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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Physics Research in Physics: Combining Programming & Publishing

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Is UC Davis a school prestigious enough to become an employable econ m

  • annoyinggirl
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Is majoring in Applied Math or Statistics more employable?

  • annoyinggirl
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Career in Aerospace/ Aerodynamics

  • Lokesh Mali
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Work in aerospace without aero/mech degree?

  • rdesai22
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What Science Field Should I Pursue to Help Accelerate the Singularity?

  • genius01
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What is so bad about the post-doc lifestyle anyway?

  • -Dragoon-
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Engineering Aerospace Engineering Course requirements

  • Blissed
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Physics-based jobs for Masters Comp Sci?

  • Eruditee
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Engineering Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering

  • twinmom
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Jobs that don't require sitting all day

  • kovrec2
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Physics Discover the Busy World of Physicists: A High Schooler's Perspective

  • nst.john
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Part-Time Job Ideas for 18 Year Old Students

  • gaurav0751
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Engineering Is a Career in Optical Engineering Worth Pursuing?

  • Ritzycat
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What is the job outlook for Mathematics professors?

  • emlekarc
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ME Looking to transition to EE, Go for BS or MS?

  • Abninfamy
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What does a typical weekday look like for a busy scientist?

  • Nathew
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Applied Math with economics and some programming

  • Solid Snake
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How Did Contesting a Grant Rejection Change My Career Trajectory?

  • Monique
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Advice on obtaining an actuarial position (entry level)

  • semidevil
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Am I doing physics for the wrong reasons?

  • ElectroBurger
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Robotics industry with BSc or BE

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Duke or U Penn for Medical Physics Master's?

  • neozhao2010
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How Does Studying Physics Influence Careers in Environmental Fields?

  • erbium-indium
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Followed A Road That's Seemingly Restrictive

  • MagnetoBLI
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Are there freelance jobs online?

  • jonjacson
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How did you get your current job?

  • reasonableman
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What course have you found to be most useful?

  • NATURE.M
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Bachelors in Physics: Now where are these jobs I was told about?

  • maverickmonk
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Non-academic and no paper reading career

  • Misquare
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Is a PhD in Ultrafast Laser Technology a Good Career Move?

  • chill_factor
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Engineering Engineering Master's, and what does my future hold?

  • Toluca
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Are Goals to Become a STEM Professor Pipe Dreams?

  • SF49erfan
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Can I Still Pursue Quantum Physics After Low Marks in High School?

  • smart_worker
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What Are The Career Paths in Pure, Applied, and Engineering Physics?

  • Physicslover
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Preparing my future, are my goals viable?

  • TheSenescent
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Career opportunities for MS vs. BS in Physics

  • residualquasar
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Should finish math degree for work in industry.

  • cragar
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Engineering Most promising fields in engineering/physics

  • Nikitin
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Engineering Transitioning from Software Development to Engineering

  • Chubigans
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Career Advice: Should I Pursue Physics or Stay in Engineering?

  • ythamsten
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Math Career Opportunities For Physics Majors-Math minors

  • VmanD
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Engineering Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering?

  • permapoop
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What would you have done differently?

  • sparkle_pony
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Engineering Confused Mech Engineer - what to do for the rest of my life?

  • koolraj09
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Which school for master's in EE and related career questions

  • Abdelrahman
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Mid-career change into EE post age 30?

  • liverton11
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Engineering Biophysics or Engineering with a physics degree

  • HappMatt
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Electronic Communications Degree - Career path

  • Sadlercomfrot
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Engineering Do all engineers have to do hands-on work except PhDs?

  • e15
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Engineering ''Social'' careers with engineering/science background

  • bass_cannon
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Chemistry Direction (already hired) for my Chemistry career

  • mcooper1986
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Finding a Math Job: Preparing Before Graduation

  • homeomorphic
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Physics How you become a theoretical physicist

  • mannygonzales1
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Career Path Help for 17 Yr Old | Anthony

  • Anthony B
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Best way for someone to get volunteer/leadership experience post-grad

  • Hercuflea
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Careers with a masters in statistics

  • bonfire09
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Physics PhD's: Would you do it over again?

  • -Dragoon-
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Physics Should I Pursue a PhD in Physics or Switch to EE?

  • interhacker
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M.S in (Theoretical) Physics to Aerospace or industry?

  • Lazarus
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What Classes Should You Take for a Political Science Minor?

  • RRiley99
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Is a Career in Science the Right Path for Me?

  • jonfray
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Taking a Year Off: Impact on Future Physics Career

  • pantheid
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Laser Physics or Artificial Intelligence

  • ahs
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Engineering Do engineers consistently change fields?

  • e15
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Is a Computer Science considered a real science?

  • Niaboc67
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(Yet another) getting a job with a physics degree thread.

  • Lavabug
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Where to Submit my Oddball Paper?

  • Virgil
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Need Housing for Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting?

  • Monique
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Computational, theoretical or mathematical physics for finance (Quan)?

  • Khahan
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Engineering Theoretical Physics or Electrical Engineering?

  • vaultboy325
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Engineering Best electronics kit for computer engineer?

  • ainster31
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Not sure which company department I should take

  • Butters
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Aerospace: Large vs. Small Companies

  • bdub_24
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Engineering Engineering PhD: frustrated and unemployed

  • unemployedphd
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Follow your Passion, but be smart about it.

  • H2Bro
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Engineering The right degree for R&D in Biomedical Engineering

  • joshthekid
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Does anyone consider ecology a hard science?

  • Delong
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Is $14 an Hour Fair for a Software Engineering Internship?

  • camel-man
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Double Major in Physics and Medical Sciences

  • MathewsMD
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Spontaneous application for summer internships/jobs

  • Gauss M.D.
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What has a better future? CS VS EE

  • Blackwinter
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Medical Physics: Career advice for new M.Sc. student

  • Rickyduds
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Technical degree and employment?

  • Blackwinter
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Engineering Should I pursue a Masters in Civil Engineering?

  • SchwanMan
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Post-B.S. Struggles: Advice on Finding Physics Jobs in Philly

  • Dasboot
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Comparing Academia vs Industry in Physics: Benefits & Challenges

  • stardust
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What would you do if you cannot become a scientist?

  • td21
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Portfolio Feedback: Get an Expert Opinion

  • Pithikos
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Trying to decide on a career path

  • carllacan
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Can You Succeed in Science with Just a Master's Degree?

  • gildomar
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Coursera signature track: worth $50?

  • Rasalhague
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Signal Processing Vs Machine Learning as a career

  • joebevo
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Physics Inadequate Physics Experience/Job/Grad School

  • ilmareofthemai
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Engineering Do electrical engineers only work with circuits?

  • nst.john
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How stable is a research oriented job?

  • NobodyOwens
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Exploration Geophysics with a Masters in Physics

  • residualquasar
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Biotech vs Biomedicine: Which One to Choose?

  • moonknight94
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