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 Should I major in Mechanical or Civil Engineering?

  • nicolasg
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Becoming an amateur medical researcher

  • HiILikeMath
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Physics Gender Bias in Particle Physics?

  • SetTheory
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Physics Physics for a multi dimensional person

  • adiphysics
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MS to teaching position - options?

  • blaughli
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Physics How to go further in physics and prepare for the future?

  • guitarphysics
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What Quantitative Roles Exist in Finance?

  • 11thHeaven
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Inside tech. sales rep. searching for a focused career

  • sprightk
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Physics Is it better to get a physics degree than a business degree to work in business?

  • swampwiz
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Math Advanced mathematics applicable for business?

  • dmehling
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Engineering Difficulty finding work with a BS in engineering.

  • Radia
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Engineering Is engineering the right career for me?

  • 5ymmetrica1
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Engineering Is Aerospace Engineering for me?

  • Spartanlol
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Engineering Job Prospects for a Physicist and an Aerospace Engineer

  • bobbricks
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Engineering Aerospace Engineering and propulsion

  • Ad-Astra
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Is a DUI a Deal Breaker for Job Applications?

  • thisisdawg
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When should I start applying for jobs?

  • pierre9045
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Engineering Mechanical vs Aerospace engineering

  • supernova1203
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What some employers want in an employee

  • Astronuc
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Advice for Deciding a Science Career in Energy Field from PhD Holders

  • garbiiiiis
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Engineering Can a Physics major get a job as an engineer?

  • nicolasg
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Thesis Writing: Is Crying Typical for Advisors?

  • Pythagorean
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Feeling Lost as a Third Year Undergraduate - Advice Appreciated

  • justinla
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Physics Research in mechanics for a physics graduate possible?

  • Aniket1
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Can I Build a Career in Data Analysis with a Physics Background?

  • boomtrain
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Engineering Types of Engineers: Petroleum, Power, Electrical

  • queenstudy
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Engineering Electrical or Electronics Engineer career queries

  • mynick
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Physics Why do some think that the job market for physics majors is terrible?

  • camjohn
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Physics Astronomy/Physics double major possible routes

  • striker7770
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Engineering What are your thoughts on what it takes to be an Engineer?

  • octavian1618
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Physics Plasma Physics Research Potential

  • MagnetoBLI
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Career prospects for students graduating in 2012

  • StatGuy2000
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Engineering Changing Careers: Can Engineers Make Money Part-Time?

  • Who Am I
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Engineering Usefulness of a Bach. of Mathematics in engineering

  • cambo86
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Not sure what career path fits me best

  • zonova
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Interested in the dosimetrist career path

  • Diaby2AFC
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Masters vs Experience: Electrical Engineering Undergraduate

  • evra
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Physics Is AstroPhysics risky for career?

  • SuperStringboy
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A CNC machine designer for my hobby project?

  • Stephen Tashi
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How Did You Know What Path To Choose

  • Aero51
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Technical Writing with Social Difficulties

  • darkchild
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Engineering Deciding on major: Physics or Computer Engineering?

  • LinAlgStudent
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Physics Physics Grad Looking for European Industry Work: Companies to Apply To

  • ApeXaviour
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Physics What are the career prospects for a plasma physicist?

  • jbrussell93
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Physics Switching Career from Information Technology to Physics (National Labs) after 40

  • nrchawla
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Engineering About Product and Test Engineering (in chip company)

  • Kholdstare
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Physics Physics Assistant position (radiation physics department)

  • Shackleford
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Engineering I'm torn: Engineering vs. Physics

  • Who Am I
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What exactly am I qualified for?

  • Mistake
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Physics Which Career Path in Science Should I Choose, Physics or Astronomy?

  • Patridor
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Engineering Chemical Engineering Personal Statement Help

  • the_day_angel
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Becoming a Dentist: What Steps Do I Need to Take?

  • tyty
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Engineering Biomedical engineer vs Biomedical Physics

  • nicolasg
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Engineering Maths PhD after majoring in mechanical engineering

  • anillatoo
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Which Major to Choose: Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, or Physics?

  • ASoto.
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Engineering Engineering or Physics? Education and career advice wanted.

  • JosesFalco
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Engineering Do I have what it takes to be a biomedical engineer?

  • 12-6Curveball
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Engineering Antimatter Engines and Electrical Engineering?

  • Ryuk1990
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Engineering Physicist or Petroleum Engineer?

  • Soda
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How to decide what career to persue?

  • Tyrion101
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Job Skills Undergrad Resume for an Internship (Junior)

  • TheNE
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Engineering Engineering or Music: Which Path Should I Choose?

  • ralfsk8
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Physics What are my chances of getting a job in actual physics research?

  • MojoMcGunner
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Chemistry Minor in Math or Chemistry for ChemE?

  • 9mtd
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Engineering Work environment for mechanical engineers

  • patb
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Engineering Power engineering, what is it really like day to day?

  • BhutJolokia
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REU recommendations and feedback

  • Jkohn
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Physics Suitable careers for an introvert physicist?

  • Brynjolf
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Interested in Becoming a Walt Disney World Imagineer?

  • ralfsk8
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Engineering Wondering which Engineering PhD would be best suited for industrial work.

  • nukapprentice
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Math To what degree can mathematicians research physics and vice versa

  • damabo
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Physics What should I do? [What are my chances in astrophysics?]

  • StephvsEinst
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Engineering Most useful parts of electrical engineering?

  • X89codered89X
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Engineering Best Corrosion engineering Phd programs

  • nukapprentice
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Engineering Can Mechanical Engineers work with Civil Engineer jobs?

  • zachucsd
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Question about ageism in industry?

  • scout6686
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Company Politics / Frustration / Career Advice

  • qbert_
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Engineering Computer/Electrical Engineering?

  • musiclover55
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What's out there for an MA/PhD in Stat?

  • devinedj
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Engineering Advice? double majoring in chemical engineering and physics

  • EngnrMatt
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Funding Graduate Studies in the US

  • phyzguy
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Is Becoming an Actuary the Right Career Choice for You?

  • Mdhiggenz
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Physics Do i have to get a physics degree to pursue astrophysics?

  • rengsn
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Physics Switching Fields from IT/Networking to Physics

  • Moneer81
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Physics Australian Physicists: Salary, Job Growth & Day-to-Day Work

  • krixx
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Engineering Navigating a PhD in Mechanical Engineering: Industry Opportunities & Salaries

  • nshankman
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Switch to Biostatistics? Pros, Cons & Impact

  • rollie
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What should I do now that I can't study in the current course to lack of funding

  • spaghetti3451
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Does anyone else feel like it's all been studied already?

  • caleb5040
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Physics Questions about physics specializations

  • Abidal Sala
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Can somebody help me decide which degree will be a better fit for me?

  • Lurch61390
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Research Opportunities for Post-Undergrad Students

  • d3nat
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Math Does becoming a scientist require you to love math?

  • StJohnRiver
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Should I Choose Biomedical or Power Engineering?

  • airer
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Is Undergraduate Research Crucial for Aspiring Physicists?

  • andreaandreaa
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Day In the Life of an Astrophyiscist

  • SpaceDreamer
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