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4 Skills Veterans Bring
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Mostyn Law And 97.9 The Box Honor Houston’s Difference Makers In Education Checks, plaques awarded to 20 educators by Amber Mostyn during private reception
supported through an on-air campaign with 97.9 The Box (KBXX-FM Houston), which yielded over 1,000 nominations. A review committee then selected the News Provider Photo Source: Noisemaker Communications twenty winners, each of whom was acknowledged on-air FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 97.9 The Box radio host JMac, Difference Maker honoree, and Amber Mostyn. ostyn Law’s second annual salute to Houston’s by Good Morning H-Town co-host JMac. Difference Makers in Education recognized twenty local teachers, coaches, and other educaHere’s a complete list of Mostyn Law’s 2022 Difference Makers in Education: tors for the essential role they play in strengthening the Donald G. Prier, II Carver High School (Aldine ISD) Matthew Rideaux Nimitz High School community. During a private reception at Trez Bistro Lawrence Ekeke Duiett Middle School Lisa Latson Tanglewood Middle School and Wine Bar, Amber Mostyn, co-founder of Mostyn Briana Villarreal-Surratt Clear Falls Highschool Erica Agnew Magnolia West High School Law, presented each honoree with a check for $200 on behalf of her firm and 1-800-TRUCKWRECK. Shawntel Davis Bussey Elementary Kristina Craft Albright Middle School “I cannot say enough good things about the positive Rodney Emilien Kipp Liberation College Prep Erika Sanchez Anderson Elementary School impact that teachers, coaches, and counselors have made Brittney Johnson Lockhart Elementary Patrick Rodriguez Sam Houston Elem in the lives of my children,” observes Amber Mostyn, a Bryce Wyatt Manvel High School Tamella Mayberry Burton Elementary working mother of two. “We put our kids in their hands every day. There are so many people to thank in the eduNorthshore High School Erlene Peterson Heritage Rose Elementary School Christopher Carter (9th-grade campus) cational community and each installment of our Difference Makers program introduces us to more of these Brandon Jackson ABN Kandyce Blackwell Yes Prep dedicated professionals.” Joel Muñoz Baker Ripley Schools Cynthia Johnson Willowridge High School Mostyn Law’s Difference Makers in Education was By d-mars.com
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EDUCATION & CAREER
Ready to Jumpstart Your Stem Career? A Biological Sciences or Biochemistry Degree Can Help By d-mars.com News Provider
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f you haven't considered a STEM career, now may be the time to explore your options. Advancements in recent years have highlighted the need for positions in science and medicine, resulting in an industry boom and a growing job market for potential STEM program graduates. Two burgeoning career paths in STEM are biological sciences and biochemistry.
Whatisisbiological biologicalscience? science? What biochemistry? biochemistry? Biological sciences comprise several branches of biology, including environmental studies, genetics, botany, and microbiology. Biological scientists study living organisms and the environment. Biochemistry, on the other hand, focuses on a wide array of subjects, such as basic chemistry, the properties and function of biomolecules, and the mechanisms of cellular function and living organisms. This knowledge has several applications, from developing medicines to creating new, disease-resistant variants of common crops. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in both of
these industries is promising. Employment for biological technicians is forecast to grow 7% through 2030. This translates to an average of about 11,800 job openings each year over the next decade. As a biological scientist, you can expect to earn a median annual wage of $85,290 (BLS). For those entering the field of biochemistry, the job market is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 5%. In 2020, there were 34,800 biochemistry jobs, and you can expect to earn an average salary of $94,270 per year.
