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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What field would you actually encourage someone to pursue?

  • StatGuy2000
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Engineering Salary concerns for Engineers (Degree Level Matter ?)

  • VoloD
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Can a Canadian Nuclear Physicist Find Jobs in Hong Kong or Shenzhen?

  • DEvens
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Engineering Transition from Physics to Engineering?

  • Julianna Weldon
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Physics Medical Physics advice (job outlook, working abroad, etc)

  • Artofmotion
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Engineering MEng vs. MS in Materials Science and Engineering

  • Laminator
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Engineering I want to be a mechanical engineer, but I fear

  • MillenniumCreed
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Advice for Switching from Chem to ChemE

  • JohnGx
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Preparing for a CAD Tooltest Interview: Get the Practice Files You Need

  • Prithiviraj V
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Physics Where is the best place to work as a Theoretical Physicist?

  • Jozefina
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Engineering Engineers, what is a typical day for you?

  • Felchi
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Stumbled across this; is it this bad being a scientist?

  • ColtonCM
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Electrical Eng. (specialized in Telecom) vs Telecom. Eng.

  • demian123
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Is it harder getting a job once you are 50+?

  • bluechic92
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Engineering Is Engineering Right for Me Given My Theoretical Inclination?

  • ThiagoMartins
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Engineering Engineering & Physics Degrees: Salary Overview

  • roy31
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Navigating the Career Confusion: From Liberal Arts to Engineering and Beyond

  • MillenniumCreed
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Degrees and Careers - Options and Advice

  • Nidhogg
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How much does chosen university really matter

  • VoloD
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Can I Write a Scientific Paper Without Mathematical Proof?

  • bubblewrap
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Academics & Dyslexia: Tips & Advice for Higher Education

  • Luke c
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A possible job in optoelectronics

  • Spacecraft
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Physics How Can Geophysics Skills Benefit a Career in Patent Law?

  • neosoul
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Are ME jobs hard to get in Southern California?

  • TheDurianFruit
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Engineering Apply for Physics or Engineering?

  • Rednaxel
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Engineering Does engineering pay off? Apart from the money

  • Timb0Slice
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Turning career toward physics with a non-physics major

  • gauss44
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Combining a career in physics and being a missionary?

  • Dishsoap
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What did you do with your Math degree?

  • Jake4444
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Engineering Relationship Mechanical Engineering and Nanotechnology

  • Fernando Rios
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I need the name of a Master's specialization

  • Marcosmat
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Which Type of Engineering Should I Choose: Mechanical or Civil?

  • pierre_nordgren
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Astronomy academic/research jobs:Really that hard to get?

  • Krandor
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Advice for an Undergraduate Physics major looking for focus

  • Memnaun
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Should I Quit My PhD and Pursue a Regular Job Instead?

  • EnchantedEggs
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Why did you leave graduate school?

  • bluechic92
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Teaching Physics with a PhD in Nanotechnology

  • Fernando Rios
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Research into self-replicating materials/machines

  • Nikitin
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What career options are available with a degree in Astrophysics?

  • Niflheim
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Ph.D. Student in Nanotechnology Considering a Career in Physics

  • Fernando Rios
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Engineering Thing Nearest to Physics in Engineering

  • Amey Shukla
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Engineering Biomedical/Aeronautical engineer -- Which has a better future?

  • Johnfranco21
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The most efficient way to look for a PhD?

  • Amentia
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Graduated No job yet. How can I stay current/relevant?

  • Nietzsche_Keen
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Is moonlighting allowed for contractors?

  • daniel1211
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Engineering Difference Between Solid State Physicist and Materials Engineer

  • Fernando Rios
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Self-teaching theoretical physics

  • venono
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What kind of careers are there in the physics field?

  • Nerdydude101
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Engineering What is the best place to find job postings in engineering?

  • Moriarty
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Engineering Electronic Engineering vs Chemical Engineering

  • EhtYlno
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How Do I Decide on a PhD Field in Physics?

  • A Dhingra
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Is it possible to combine electronic engineering and physics for AI research?

  • eljosedelbrandi
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Engineering Career Change to Mechanical Engineering at age 30

  • EpsilonDelta
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Should You Use Acronyms or Full Terms for Skills on Your Resume?

  • gfd43tg
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Engineering Engineering Physics and Nanotech

  • Nikitin
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Oversaturated Fields: Discussion Point

  • Mickey93
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Medical Physics, Theoretical Physics or Astrophysics?

  • Chris T
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Engineering Do non-software Engineers get discriminated by age too?

  • annoyinggirl
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Engineering Thinking of switching from mining to civil engineering - any advice?

  • Suspenc33
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Technology related hobby for a college student

  • LongApple
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Internship or Grad School First?

  • Ben1010
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Engineering Study Engineering Physics or Mechanical Engineering?

  • davejamal
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Engineering 15 and i am interested in engineering as a career

  • duncan S
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Exploring a Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

  • kev.thomson96
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Engineering How Do You Build an Engineering Team for a Startup?

  • FinanclEngr
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Career advice for a Swedish undergrad physics student

  • Anna
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Engineering I am 27 with a systems engineering and interested in physics

  • d3_neux
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Engineering Engineering Graduates *not* Going into Engineering

  • Shaun_W
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Am I stuck on the wrong path? [Civil Eng vs Elec Eng]

  • Losth
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Engineering Mechanical Engineeringmajor with math minor?

  • Aamna
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Astro Physics Job Opportunities: What Can I Do?

  • Dani Clark
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Physics Can I Become a Physicist? | Lebanon Grade 11 Student

  • Jeanclaud
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Studying Aerospace Engineering: A High School Senior's Dilemma

  • Awesome_Ale
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APS Meetings - General or Undergrad Session?

  • ScienceYes
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White vs. Black Women's Stereotype Experiences in STEM

  • SF49erfan
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Physics Job Market for Physicists in a Decade

  • OmashRavash
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Landed a job as a physics lab tech, need advice.

  • spaceid
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B.S. in Mech.E. But lost interest, and can't find employment

  • thepatient
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The difference between studies and research

  • Amentia
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Physics What do physicists do after several post-PhD years in academia?

  • Corpuscule
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Witty approach to protect AT-WILL contracted employees

  • Medicol
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Engineering Mech./Elec. Engineering Related Volunteer Ideas?

  • Nietzsche_Keen
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Did academic career requirements change in recent years?

  • Corpuscule
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Engineering Chemical Engineering at Uni A: Which Option is Better?

  • Cpt Qwark
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Value of "Cum Laude", "Magna Cum Laude"?

  • Lerak
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How can I combine science and nonprofit work?

  • Sarah1994
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Physics Education Research Postdoc

  • Cluelessluke
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What Can I Do After College with My Diverse Interests?

  • Sarah1994
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A philosophy friendly discipline?

  • Pleonasm
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Crafting Effective Emails to Research Mentors for Summer Internships

  • Mogarrr
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Engineering Nuclear Engineer with B.S. in Physics?

  • Geremia
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What do NukeE consulting jobs pay these days?

  • TheNE
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Physics/Math major thinking of an Actuary related job

  • sam400
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Quiz me on mechanics, help me land a job

  • kballing
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ME vs. MET: Preparing for FE Exam

  • Seth Allen
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Microprocessor Design: Navigating the Intersection of Hardware and Software

  • GentBinaku
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Career recommending quiz, took it and it got me fairly accurately

  • rainbow93
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