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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How are the job prospects with both IE and ME master degrees

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Engineering Advice for a mechanical engineer turned mathematician?

  • hihiip201
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Computer Engineering & Physics: Dual Majoring for Future PhD?

  • jfh96
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Mathematical Physics vs Theoretical Physics

  • Niflheim
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Does the space industry hire mathematicians?

  • EternusVia
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Making an Informed Choice: BSc in Engineering: EEE vs CSE

  • Ezio3.1415
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DoE/SULI Acceptances: Applying & Expectations

  • Hshc
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Engineering Nuclear Engineering in Australia

  • Sarrum
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Permanent national lab jobs and immigration status

  • Catria
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Engineering How difficult is Mechanical Engineering? Do you do math every day?

  • agressivemoose
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Physics and Digital Product Management jobs?

  • LeslieC
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Engineering How satisfying is engineering for a theoretical brain?

  • yeshuamo
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Jobs combining medicine, nanotech, and cybernetics?

  • TranscedentKid
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Physics applications in cancer research/treatment

  • Matthew Slater
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Nano & Solid State Physics: Benefits, Comparisons, & Country Rankings

  • amjad-sh
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Should i delay my graduation to study more?

  • Olipp
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Engineering Career within Engineering Analysing

  • Chris074
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Physics Is doing top-end theoretical physics hard?

  • LightingBolt
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Engineering Can I Pursue Engineering and Astrophysics Simultaneously?

  • vinetpillai
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How can I get a summer-job as a self taught programmer?

  • Jarfi
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Should Someone pursure career based on skill or happiness

  • VoloD
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What did you want to be career wise when you were younger?

  • hbk4894
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Best physics PhD for going into industry?

  • AlanKirby
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Career in Astrophysics - Get Hones Answers Now

  • Mariana Thomas
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Physics Experimental physicist and investment banking?

  • AlanKirby
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Engineering What's RF/Antenna engineering like?

  • axmls
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I like Coding Theory - Who Uses it?

  • dkotschessaa
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Moving to Washington D.C. Tell me where to live

  • MarneMath
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Job prospects with Masters in Applied Mathematics

  • MathWorry
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Engineering Railway engineering requirements

  • Shahar
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What Does Box 1 on a W-2 Form Represent?

  • jaydnul
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Engineering Electrical engineer who doesn't like to program

  • axmls
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Help with questions on becoming a surgeon?

  • lexie99o
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Future options as a Physics teacher

  • Strange design
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Should I apply for a job I don't want?

  • Butters
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Physics Jobs: Career Options for UK Students 14+

  • Evenus1
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Deciding between Electrical and Mechanical

  • kspabo
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Engineering Is there any scope for an Electronics and Telecom Engineer?

  • ramdas
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Physics Is job of physicist even a "realistic" expectation?

  • LightingBolt
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How important is an internship for a non-traditional student

  • Vagabond7
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Engineering Electrical Engineer major taking electrician internship?

  • djboy808
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How to get work/TA-like experience while an undergrad?

  • lmc17
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Engineering Nuclear Engineering vs Mechanical Engineering

  • Suhas Jain
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Engineering Aerospace Careers for Non-Engineers

  • Titikshu
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Physics What are the requirements for being a great physicist?

  • physicswiz_1279
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Other Guy Spent $37K on CompSci Degree & Can't Get Job at Best Buy

  • SF49erfan
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What is the Role of a Mathematical Physicist?

  • SpanishOmelette
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Physics What Skills Make a Physicist Valuable to Employers?

  • Zaent
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From a PhD to a Green Card? Going to the US or UK?

  • SpaceDude
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Need Help Finding a Job with a Physics Degree? Here's What You Need to Know

  • coca-cola
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What PhD specialization in Applied Physics is right for me?

  • Sewen
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Planning for Retirement: Create Your Ideal Future

  • wolram
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Chemistry Nanotechnology careers with biology and chemistry?

  • Biscuit
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Engineering Masters in Physics after engineering

  • Sai Suhaas
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Engineering What control engineer should know

  • iii
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UC Berkeley Extension program for IC design or semicon tech

  • physicist1985
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Switching careers to Medical Physics UK

  • foxfaustinus
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Engineering Physics or Engineering after high school?

  • Ju00611
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Physics Programming, Finance what else can a Physicist do?

  • Crimson_Aether
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Physics What Is the Current Job Market for Imaging Physicists?

  • azizhp
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Engineering Info on weapons engineering and related areas

  • AdrianHannon
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Is a PE license really that difficult to obtain?

  • A.J.710
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Physics related career for Computer Science graduate?

  • svkaushik
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Doing Physics instead of Medicine. Am I messing up?

  • HughBrock
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Feel awkward using my current manager as a reference

  • Jamin2112
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What's the perfect present for a PhD graduate?

  • parton
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Don't like my job even though it could aid me later Help

  • Alex_117
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Physics The Future of "Lone Physicists" - Researching Physics Alone?

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Careers possible if only two beginning computer programming courses taken?

  • symbolipoint
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Website(s) Listing Postdoc Position for Biophysics?

  • sabq
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Career Opportunities in Microfluidics After PhD

  • Aniket1
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Engineering What to do this summer for a future in engineering?

  • student335
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Engineering How do I get in the game: Biomedical Engineering

  • joshthekid
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Medical Physics Residency backup plans

  • peppercax
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What should i do? lectureship or pursue Ph.D?

  • Sachin Desarada
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What is the current job market like for medical physicists in Canada?

  • quasar1981
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Where can I view the balance on my SS/Medicare contributions

  • Jamin2112
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Engineering Stuck between engineering or doing math+business for undergrad

  • Arpit Agarwal
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What type of incentives should be offered for a field sales team?

  • peevemagpie
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Internships during graduate school? (Physics related)

  • bluechic92
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What are people doing with their math/physics degrees?

  • lostandconfused
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Beginning a career after grad school

  • member 428835
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Engineering Which path should I choose? (Computer Engineering, Math, Cosmology ?)

  • pvk21
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Is a PhD in Nuclear Physics a Promising Career Path?

  • deependra1003
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Post-Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics

  • sabq
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Is medical physics a good career option?

  • blakeab
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Engineering Semiconductor Process Engineer Interview Questions that I may get asked

  • madphdstudent
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Getting ahead in Maths and Physics

  • jpling3714
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What is biomechanics? Should I learn it?

  • Heisenberg_Fan
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Physics How is Quantum Biology shaping current research trends?

  • Entanglement
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Engineering Electrical Engineering fields close to Physics

  • Rio1210
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Is anyone investigating about High Energy Physics?

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Physics How do I know if I am smart enough to be a physicist?

  • kiwileaf
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Which of these PhD is better for financial quant industry?

  • Jacob YW
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Which area of physics will be the most popular?

  • Abtinnn
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Research Areas for PhD in Physics & Industry R&D

  • Bassirou
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MQF or PhD physics? Decision for Fall 2015

  • bluechic92
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Best major to become operations research analyst?

  • annoyinggirl
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