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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Post-Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics?

  • medphyswannabe
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Should I study computer science or physics after electronics work?

  • Uzai
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Engineering The Truth About Nuclear Engineering vs. Physics (Employability)

  • Marc.Lowe
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Is a Plain CV Format Preferred for Job Applications?

  • UVW
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Engineering Structural engineer - vehicle structures after civil degree?

  • krikkits
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How did you decide what career was right for you?

  • Jon.G
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Engineering Renewable Energy Careers (Specifically Engineering)

  • Tpark25
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Physics What Sort of Problems Could I Be Researching as a Quantum Chemist?

  • logan3
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Career Change- From Music to Math

  • TylerCutts
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Convincing Bosses to Use the Right Tools - 65 Characters

  • rigetFrog
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Engineering Engineering Physics: 1 year left

  • bowlbase
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Do I need a PE license for semiconductor and materials engineering?

  • VoloD
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Engineering Nuclear Engineering Vs Plasma Physics

  • FrancisClinton
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Plan for a prospective "warp theorist"

  • Thinker301
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Applied Physics Major with Minor in SysCon .where do I fit in?

  • modulus
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Physics major with low GPA and IT internship seeking physics jobs

  • Slakjak1215
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Engineering Taking on 120k of debt for engineering school EE or Aero worth it?

  • harkkam
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No promotion path at temp tech job, hard to interview from remote location

  • Jamin2112
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Physics Job market for geophysicists in oil and gas, especially Texas

  • phazon100
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Do employers consider atypical experience?

  • crador
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Chemistry Struggling to decide between physics of chemistry for career prospects

  • smulc
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Engineering Switching from Electrical Engineering to Computer Science

  • YuseiFudo
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Finding industry jobs with a BS in physics degree

  • galactic
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How can older job seekers stand out in a broken employment system?

  • jedishrfu
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How to start a career in nuclear fusion energy research

  • FrancisClinton
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Which Job Rotation Should I Choose for My Career Goals?

  • donpacino
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Job scope of Actuaries and Statisticians

  • Rascalniikov
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Advice on temporay career move

  • ForwardThinker
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Soon to be MS Physics Graduate (medical physics)

  • sarim1991
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Is Tailoring Multiple Resumes for Different Job Roles Effective?

  • taolaomialao
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How bad is it for my career if I don't appear mentally healthy?

  • valuesQCP
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Advice for internship interviews

  • -Dragoon-
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Which careers actively require mathematics?

  • newageanubis
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Physics Can Medical Physicists work as Health Physicists?

  • ss91
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How can computer science be applied to the medical field

  • Niaboc67
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Getting a job with a masters in statistics

  • bonfire09
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Courses leading to Medical Physics

  • quarkgazer
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How to excel at a Master's Degree

  • Coral
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Engineering Comp. Science to Comp. Engineering

  • NATURE.M
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Improving GPA to Get an Internship in Power Industry

  • spaceman
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Why can't I land a job interview?

  • EFD307
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Engineering Professional Engineer Exam for Experimental Physicist

  • phys_student1
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Engineering Is a MS in mathematics in anyway useful in the engineering industry?

  • Vagabond7
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If I liked E&M, what should I look for in a Grad Degree?

  • Narroo
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Is There a Place for Semi-Crackpot Physics Theories in Reputable Journals?

  • rigetFrog
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Engineering Salary in Electrical Engineering

  • -SJ-
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Engineering Engineer Transition: Physics/Math Teacher's Chances

  • aero_nut
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PhD MUST be on same area as masters degree?

  • U.Renko
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Graduating in Physics in a year ; looking to make a career change

  • dreamLord
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Mathematician Career: Finding the Best Institute for 11th Grader

  • Murtuza Tipu
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Ex-Grad School Physics Major looking at Military for Job

  • seeingstars63
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How do you share an idea while being protected?

  • dan020350
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Credit union vs big bank for savings, loans and credit cards

  • Cygnus_A
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What [STEM field other than physics] would you suggest?

  • Callmejoe
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Can I Get A Reality Check (Accepting a Postdoc Or Not)

  • maverick_starstrider
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FE/PE. How necessary for advancement?

  • Jynx18
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Engineering Aeronautical versus Astronautical Engineering: Job Outlook Advice

  • Sean AA
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Switching to Physics from Computer Science, after sophomore year

  • bicoid
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Engineering Starting engineering career after PhD in physics.

  • interhacker
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What are some universities that have affiliation to national labs/Indu

  • sleepydreamer
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Should I pursue multiple interests with a chemical engineering degree?

  • BoilingPoint
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What other fields can one pursue in applied mathematics?

  • Barioth
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Engineering Am I old to start a Masters degree in Engineering?

  • shpongle
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Engineering Double major in Physics and engineering for career safety

  • santo35
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Engineering What Career Opportunities Exist in Ocean Engineering?

  • SonnyTorres95
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What is it like being professor?

  • koh94
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Choosing between transmission and power generation careers

  • airer
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Professional credentials and career paths in biophysics

  • MathewsMD
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Engineering Should I choose generation or transmission and distribution as a protection engineer?

  • airer
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How Can I Find a Physics-Related Summer Internship Without a Degree?

  • Regtic
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Get Advice for Your Internship App: Programming, Electronics and More

  • NATURE.M
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Is a Government Science Job Really Worth It?

  • rigetFrog
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Dropped out of college 10 years ago. Going back for Astrophysics or ?

  • Fun2badult
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Engineering Engineering Careers That Will Use the Classes I take

  • ModestyKing
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Should You List Education as a Job to Fill a Resume Gap?

  • oneamp
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Is Pursuing a PhD in Organic Photovoltaics a Smart Career Move?

  • armis
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Just got Physics BS - job hunt ideas

  • galactic
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Video games interfering with physics learning despite ADHD medication

  • Gym Keeper
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Which magazines should I read to stay current in CS/programming?

  • rigetFrog
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Engineering Preparing for quantum computing from a computer engineering background

  • Nick O
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Does a physics background combine better with ME or EE industry jobs?

  • Ryuk1990
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Age, possibilities and work demand

  • pablo.93
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What fields have the most postdoc positions?

  • sabq
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Engineering What's the point of a Computer Engineering degree?

  • am2567323
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How should I handle upcoming interview?

  • Butters
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Internships for Applied Physics Majors in CT?

  • Square47
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Engineering Degree recommendations to be a weapons engineer

  • Oscar9551
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Physics BS senior wanting to switch to electrical engineering masters

  • VoloD
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Theoretical physics and pure maths careers

  • Hossam Halim
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Physics PhD in Physics Theoretical Physicist career problem

  • fde645
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Spectrum of careers for Pure Mathematics?

  • SetTheory
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Does lack of programming skills hurt job prospects after a BS degree?

  • Lawrencel2
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Learning economics from scratch as an adult

  • medwatt
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Engineering Mechanical Engineer vs. Actuary: Which Career Path to Choose?

  • member 428835
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Engineering Civil Engineering to Mechanical Engineering

  • afif16
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