STEM Career Guidance Forum

Discuss topics on science and math professions. Topics include job descriptions, salary, requirements and responsibilities. Find advice when comparing two or more similar careers.

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Anyone considering a career as a patent attorney?

  • berned_you
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What are the top science job salaries and resources available?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Physics Looking for a physics job? Physics Today can help

  • gleem
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Other Struggling with illness and existential despair

  • Eclair_de_XII
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Physics Considering transitioning to physics, any advice?

  • Logical12345
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Other UGC NET Math and GATE DS&AI exams for career planning

  • Kirti_Vardhan_1
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Engineering Second degree for engineers for more job opportunities?

  • unlucky_
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What do computer science engineers do?

  • geekynerd
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Physics Will lab tech experience at a national lab help me become a particle physics researcher?

  • flinnbella
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Math Math major jobs in the space industry

  • mr3000
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Physics Physics Research Ideas for Medical Physics Position?

  • Quantum_Cthulhu
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Job Skills Physics Careers: Expectations vs. Reality

  • Surf_and_Sky
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Other Department of Energy SULI/CCI 2026 internship applications and acceptances

  • lom322007
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Physics How hard is it to get a job in the semiconducter industry?

  • DriftyPrime
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Physics How to close the gap: From Independent Research to Academic Discourse

  • Esim Can
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How to get peers to review your work?

  • nataliaeggers
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Physics Career Prospects (outside of academia)

  • Sammy_E
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Physics Need some advice! (making a physics YouTube channel)

  • Mysticphysicss
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Physics Experimental undergrad research in SOP for theoretical grad research?

  • redflactober
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Engineering Apple hardware internship technical screening for RF and IC design roles

  • arhzz
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Job Skills How to improve my electrical engineering resume

  • tinhat
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Engineering Should I pursue a master's in electrical engineering without industry experience?

  • JR14Watt
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Working for defense company?

  • elias001
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Engineering Is a career in Optics/Photonics engineering right for me?

  • aj_gl00
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Finding support to complete a UK charity registration application

  • TensorCalculus
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Physics Theoretical Physics Careers in Germany

  • amrfkr
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Physics Physics in medical physics? Leaving medical physics?

  • Quantum_Cthulhu
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Job Skills Degrees with actual guaranteed jobs after graduation?

  • pqp
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What are career paths that combine physics and education?

  • Koyuchi24
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Engineering Trouble with choosing how to shape my engineering career

  • aj_gl00
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Engineering Advice of pursing two MS degrees given my situation

  • PaperClipOp
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How to discern between hobby and passion?

  • robotkid786
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Other NDAs as a consultant/contractor

  • BiGyElLoWhAt
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Job Skills Occupational outlook and career exploration

  • JLT
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A Study for Your Workaholic Boss

  • jedishrfu
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Job Skills Astronomer to Med Physicist or Dosimetrist - UK or US

  • Volatile_Miniworld
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Physics I need guidance from Medical Physicists for my career growth

  • Munaz
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Other Summer Research Position Decision

  • psyoon11
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Other Struggling to Find a Job – Considering My Next Steps

  • michaelkup
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Need Some Advice on My Job Perspective

  • Ghros
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Physics Switching PhD schools: is it possible?

  • sslerose
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Other Considering a career shift and seeking general guidance

  • sairoof
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Physics Is undergrad research REALLY that big on grad school applications?

  • redflactober
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Job Skills When would it be appropriate to stop trying to find an entry level engineering job?

  • nnjoo
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Job Skills Is it good idea to publish articles to improve someone's resume?

  • hagopbul
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Engineering Specialization in Electrical Engineering - Looking for Direction

  • nirmo
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Physics Career options for physics graduates

  • Dani_318
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Physics Advice on pursuing physics faculty position

  • elimelon
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Physics Need to consider my options

  • sairoof
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Physics Tenure tracks and dead ends in academia

  • Pirx
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Physics Advice on aiming for top-tier plasma physics PhD. programs

  • mrdx
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Physics How do I make myself a better job candidate?

  • physx777
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Physics Experimental or Theoretical Physics in my PhD?

