STEM Articles & Stories

While it’s possible to build your career as a game developer by learning many skills on your own, there are also practical steps you can take to further your chances of a career in the industry — like earning a bachelor’s degree and networking with game development professionals.

Steve Wozniak, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg started as programmers before their success. A programmer's life centers on writing software, using languages to make computers do tasks, solving problems and maintaining software. They evolve with technology, just like these tech giants.

If you have a natural sense of curiosity, an interest in math and a love of information, a career in data science or data analytics might be a good option. The question is, how are the roles different, where might they overlap and which is a better fit for you?

Data analytics is a fast-moving field that considers sets of information to help leaders develop informed decisions and strategies in all types of organizations. It's a growing method used in every industry, from finance and healthcare to retail and hospitality.