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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What profession or job will most be in demand

  • StatGuy2000
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Becoming a Great Theoretical Physicist by Gerard 't Hooft

  • icma
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Physics Do medical physicists understand anything about universe?

  • Lizwi
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Engineering Astrophysics or Engineering: Which Path Should I Choose for Grad School?

  • SpaceDreamer
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Solving Math/Physics Problems: Where to Find Jobs?

  • cragar
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From Mechanical Engineering to Cosmology to Breaking into the Field

  • varun atri
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Physics Trying to decide between phd in pure physics or phd neuroscience (AI related)

  • sabinscabin
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Confused chemE major Please advice

  • bruce88
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A career involving several disciplines.

  • -Daniel-
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Is Med School worth it if your dreams lie elsewhere?

  • Hercuflea
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Is an EE Degree Suitable for Hands-On Work?

  • Latecomer
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I would like to avoid working ridiculously long hours.

  • Who Am I
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Engineering Is mechanical engineering for me?

  • mrtn
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Chemistry Directions to go after a Master's in Chemistry

  • blu.
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Physics Are There Really Only 5000 Astrophysicists?

  • DeepSpace9
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Is a Career in Nuclear Safety Right for You?

  • BKJCarter
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Air Force Enlisted to bachelors - best/fastest route?

  • Cupofs0up
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Physics Med Phys Grad School: CMD Accepted but Not Campep Approved

  • jimbob123
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Engineering Job prospects in electronics engineering

  • chiraggolu
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Change of Career Path Between Undergrad and Grad School

  • SinBin
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Physics Which is the main difference between Space physics and astrophysics?

  • ASoto.
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Finance Career: Q&A for Physics PhD Seeking Advice | TwoFishQuant

  • Lengalicious
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Engineering Advice For An Engineer Working In Automotive Manufacturing

  • Ben Jamin
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Physics Solving groundbreaking physics problems as a career?

  • PairofDimes
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Engineering Is engineering right for me as a career?

  • wammapamma
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Physics How can physicists network and make connections for their career?

  • SpaceDreamer
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Material Science career prospects?

  • Vandalus
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Engineering Software Engineering/Computer Science vs. Engineering (all others) Career Paths

  • masteranders
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Math Applied Mathematics major looking for internship (needs help?)

  • Edelman
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Job Skills Need some new ideas on resume formatting for CS

  • MrAlt
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What Should a Young Chemist Prioritize When Facing Career Decisions?

  • ChmDudeCB
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Moving to another city. Any tips or suggestions?

  • Jack21222
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Math Top Paying Jobs for Math Majors: Finding Success Beyond the Numbers

  • Kutt
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How to Stay Focused: Tips for Staying on Task

  • Tyrion101
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Engineering Electrical Engineering - Where are the fast paced jobs?

  • tindel
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Math Math Ph.D., physics masters, don't want to do academia. Suggestions?

  • AxiomOfChoice
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Physics How to begin path towards physics career

  • ColdRainMaker
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Job Skills Can a Physics & Math Major with No Work Experience Create an Effective Resume?

  • AdkinsJr
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Physics How to get into Quantum Computers?

  • exe163
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Do I need the special areospace or aeronautic degrees?

  • Tyrion101
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Engineering Do Electrical Engineers have to be good programmers?

  • Dethrocutionx
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Physics What Career Options are Available in the Field of Nuclear Physics?

  • NathanM
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Engineering Just got my Electrical engineering degree in Canada - what to do next

  • Mastaan
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Physics What Graduate Programs Align with a BS in Physics and a Career in Photonics?

  • asuliman
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Physics New Grad with B.A. in Physics - where to look for lab work?

  • thealyosha
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Career Flexibility a thing of the Past

  • koab1mjr
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Physics Switching Career to Physics- Desperately Need Advice

  • The Head
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Physics Graduate in Computer can be theoretical Physicist?

  • harsh2009
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Managing Student Loans: Balancing Need and Responsibility

  • Mr.Watson
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Engineering Career options for BSc in Physics Engineering or Applied Physics?

  • Vandalus
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Engineering Where Can I Work with an Engineering Physics Degree?

  • ivywill
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Engineering Questions About Chemical & Electrical Engineering for Undergrads

  • sharkinator
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Oil and Gas Industry - Seeking Advice

  • danago
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Shadowing an Academic (Work Exp.)

  • FeDeX_LaTeX
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Physics How did you get interested in physics

  • Astronomyboy
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Messed up A-levels very badly, what to do now?

  • laprenti
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Math What to do after obtaining my undergraduate degrees - Math and CIS

  • smize
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Go for a Masters? Considerations for a Career Change

  • scipy
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Physics What jobs are available for Astrophysics majors?

  • rschleicher15
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Is Becoming a Professor the Right Career Path for Me?

  • Aero51
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Physics Medical Dosimetry or Medical Physics: Which Career Path Is Right for You?

  • AwareMeBrah
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Physics Medical Physics VS Medical Dosimetry

  • Gypsie
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Physics Credentials for those who made it in Academia (physics)

  • Nano-Passion
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Nanotechnology and Materials Science

  • H2Bro
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Math Photonics vs Physics vs Mathematics

  • Gart11
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Engineering Fearing possible disillusionment with Engineering jobs, question for engineers.

  • Vagabond7
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How can I help make today's developing space technology a reality?

  • babayevdavid
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How Can I Best Prepare for a Career in Robotics?

  • physicsboard
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Great job or year long internship

  • jaredmt
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Engineering Engineering Physics seems like a poor choice now

  • kisengue
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Do I Need a PhD to Work in R&D for Polymers?

  • mrund3rd09
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Unsure about software internship

  • CyberShot
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What jobs are there to do with space?

  • ogb
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Physics Where to look fo jobs w/ physics phD

  • sam_bell
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Physics Do Physics Graduates Regret Their Degree?

  • phys0101
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Engineering Bad state of engineering R-working on empirical data

  • marellasunny
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Physics Ms in astrophysics after btech in comp sc

  • aparnarathore
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Differences between Industry and Academia

  • swashtecher
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Engineering Engineering Masters or Law School?

  • latitude
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Fundamentals of enginnering (FE)

  • woLfRam108
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Chemistry Can a BS in chemistry do whatever a BS in physics does?

  • thetaobums
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Physics Best place for theoretical physicists

  • arpit2agrawal
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Engineering Women in Engineering and Computer Science

  • I'm Awesome
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Physics Is it difficult to find jobs for physics graduates in today's job market?

  • alexepascual
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Is 29 Too Late to Start a Career in Physics?

  • woLfRam108
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Engineering How great is the demand for materials science/engineering?

  • garbiiiiis
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Are Community College Degrees Valuable for Science and Tech Careers?

  • marecrisium
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.Job Opportunities for Physics Majors (B.S. or Ph.D.)

  • Brandon1994
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Engineering I am a student interested in power engineering

  • lankman
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How Can I Start Designing Electric Cars?

  • dbu8554
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Working as an RA before grad school

  • McLaren Rulez
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Boring IT job is there something more? Am I in the wrong place?

  • Melloww
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Electrical Engineer Career in Airport: Areas & Qualifications

  • evra
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Does age matter for academic careers?

  • Vagrant
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