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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Math About to get my Math undergrad -- What now?

  • PsychonautQQ
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Engineering Biotech and Biological Engineering career prospects

  • Jarfi
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Physics Physics job with flexible schedule?

  • MF955
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How is retirement in your country?

  • Sagant
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Physics Physics Lecturer with Medical Physics graduate degree?

  • Hercuflea
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Physics Ideal job for a physics bachelors

  • majormuss
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Physics What to do with a bachelors in physics? Any ideas?

  • Yossi Halperin
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Job Skills How to put publication on resume?

  • drcne
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Transferring money from Visa gift card to an account

  • bluemoonKY
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Other What physics careers are even really possible for me?

  • Fraser MacDonald
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Physics Is a UK Physics PhD in Demand in California?

  • reasonableman
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Job Skills Is a Career in Academia the Right Path After My PhD in Electrical Engineering?

  • Abripin
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Math Job in Artificial Intelligence with a Math Degree

  • tmbrwlf730
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Job Skills Masters in Statistics vs in data science? Is DS just buzz?

  • annoyinggirl
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Physics Career Opportunities for Physics Majors Beyond Research?

  • Faiq
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How to Salvage my Academic Career?

  • Jennanana
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Job Skills Can a bad reference affect my future?

  • drcne
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Physics Pursuing a PhD in Astrophysics - Is it Worth It?

  • Will K
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Physics Benefit of a physics minor or major in Computer Science

  • Jgranley
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Physics Become a Cosmologist: Steps to Achieving Your Dream Career

  • JA123
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Engineering Advice on Math / Engineering or Physics / Engineering?

  • ArchieAnonymous
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Engineering Should I be an Aerospace engineer or an Astronomer?

  • Gjmdp
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Physics Is Theoretical Physics a Saturated Field for Aspiring Scientists?

  • BL4CKB0X97
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Physics Should I reconsider my future major and career?

  • fissifizz
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Physics Double Majoring in Chem and Physics

  • swirlyink
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Physics Achieving CEng and CPhys: My Story

  • SteveeGeorge
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Biology Can I Become a Botanist While Working Full Time?

  • Magna Curiositate
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Engineering Career path for particle accelerator engineering?

  • daisy3110
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Engineering Is it too much being an engineer & a scientist?

  • Gjmdp
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Engineering Aerospace Engineer or Master of Physics in COSMOSES

  • Dheer Parikh
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What Are the Best Career Paths After a Physics Degree?

  • M31_Pete
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Physics Particle Physics and Quantum Physics

  • ChrisisC
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Physics Is there a non-academic future in Quantum computing?

  • evanatch
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Job Skills Lucrative career options for a Physics Masters

  • spaghetti3451
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Math 2 year Data science masters program? Teaching Math abroad?

  • PsychonautQQ
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Math Transition from math student to math tutor

  • fishturtle1
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Disbar Corrupt Attorney: How to Get Suspended or Disbarred

  • newjerseyrunner
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Engineering Nuclear engineering internship in EU

  • madhisoka
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Life After 6+ Years of Academia: Dave K's Story

  • dkotschessaa
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Physics International High School Teacher

  • bdolle
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Physics Career prospects for a physicist.

  • Aetholite
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Engineering Nuclear engineers who work in design

  • madhisoka
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Other High School Teaching: Is It Possible?

  • nmsurobert
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Physics Is It Common for Physics Majors to Switch to Med School?

  • stratz
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Engineering Transferable skills and the industries for engineers?

  • TheDurianFruit
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Physics What is the usefulness of a degree in physics and philosophy

  • PerpeuallyConfused
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Other No motivation, considering taking time off -- what are some....

  • ozil
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Engineering Need Guidance for choosing career

  • HaSnain145
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Chemistry Is the Chemistry Job Market in Shambles?

  • aerohead_18
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Can Employee Refuse to Give Last Name?

