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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Minoring in Physics: Choosing Between Chemistry & Geology

  • Mia_S
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Physics We colonize Mars, emerging industries?

  • Kelson Adams
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Becoming a Physics Professor: Advice for OSU First-Year Student

  • Mgkov18
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Need Help Improving Your Family-Owned Restaurant?

  • waternohitter
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Engineering Physics or engineering for study?

  • Abtinnn
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Do Most Electrical Engineering Jobs Require a Master's Degree?

  • jaydnul
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Physics Jobs: GCSE, A Level & Degree Opportunities

  • bethspencer_15
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How Can I Gauge My Postdoc Prospects in Biological Physics?

  • Overt
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Are SEPnet Internships Worthwhile?

  • H Smith 94
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Job Skills Pre-Med Students and Physicians: How do you work w/tremors?

  • Medgirl314
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Engineering Depth of math in engineering disciplines

  • JesseJC
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Engineering Jobs for mechanical engineer in the US

  • lucas penalva
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UK student looking for internships in US. Recommendations?

  • AlexCdeP
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Physics Are we training too many physicists?

  • gleem
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Academia as a woman who wants a family

  • Dishsoap
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What sort of summer job should I get?

  • istari
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Engineering Areas of electrical engineering with the most potential

  • axmls
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Do you have to be a genius to do nuclear/particle physics?

  • Mishra
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Chemistry Math & Chemistry: Should I Pursue a 2nd Majors?

  • NM18
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Value of a Masters in Computer Science from a State School?

  • leo255
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Engineering Electronic engineering bachelor, then MS in electrical?

  • kenanna
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How can I improve my writing posture?

  • PeteyCoco
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How Can I Choose the Right Career When Passionate About Math and Physics?

  • CRichard
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Nanofabrication in the automotive industry?

  • hunter151
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Opinion on BSIT to Astrophysics doctorate

  • stehfahknee
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Engineering Help identify traits for Engineering Vs Research

  • koolraj09
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I'm not sure I want to go into the field I'm going into

  • Maurice7510
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What are the job prospects for a PhD in Physics in science policy?

  • Catria
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As a High school senior, my knowledge of physics is limited

  • member 545369
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Concerned about ability to succeed in job/grad school

  • majorcarter
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Engineering I want to do nuclear, electrical, and mechanical engineering

  • MagnetDude
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Will a gap year harm my ability/career?

  • Fineman
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What Are Some Tips for Choosing a Focus in Physics Research?

  • Loop
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Chemistry Chemistry or Physics? Advice for Senior in High School

  • 655piano
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Traits of a Fields Medalist: Pursuing Excellence in Mathematics

  • RickTheBrick12
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Can I Pursue Careers in Both Nuclear and Theoretical Physics?

  • Brannen
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Jobs where you are active/outdoors?

  • hooahpuke
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Boost Your Career with Top Programming Courses for New Master's Students

  • Lawrencel2
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Can I put on my resume "Applied Stats Major" instead?

  • annoyinggirl
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More Valuable To Programming Employers? Math PhD Or XP?

  • someperson05
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Too late for a 16 year old to pursue a career in Physics?

  • bodaciouswhale
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Engineering Physics or Engineering: Which Degree Offers Better Job Opportunities?

  • Dr.X
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Physics Application of an Airline Pilot

  • YungBoy
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Engineering Electrical vs Electronic engineering difficulty

  • TheRedDevil18
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Can I get a job with an Associate's Degree?

  • joryboy
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Did I waste my time getting a 2nd degree?

  • Fusiontron
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Certifying Knowledge of Statistics

  • WWGD
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Civil vs Mechanical vs Computing

  • Rosaceae
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26 years old , never went to college , too late for a math career?

  • reenmachine
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Getting involved with research without graduate degree?

  • wj2cho
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Owning a Duplex and Attending Grad School

  • HuskyNamedNala
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Benefits to employer for training staff?

  • Barnatron
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Non-Academic career for Molecular Biology PhD?

  • wj2cho
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Engineering To be a specialist or generalist in engineering?

  • Reymond
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What is my future after studying Theoretical Physics?

  • Maurohata
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My past manager probably doesn't like me I need a reference

  • freshman2013
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Engineering Can i pursue pg in psychology after ug in engineering?

  • VishalB95
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Please, Let me know about B.Sc. Physics with space science.

  • Alida Sunil
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Include in letter "I look forward to working with you soon"?

  • thepatient
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Engineering Is Pursuing an Engineering PhD Worth the Investment in Today's Economy?

  • HuskyNamedNala
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Physics Can a theoretical physicist do multiple fields?

  • FuturePhysicist
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Majoring in Philosophy to becoming a Software Developer?

  • Domn
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Best Career Path After Physics BS: Job Security & Pay

  • Demroz
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Engineering MS or PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

  • Shmevlet
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Engineering Is structural engineering worth it?

  • TNesher
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GCSE Choices (UK) for career in Pathology

  • cobalt124
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Wrong Undergraduate Degree for an MSE -- Help please

  • Probe_Aknowed
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Getting into data science from computational physics?

  • 1a2
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Which Major Should I Pursue: BS CS or BS Physics?

  • at94official
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Engineering Engineering technician good career choice? For sure

  • FIDDLEHEADSTEW
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What to do to focus on design field of refrigeration?

  • Salah_Abdulla
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What are the most relevant and most researched fields?

  • Timothy S
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Engineering College student with question about power engineering jobs

  • rsantos
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Taking years off: is a career still possible?

  • D246ga
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Possibilities with Comp sci + math or comp sci + stats?

  • Nous
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How specialized do I have to be when applying for PhDs?

  • AlphaDogBig
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Designations after name on business cards

  • cpscdave
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Physics Can I be a Biophysicist without biology?

  • Shem E Snow
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Engineering Do Software Engineers Differ From Computer Scientists?

  • bballwaterboy
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From ECE to Plasma Physics/Fusion Tech?

  • Luke Pritchard
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Engineering Writing as an Aerospace Engineer?

  • Animus Vox
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The Big Picture of Solar Research

  • loginorsinup
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What to do with my Physics Degree (low GPA)

  • cborse
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Engineering Starting Engineering at 22 years of age? Not sure

  • mtayyab522
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Job Skills Breaking Barriers: Understanding Male Perceptions of Women in STEM Careers

  • C8H10N4O2
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Engineering Can i switch from computer science to computer engineering?

  • Alla
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Engineering Direction To Engineering Career: Work is Unfulfilling

  • HuskyNamedNala
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Is a Ph.D necessary for success in the analog IC industry?

  • Swzpae
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Computer science major = waste of youth?

  • annoyinggirl
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Engineering Transfer to chemical engineering from BS in chemistry?

  • worryingchem
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Engineering Combining Astrophysics and Engineering?

  • turnip22
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Physics Is a physicist limited by their chosen PhD?

  • stardust
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Where to study "Group Theory Physics"?

  • cuallito
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Engineering Is passion for classical physics enough to engineer?

  • annoyinggirl
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How can I better adjust myself to the American industry?

  • unique_persona
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How to prepare for R&D in nuclear power?

  • kuchenvater
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How much Pure Math is in Physics, pure math / physics major?

  • saminator910
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