It stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

STEM fields range from botany to geology to psychology. STEM skills can come in handy in a variety of fields.

Here are just some STEM career possibilities on a list from the federal government:

• Agricultural and food scientists
• Astronomers and physicists
• Atmospheric and space scientists
• Biological scientists
• Chemists and materials scientists
• Environmental scientists and geoscientists
• Nurses
• Psychologists
• Sociologists
• Urban and regional planners

• Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
• Diagnostic-related technologists and technicians
• Medical, dental and ophthalmic laboratory technicians

• Architects
• Aerospace engineers
• Chemical engineers
• Civil engineers
• Electrical and electronic engineers
• Nuclear engineers

• Computer scientists and systems analysts
• Computer programmers
• Computer software engineers
• Actuaries
• Mathematicians
• Statisticians