How Howcan canI Ienter enterthese STEM fields? these STEM fields? If you want to get in on the ground floor of these growing career fields, consider a bachelor's degree in either biological sciences or biochemistry. A Bachelor of Science in biological sciences helps you develop a valuable and broad understanding of many disciplines in biology. Because of the flexibility of this degree, you can enter several industries through an entry-level biological services position. Industries that offer the highest level of employment for biological scientists, according to BLS, include the federal executive branch, scientific research and development services, academia, pharmaceutical
and medicine manufacturing and management, scientific and technical consulting services. Specific career paths could include: • • • • • • • • •
Dentist Environmental protection technician Forensic science technician Nursing Physical therapist Pharmacologist Zoologist Veterinarian High School teacher
A Bachelor of Science in biochemistry can prepare you for a career in science or medicine. According to U.S. News, a degree in this field can prepare you for several professions, including: • Agricultural scientist • Biochemist • Biological or biomedical engineer • Chemical engineer • Federal regulator of biochemical products • Food researcher and developer • Laboratory technician • Pharmaceutical researcher
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• Process engineer • Science writer
After receiving a bachelor's in biochemistry, you'll also be prepared for several full-time entry-level positions in STEM, research, or education. You can also begin a postgraduate health program to expand your job prospects.
Readytotoget gettotowork? work? Ready If advancing your career in science or medicine is your goal, consider a career in either biological sciences or biochemistry. Arizona State University offers online degree programs in these areas to take your career to the next level. Recognized as the nation's most innovative university, ASU Online brings coursework to life through immersive science labs and digital experiences. To learn more about ASU Online biological sciences and biochemistry programs, visit ASUOnline.asu. edu. Source: BPT
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4 Skills Veterans Bring
as Team Members in Civilian Careers
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ach year, the U.S. military generates thousands of professionals with highly specialized, transferable skills. Beyond technical and operational expertise, every service member gains skills that help keep teams afloat and foster cohesion and productivity, serving them well in their civilian careers. During Military Appreciation Month, it's important to recognize the value of these skills that veterans bring to businesses and organizations that employ them. Microsoft Military Affairs - which helps veterans and transitioning service members get their footing in tech - recognizes veterans' unquantifiable value and experience in their civilian work. To help you understand the value-add veterans are to the businesses and organizations that hire them, MMA has highlighted four skills former service members bring to the table.
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Adaptability
If you ask a veteran what they 'did' on active duty, the answer will be impressive. During their time in the military, service members experience continuous on-the-job learning, constantly gaining new skillsets and specialties within new teams and environments. As agile, resourceful learners, veterans can pivot on a dime, bringing tenacity and personal initiative to every challenge. Cybersecurity, cloud administration, and cloud application
development are quickly evolving fields that require adaptability, which former service members have in spades. This adaptability allows veterans to thrive in an environment of constant flux and can bridge critical knowledge gaps that drive new solutions to business challenges.
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Resilience Resilience is part of any service member's training. Military service members know how to complete the mission set before them, whether it's deployment to crisis areas, moving families to a new base or country, sacrificing holidays and time with loved ones, or enormous physical and mental
challenges. A veteran's experience in overcoming obstacles and "staying on target" served them well during their military service and will continue to serve them as civilian and private sector professionals, particularly as the work environment and customer needs continue to evolve.
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Teamwork
Teamwork is a critical skill in the military because members must operate in unison for the mission to succeed. This "stronger together" mindset cultivates a deep understanding of the value each member brings to a team and how to facilitate trust to develop cohesion. Veterans know how to join, develop and empower a team to operate as a unit. These interpersonal skills allow former service members to work productively and establish trust with different groups and personalities,
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fostering collaboration and teamwork.
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Leadership
Adaptability, resilience, and teamwork are all skills that ultimately make veterans agile, thoughtful leaders on any team. While the pressures they face on active duty are very different from those they'll face in civilian life, veterans can be relied on to bring decisiveness and poise to even the most stressful environments. Former service members are steady, focused, and equipped to make tough decisions in some of the most stressful situations. As crisis managers, they know how to manage stress, deescalate and provide balance in a challenging environment. This advanced degree of "grace under pressure" allows former service members to push through when a project doesn't go according to plan, find a solution and lead a team to success. These are just a few of the core skills veterans bring to their jobs outside of military service. To learn more about how Microsoft is helping former service members leverage their skills in the technology industry, visit Military. Microsoft.com and the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy page or follow Microsoft Military Affairs on LinkedIn. Source: BPT
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