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 much knowledge do you use from your education on your job?

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Third -Party Evaluation For Apartments?

  • WWGD
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Science Journalism: A Valid Career Goal? What to Know

  • timeheist
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Possible/Worth it to self-teach physics?

  • MX5J6
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Is it a myth that "Americans are too lazy to pursue STEM careers"?

  • Jamin2112
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Guidance required in choosing Universities for an MSc degree

  • Vyoma
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Engineering Civil engineering - carleton or Ottawa U?

  • thili1111
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Are there transferable skills obtained with a medical physics M.Sc.?

  • Rickyduds
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What Science Careers Combine Creativity and Problem-Solving?

  • TheScienceOrca
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Working in the Space industry OR Nuclear/Solar energy as a ChemE?

  • ooze
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Combining physics with audio engineering as a career

  • youenjoymyself
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Engineering Getting back into physics after engineering masters

  • ZeroSkyOne
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Physics degree job prospects and career flexibility

  • Albert11317
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Buying a car based on cost of insurance?

  • dipole
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Recommended Reference Manager Software

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Tailoring Pure Math Ph.D experience for jobs outside of academia after

  • l'Hôpital
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Soon-to-be Physics Ph.D. In Need Of Advice

  • skujesco2014
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Common ways of having a paper rejected

  • arivero
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Engineering Economics or Mechanical Engineering

  • Vade
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From where I get the research papers on physically disabled bikedesign

  • rohitrdesai1
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Chemistry Jobs in physics, chemistry or biology

  • Stars&Stripes
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Engineering What Career Paths Exist in Controls Engineering Beyond Automation?

  • tomizzo
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Engineering What is RF engineering and what job opportunities does it offer?

  • Forensics
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Is the Salary for a Postdoc in Krakow Enough to Live Comfortably?

  • Rajini
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New Way to Make TV: Where Should I Go Next?

  • radaballer
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How Can Educators Transform Education in Egypt?

  • gerges1969
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Engineering What is a typical day like for a systems engineer?

  • MartinJH
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Feeling insecure about my abilities

  • godzilla
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Do you share my feelings for physics?

  • paalfis
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Engineering Electrical engineering vs. nuclear engineering

  • Sapper 91D
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Engineering Physics degree, taking Fundamental Engineering test

  • SSJ2
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Statistics degree for personal development?

  • sixtus
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Engineering Communication and electronics vs mechanical vs civil engineering

  • Viper20
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Living in Southern Ontario with a BSc in physics

  • colinven
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How Should I Handle Being Asked to Rewrite Company Documentation?

  • confusedeng
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Should I Pursue a Career in Physics After Military Service?

  • Sudds
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Should I give up on astrophysics and study something else?

  • koh94
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Chemist in pharmaceutical industry?

  • yiberkit
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Jobs involving Physics research and travel?

  • OboePhysicsKat
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Engineering Science-Engineering Career Choice

  • Huffo35
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What Degree Best Suits My Interests in Physics and Engineering?

  • kev.thomson96
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Physics career with limited family finances

  • Fast77
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Should I rewrite legacy code or maintain what works well?

  • rigetFrog
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Career for human life span study

  • kidsasd987
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Should I acknowledge online help with MATLAB code in a paper?

  • dkotschessaa
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Project Ideas for Combining Embedded Systems and VLSI Design

  • vead
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Is double majoring necessary for a career in mathematical physics?

  • leandrofosque
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Advice on Jobs for Maths/Model Graduates in London

  • sunnyd89
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Should I pursue a career in theoretical Particle Physics?

  • QuadraticTaco
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Looking for a resume critique from a Nuke Pro

  • sonicharmony
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Is the Malaysia4training protection systems course trustworthy?

  • airer
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What Are the Realities of Job Prospects for Physics PhD Graduates?

  • fras
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M.Tech After MSc: Get Answers to Your Questions

  • YANG93
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Math Degree or Mechanical Engineering?

  • HMPARTICLE
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Which Master Education Should I Prefer?

  • yiberkit
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Computational Physicst prospects?

  • malignant
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Will My Transfer Credits Affect My Job Prospects as a Physics Graduate?

  • ziggybenji
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PhD Universities like Singapore University of Technology and Design

  • koolraj09
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NSF Fellowship. Do I have a shot?

  • asap9993
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University prestige: how much of a factor?

  • Catria
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Advice Needed for Career in Weapons

  • xXwarsmithXx
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Engineering Engineering that deals with modern physics

  • Crazy_Diamond
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Engineering Is Nuclear Engineering a Promising Career with Travel Opportunities?

  • gmcastillo
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ASU Online Electrical Engineering Degree

  • iceman90289
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Engineering Fresh Mechanical Engineer entering the pipeline installation industry

  • WeddingCrasher
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Interesting Take on Making A Million by NOT Focusing on the Money

  • jedishrfu
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Career choices after a physics PhD?

  • Elise
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How competitive are math professorships compared to physics?

  • PsychonautQQ
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Choosing between university and apprenticeship for energy engineering

  • energypassion9
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Engineering Choosing between physics and engineering as a high school senior

  • OmashRavash
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What are the challenges and experiences of publishing in physics?

  • rigetFrog
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Tenure track position at small University or Postdoc at a top one

  • Bunsen
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Engineering Designing Digital Systems: From Scratch or Reusing Designs?

  • mac2cd
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Physics Education in South America

  • paalfis
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At 30, I am a recent college graduate with no skills

  • nontradstuden
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How can I become a science writer?

  • Safinaz
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How to get into some undergraduate programs if you're poor?

  • sqrt2
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Which Graduate Programs Should I Consider for a Career in Weapons Design?

  • sociophysipath
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Job Advice: Should I Take the Antenna Design Job?

  • RF_Pif
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Are my goals realistic if I pursue a PhD at a mid/low rank school?

  • lus1450
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Engineering NUPOC versus Engineering Duty Officer

  • reeder123456
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Engineering Easier to get programmer or engineer jobs with Physics/Math BS?

  • e15
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Can I Get a Good Masters Degree After 3rd Class Honours Degree?

  • ntinosmg
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Where would I begin if i wanted a job in the CSA or as an astronaut?

  • kineticjustin
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Engineering Engineers Breaking the 40+ Hour Workweek

  • zachfoltz
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Coping with Full Time Work: Advice from Experienced Workers

  • BOAS
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Engineering Radiological Health Engineering Student

  • Jamal
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Engineering Ship's officer turning to Engineering

  • orion_microbe
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Impossible to get a 'quantitative' job with *just* BA in math?

  • semidevil
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Engineering Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering: Seeking Advice on Next Steps

  • mozammel
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Engineering Can an aeronautical engineer specialize in Robotics or AI ?

  • Mdac_95
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Managing a chronically unavailable technician

  • Monique
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Engineering What does it take to be an engineer?

  • joojoo
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LGBT Discrimination Experiences in Physics

  • ellesig
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Experiences with Cherry-Picked Data: Three "Three Wise Monkeys

  • rigetFrog
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Engineering Switch Career from Engineering to Teaching?

  • KenBakerMN
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How can I find a job as a chemist?

  • yiberkit
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What can I expect to be relevant when I graduate?

  • BiGyElLoWhAt
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