  • kyphysics
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Looking for a new calendar/planner for next year

  • Dr Transport
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Other Got starting job, need focus for next step

  • xicor
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Engineering Need direction: Applied vs Engineering Physics vs?

  • havonasun
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Math Can I Teach at a Community College with Limited Teaching Experience?

  • dkotschessaa
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Looking to start a career in Astrophysics/Aerospace LATE...

  • HC_SVNT_DRACONES
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Engineering Resume tips for old worker, but new graduate

  • MacLaddy
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Other MS in Physics: Unemployed for months/years -- This is My Story

  • Trioxide
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Other How can one decide to re-locate for work and leave friends?

  • Butters
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Engineering Importance of IC design/SemiConductor Physics in EE

  • Crek
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Engineering Getting An Internship after getting B.S. in mathematics

  • uicflame
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Job Skills Two BS degrees in Chem and Phys w/ Minor in Biochem in May

  • yitzchak
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Other Telecommuting jobs for physics majors?

  • Hercuflea
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Other How Can I Ace My BCG Interview?

  • Wminus
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Physics What Drives Physicists? Insights from a Student Questionnaire

  • rozkurwioza
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Building programs yourself vs interships, for experience

  • kolleamm
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Does a Surname Starting with A Benefit Researchers in Astronomy?

  • Omega Force
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Physics Nuclear or Astrophysics master's degree?

  • Leonardo Machado
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Physics Most useful Computer languages to learn for Astronomy

  • majormuss
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Job Skills What Positions Can I Apply for With a PhD in Electrical Engineering?

  • EngWiPy
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Physics What career options that pay well can I get with a MS in Physics

  • ScienceGeek24
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Other Confused between Physics and Computer Science

  • Yashbhatt
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Engineering ME or AE to enter the field of AE

  • TheQuantumBoy
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Physics Can anyone offer advice on landing a job at Space-X or similar companies?

  • Aaron M
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Engineering Languages to learn for AE (Aerospace Engineering)

  • TheQuantumBoy
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Physics Best Qualities to be a Physicist?

  • ChrisisC
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Other Professors, students and careers

  • EngWiPy
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Engineering Which field has the most potential for the future?

  • Wminus
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Other Will a PhD help me as a startup founder?

  • Indiana
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Physics Need advice before sending my CV to my University

  • victorhugo
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Job Skills How do I get involved in Science early?

  • victorhugo
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Physics What are the sites in Europe to find job vacancies in Medical Physics?

  • gabriele feti
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8 hour workday? Is it really needed?

  • gfd43tg
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Chemistry Chemistry Professionals -- I have an Interview -- help please

  • Chem Muse
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Engineering Can I handle Medical Physics as an Engineer?

  • Labilana
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Engineering What Are the Job Opportunities for Nuclear Engineers?

  • Hamal_Arietis
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Engineering How much electrical engineering in taught in Ms Mechatronic?

  • Natcu
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Other Careers for someone who mostly knows about scientific computing?

  • davidbenari
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Physics Medical Physics: What's important to get a residency?

  • kikko
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Physics Can you get two PhDs in two branches of physics at one time

  • Ethan Kelley
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Helpful Hint for Posters in Career Guidance

  • CrysPhys
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Physics Science Policy and how it affects Physics Careers

  • ModestyKing
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Engineering Physics vs Applied Physics vs Engineering

  • Dabac
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Engineering Choosing physics over engineering

  • vinodadon
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Physics What is it like to experience math in physics?

  • ChrisisC
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Where do physics and game theory meet?

  • 1v1Dota2RightMeow
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Question re: Employment/HR workplace conduct policy (Canada)

  • DaveC426913
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Roller coaster/water rides/theme park designer

  • jason5699
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Job Skills How will US companies view an EE PhD from overseas?

  • juliaw
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Physics How to go about pursuing career in theoretical physics

  • WWCY
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What are some potential aerospace and defense R&D projects for 7th graders?

  • Arjun Wasan
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