can’t major in STEM itself, programs in this category include ones that emphasize research, innovation or the development of new technologies.