  • no_onepotter
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Other What do all the useless engineering graduates do for work?

  • nnjoo
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Math Information on Quantitative Researchers (or other quant jobs)

  • ansabs
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Physics [Nuclear Experiment vs Nuclear Theory] [National Lab/General Outlook]

  • redflactober
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Physics Should I apply to do an astrophysics PhD or stick with an engineering job?

  • taway
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Physics Career guidance after PhD in experimental condensed matter

  • pen-e-wise
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Physics Medical Physics part-time jobs for students?

  • MedPhysStudent
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Job Skills Overwhelmed by Choices: Seeking Advice on Staying Engaged with Project

  • Steve Frost
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Engineering Mechanical Engineer looking for Career Advice

  • Edward12352
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Physics Is a PhD in Solid State Physics with bio applications viable for Industry?

  • DonorCarcy
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Engineering Should I major in physics or mechanical engineering?

  • Amr Elsayed
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Other "Ten Simple Rules" for Many Aspects of Career Building

  • gleem
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Other Is a Karate (Martial Arts) Physics Project a good idea?

  • somePhysicsMajorUCSB
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Engineering I completed my Bachelor's in ECE in 2022

  • rohithyenni
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Physics Graduating with 2:2 in Physics. What can I do? (Ireland)

  • Cilda
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Job Skills Should I leave an Automotive Mechanic's Degree on my Engineering Resume?

  • YoshiMoshi
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Physics I'm struggling with my identity as a teacher (and no longer a physicist)

  • sairoof
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Physics Need career guidance after masters in physics

  • andrewwade
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Physics Move from technician to scientist

  • Alchem
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Job Skills Career transition from electronics repair to other fields

  • badr
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Physics Need Career Advice for Specializing in Physics

  • SUBHASREE577
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Job Skills How could someone work as both an engineer and physicist?

  • Atlas618
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Other Disclose criminal record BEFORE interview?

  • JonnyG
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Other Potential Effects of Recent AI Developments on Physics?

  • Ege Artan
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Physics Most Common Programming Language in Physics Career

  • Sheikhzaadi
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Physics Can Computational Physicists Find Good Jobs In Industry?

  • Copar
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"to pay by invoice or proforma"?

  • Borek
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Academic Ghost Writers

  • Lynch101
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Job Skills [Career] - What kind of life does a career in physics entail?

  • justsomelostdude
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Other Strategy for going from postdoc to software

  • js54434
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Job Skills Possibilities of a Career in Physics/Engineering

  • Taniwha
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Job Skills Jobs/career advice needed for IT/Computer science

  • hermes58
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Physics Looking to transition from data science to computational physics

  • plaguedbyfoibles
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Engineering Is it possible for me to go into Aerospace Engineering at 37?

  • Brystar57
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Biology PhD vs research fellowships for bioinformatics in India

  • sd14
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Physics What are the Options for a PhD student who missed Postdoc Deadlines?

  • Diracobama2181
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Other Is Pursuing a Career in Physics the Right Choice for Me?

  • Slimy0233
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Other Should I Pursue Pharmacy or Medicine in Turkey?

  • ONational
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Physics Opinions about a career path in quantum computing

  • Emanuele19
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I got my first graduate interview invite

  • ProfuselyQuarky
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Engineering Thermal analysis of an infrared seeker head presentation

  • ThermalOptoLearner
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Other Are post docs expected nowadays?

  • robotkid786
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Physics How important is python for theoretical physics?

  • robotkid786
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Finding Meaningful Work: Career Advice for Young Scientists

  • Slimy0233
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Other Applying for SULI Internships, have questions about the PPPL

  • okamihybrid
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Physics Physics Graduate planning to do research in photonics

  • Aramaan
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Physics Questions by a First Year UofToronto Physics Student on Grad Admissions

  • Ege Artan
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Engineering PhD in Engineering, Very Rare in Industry I Work in, Impacts?

  • YoshiMoshi
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Physics Mediocre, But Passionate Physics Student--Jobs in General Relativity?

  • Astrophycisist1
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Physics Realistic to switch from atomic to nuclear or high-energy theory?

  • physics32123
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