Building underwater rovers is a direct avenue towards major careers in STEM.  There are many careers that students can investigate as part of this underwater rover project.  Engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and other STEM professionals encounter interesting challenges similar to those that the students face while working on the underwater rover project.  Hear what students have to say about how STEM careers correlate with this project by clicking here. 

If your students find a particular part of the project interesting, they may be surprised to find that there are careers that fit their strengths and interests.  STEM careers are in high demand and many graduates in these fields can become gainfully employed with ease.  

Consider adding a career component to this project by inviting industry professionals to work alongside your students during this project. Students can also conduct online research about a STEM career area of interest and create a career project as an extension.

It's helpful for students to connect the specific part of the rover project that they enjoyed with a specific career path.  For example, if students like constructing the frame, they might want to investigate mechanical engineering.  If students are adept at driving the underwater rover, they can check into being a pilot.  

Consider collaborating with your guidance department to develop a component to the underwater rover project that corresponds with the College and Career Readiness anchor standards.