Laura Varley is a Careers reporter at Silicon Republic. She has a background in technology PR and journalism and is borderline obsessed with film and television, the theatre, Marvel and Mayo GAA.

Careers such as nurse practitioner, IT manager, and software developer rank among the top five STEM jobs in the U.S., according to U.S. News & World Report. These jobs stand out for their competitive ...

Today, more than 100 Memphis middle school girls explored STEM careers at the University of Memphis. Excitement filled the room as eighth-grade girls from Memphis-Shelby County schools met female ...