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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Engineering Researchers in fluid mechanics: engineers , Physicists ?

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What are the duties of a university professor/researcher?

  • Vahsek
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Not sure what type of job to look for. ME degree with Aerospace exp

  • DyslexicHobo
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Prospects for a Physics PhD in two years

  • ema9u
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What careers are available for math majors in applied fields?

  • karliedawn
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For anyone who is a current or former, how do PhDs fare?

  • ema9u
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Engineering Is Nanotechnology Engineering the Future of Science and Technology?

  • B4ssHunter
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Engineering What is a career in electronics engineering?

  • sloan13
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Physics PhD: industry jobs abroad

  • Calchas
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A professor's opinion about doing physics with such low job chances

  • B4ssHunter
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Is it rude/ambitious to send your paper to people?

  • Pythagorean
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Engineering Nuclear engineering with aerospace background

  • bass_cannon
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PhD Physics Student Seeking Quant Advice

  • oreliphan
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Would I be able to do this as a non-research professor or teacher?

  • Hodgey8806
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Difficulty of getting a job as a community college math professor?

  • Hodgey8806
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How to earn a massive income through Mathematics.

  • Wesc
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Why are postdocs limited to 5 years after PhD?

  • Corpuscule
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From turbulent flows to astrophysic

  • Bunsen
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Engineering Bioinformatics vs software engineering

  • ABD EL HAMEED
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Is an Aviation Career Right for You?

  • guidance guy
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From Scratch to Physics: Is 23 Too Late?

  • Freshleaf
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CV for physics PhD - what to include?

  • Trave11er
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Odds of a Career in Science in Academia

  • Pythagorean
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Is getting a MS or PhD the only option to get a good job?

  • DrCrowbar
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Physics What Is the Job Outlook for Medical Physicists in Hawaii?

  • hbphysics
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Math or Geophysics: Making a Decision on Physics Major

  • TheKracken
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Engineering Biochemistry vs. Chemical Engineering

  • joeyrox4life
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Best chemical companies to work for

  • pa5tabear
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Physics I Need Guidance in Becoming a Nuclear Physicist

  • Alden.Smith
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Who to use as references for physics faculty applications?

  • BeauGeste
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Why didn't you do a more lucrative or easier career?

  • Unicorn-Demon
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Math Major Internships: What Does the Job Entail?

  • modnarandom
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Physics jobs saturated in my country

  • Camille1
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Engineering Technical Writing (in engineering fields) and English

  • Femme_physics
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Advice on Mediating Adviser-Student Disputes

  • Einshteinlover
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Engineering Biomedical engineering job outlook

  • BenB
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Should Computer Engineers Take Extra Electrical Engineering Courses?

  • jean28
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Is science really a terrible career?

  • jack476
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Career prospects within the field of Nanotechnology

  • Log
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Is Mechanical Drafting a Good Career Path?

  • R/R
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Majoring in Math(pure) w/ a minor in physics

  • MostlyHarmless
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Can You Pursue a Master's in Computer Science with a Math Background?

  • m_p_w
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Engineering Mathematician after Electronics engineering

  • m_p_w
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What Are the Career Opportunities in Atomic Physics?

  • Lizwi
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Are MOOC and OCW Completions Valuable on a Resume?

  • Cod
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What are the Physics Opportunities in Montreal, Canada?

  • mef51
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Adding an expected salary into CV

  • inotyce
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Outsourcing and future employment opportunities.

  • strategos1618
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Engineering Switching from engineering physics to physics

  • bass_cannon
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Is a Master's in Physics enough for a career in Medical Physics?

  • artyamer
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Is Pursuing Research Abroad a Good Option for IIT Aspirants?

  • namanjain
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Is Facebook Worth Rejoining for Academic Connections?

  • Aero51
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Am I too old to pursue a physics degree/ UF vs Florida Tech?

  • BrianH321
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How to earn the most money with a master in physics?

  • veni
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Interested in working in militaries

  • Lizwi
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Engineering Am I sabotaging my career? (Computer engineering student)

  • Nick O
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Physics Job prospects for condensed matter physicists

  • NATURE.M
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Straight question on experience

  • inotyce
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MBA vs Natural Science Management

  • Digitalism
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Ideas for expanding into an environmental project?

  • Jufro
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Engineering Engineer who stutters needs advice

  • aiq25
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What types of jobs are most in demand as of 2013

  • StatGuy2000
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Just How Hard Is It To Succeed in Pure Science?

  • Philovitist
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Considering a Career in Electrical Engineering?

  • magikarp14
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Engineering Combining Chemistry/Physics/Engineering Research

  • blade86
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Interesting article from the Economist

  • StatGuy2000
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Engineering Thinking about second Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering

  • ashifulk
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Engineering Non-Traditional Students and Aerospace Engineering

  • brianfoster
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Engineering Interested in Physics, Chemistry and Engineering, what do I do now?

  • nst.john
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How Do You Become a Scientific Adviser?

  • TheKracken
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What Career Paths Exist in Research and Development for Students?

  • trollcast
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Engineering Quantum Mechanics and Electrical Engineering

  • thegreenlaser
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Physics What Do Applied Physicists Actually Do?

  • nst.john
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Maximizing Your Earning Potential in EE: Advice for Fresh Students

  • miscer
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Switch from Production industry to other fields?

  • FAlonso
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Chemistry Interested in Physics and Chemistry

  • nst.john
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Engineering Physical active Engineering careers?

  • zeralda21
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Good careers in Computational Physics?

  • chi-young
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MSci or BSc in Physics? - Advice for a 29 Year Old

  • jpjosey
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Engineering Can a degree in physics or astronomy lead to a career in aerospace engineering?

  • skwissgaar
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Physics Can physicists apply their own research?

  • nst.john
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Engineering Mech Engineering Doubts - Get Advice Here!

  • DanielSauza
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Careers in BCI technology (Brain-Computer Interfaces)

  • KingKai
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Engineering Need some input from experienced engineers regarding job opportunity.

  • andylie
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What Are the Best Career Options for a Physics Major Who Dislikes Research?

  • StElmosFire
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Is a Career Change to Engineering Worth It at 28?

  • Morgan LeFlay
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Engineering Can someone help a young engineer out.

  • Aero51
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Engineering Can an electrical engineer be a software engineer and vice versa?

  • Minhtran1092
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What Career Paths in Physics Can Lead to a Job at the LHC?

  • rgujju
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Being a professor where you want

  • Lelephant
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Banking Summer Internship for Maths Student

  • larkin1993
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Being good at school translate into being good on the job?

  • X89codered89X
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What Are the Most Unusual Jobs People Have Worked?

  • lisab
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Career Change Advice for 41yo: Petroleum/Mech Eng Degree

  • jfitz16
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Engineering Which of these courses are most useful for Controls Engineering?

  • Mingus
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Physics How to get on a career path for a particle physicist

  • ShrodingersCat
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