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Rate what sounds like you right now.

Use the same 1-5 scale for each statement. Results show STEM areas to explore, plus possible careers and study areas.

Part 1

STEM Interest Questions

36 items
#1

I would like learning how apps, websites, games, or computer programs work.

I would like learning how apps, websites, games, or computer programs work.
#2

I like finding patterns in numbers, charts, sports stats, money, or data.

I like finding patterns in numbers, charts, sports stats, money, or data.
#3

I would enjoy solving mysteries involving computers, phones, accounts, or online activity.

I would enjoy solving mysteries involving computers, phones, accounts, or online activity.
#4

I like figuring out how things are designed, built, or improved.

I like figuring out how things are designed, built, or improved.
#5

I would enjoy working with robots, machines, tools, or automated systems.

I would enjoy working with robots, machines, tools, or automated systems.
#6

I prefer hands-on work where I can fix, install, test, or build something real.

I prefer hands-on work where I can fix, install, test, or build something real.
#7

I am curious about animals, plants, cells, DNA, or living things.

I am curious about animals, plants, cells, DNA, or living things.
#8

I am interested in the human body, medicine, disease, or health care technology.

I am interested in the human body, medicine, disease, or health care technology.
#9

I would like doing experiments with chemicals, materials, food, water, or evidence.

I would like doing experiments with chemicals, materials, food, water, or evidence.
#10

I am curious about energy, motion, light, sound, space, or how the universe works.

I am curious about energy, motion, light, sound, space, or how the universe works.
#11

I like rocks, weather, maps, oceans, planets, volcanoes, or natural disasters.

I like rocks, weather, maps, oceans, planets, volcanoes, or natural disasters.
#12

I care about forests, rivers, wildlife, climate, pollution, or protecting nature.

I care about forests, rivers, wildlife, climate, pollution, or protecting nature.
#13

I am interested in food, farming, animals, soil, plants, water, or growing things.

I am interested in food, farming, animals, soil, plants, water, or growing things.
#14

I would enjoy designing buildings, rooms, outdoor spaces, roads, or communities.

I would enjoy designing buildings, rooms, outdoor spaces, roads, or communities.
#15

I am interested in vehicles, aircraft, drones, engines, transportation, or how things move.

I am interested in vehicles, aircraft, drones, engines, transportation, or how things move.
#16

I would like using science to solve crimes, prevent accidents, or respond to emergencies.

I would like using science to solve crimes, prevent accidents, or respond to emergencies.
#17

I am interested in how people think, learn, behave, work, or make decisions.

I am interested in how people think, learn, behave, work, or make decisions.
#18

I would enjoy explaining STEM ideas, teaching others, leading projects, or organizing STEM work.

I would enjoy explaining STEM ideas, teaching others, leading projects, or organizing STEM work.
#19

I would like creating or improving an app, website, game, or digital tool.

I would like creating or improving an app, website, game, or digital tool.
#20

I like using spreadsheets, graphs, or dashboards to explain information.

I like using spreadsheets, graphs, or dashboards to explain information.
#21

I am interested in protecting people from scams, hackers, or identity theft.

I am interested in protecting people from scams, hackers, or identity theft.
#22

I would like designing bridges, machines, devices, or systems that solve problems.

I would like designing bridges, machines, devices, or systems that solve problems.
#23

I would enjoy using 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, or manufacturing equipment.

I would enjoy using 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, or manufacturing equipment.
#24

I would like learning a technical skill such as electrical work, HVAC, welding, machining, or equipment repair.

I would like learning a technical skill such as electrical work, HVAC, welding, machining, or equipment repair.
#25

I am curious about genetics, diseases, ecosystems, animals, or microscopic life.

I am curious about genetics, diseases, ecosystems, animals, or microscopic life.
#26

I would like using medical tools, imaging machines, lab tests, or health data to help people.

I would like using medical tools, imaging machines, lab tests, or health data to help people.
#27

I am interested in how substances react, change, mix, burn, dissolve, or break down.

I am interested in how substances react, change, mix, burn, dissolve, or break down.
#28

I like asking big questions about forces, electricity, space, atoms, or technology of the future.

I like asking big questions about forces, electricity, space, atoms, or technology of the future.
#29

I would enjoy using maps, GPS, satellites, or drones to study places.

I would enjoy using maps, GPS, satellites, or drones to study places.
#30

I would like testing air, soil, water, or habitats to see if they are healthy.

I would like testing air, soil, water, or habitats to see if they are healthy.
#31

I am interested in how technology can improve farming, food safety, irrigation, or animal care.

I am interested in how technology can improve farming, food safety, irrigation, or animal care.
#32

I would like using blueprints, models, or design software to plan spaces or structures.

I would like using blueprints, models, or design software to plan spaces or structures.
#33

I would enjoy learning how cars, planes, drones, boats, trains, or electric vehicles work.

I would enjoy learning how cars, planes, drones, boats, trains, or electric vehicles work.
#34

I am interested in crime labs, fingerprints, DNA evidence, fire investigation, or disaster response.

I am interested in crime labs, fingerprints, DNA evidence, fire investigation, or disaster response.
#35

I like understanding why people make choices or how the brain works.

I like understanding why people make choices or how the brain works.
#36

I would like turning complicated information into something people can understand.

I would like turning complicated information into something people can understand.

Part 2

Work Style Questions

Optional but useful
Hands-on work

I like working with my hands.

I like working with my hands.
Computer work

I like working on a computer.

I like working on a computer.
Outdoor work

I like working outdoors.

I like working outdoors.
Lab or clean workspace

I like working in a lab or clean workspace.

I like working in a lab or clean workspace.
Helping people

I like helping people directly.

I like helping people directly.
Independent problem solving

I like solving problems quietly on my own.

I like solving problems quietly on my own.
Team problem solving

I like working with a team.

I like working with a team.
Building and fixing

I like building or fixing things.

I like building or fixing things.
Researching deeply

I like researching and learning deeply about a topic.

I like researching and learning deeply about a topic.
Math problem solving

I like using math to solve problems.

I like using math to solve problems.
Drawing and designing

I like drawing, designing, or creating plans.

I like drawing, designing, or creating plans.
Organizing information

I like organizing information.

I like organizing information.
Explaining ideas

I like explaining ideas to other people.

I like explaining ideas to other people.
Animals, plants, or nature

I like working with animals, plants, or nature.

I like working with animals, plants, or nature.
Technology and machines

I like technology, devices, or machines.

I like technology, devices, or machines.
Investigating mysteries

I like investigating mysteries or figuring out what happened.

I like investigating mysteries or figuring out what happened.
Fast-paced work

I like fast-paced work where problems change often.

I like fast-paced work where problems change often.
Careful accuracy

I like careful work where accuracy matters.

I like careful work where accuracy matters.
Technical training pathway

I like career paths that can start with a certificate, apprenticeship, or two-year program.

I like career paths that can start with a certificate, apprenticeship, or two-year program.
College pathway

I like career paths that may require a four-year or advanced college degree.

I like career paths that may require a four-year or advanced college degree.

Part 3

Micro-Interest Checklist

0 selected

Check anything that sounds even a little interesting.

Computers & AI

Data & Math

Cybersecurity

Engineering

Robotics & Manufacturing

Technical Trades

Biology & Biotech

Health & Medical Tech

Chemistry & Lab

Physics & Energy

Earth & Space

Environment & Resources

Agriculture & Food

Built Environment

Transportation & Drones

Forensics & Safety

Human Science

STEM Leadership

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