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 Double majoring in animal science and/or physics and engineering?

  • Bellabob
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Physics Getting into oil and gas with a physics degree with no geophysics courses?

  • Shackleford
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What are the job opportunities for a MechE at a particle accelerator?

  • Seth0Mitchell
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Engineering Whats the difference between an engineer and experimental physicist?

  • supernova1203
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I need serious advice for my career in medical field

  • Jin S Zhang
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Engineering Electrical engineering lifestyle?

  • kElect
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Physics Career path in combining physics and psychology

  • achilleasatha
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Engineering Guidance Needed in Electrical Engineering

  • AAlan
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Physics Thinking of going into Medical Physics would Biophysics class be recommended?

  • cd0987
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Is Switching to a Financial Economics Major Worthwhile?

  • Rhine720
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Opinions on Medicine, Actuarial science and Biomed?

  • hyurnat4
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Physics Is a Physics Degree Relevant for Success on Wall Street?

  • Yardman
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Do Ethics Influence Your Career Choices?

  • lisab
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Math The story of a future mathematician

  • Puppykishin11
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Ph.D and a career in teaching Community College

  • rm446
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Jack's $400K House Trouble: Is There Any Hope?

  • Ivan Seeking
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Suggestions for independent research

  • scra
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Engineering Which engineering degree is best for me?

  • iRaid
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Physics What Career Paths Await an Aspiring Astrophysicist After University?

  • Astro's
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Math Become a Research Mathematician: Advice and Tips

  • SpaceWalrus
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Physics career and guy with long hair?

  • PookDo
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How Can I Prepare for a Career as an Actuary?

  • kramer733
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Can a person with a disability become an airline pilot?

  • sameev29
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Get Job at CERN: Tips for Undergrad Non-Physics Majors

  • Ken-Ken
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Pros and Cons of Pursuing a Master's Degree After Your Bachelor's Degree

  • Larrytsai
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Physics What can a fresh EU physics graduate do in the UK?

  • Lavabug
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Physics Is a PhD in Physics Right for Me?

  • Rika
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Is it better to do a general degree, or a specific degree?

  • jumbogala
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Physics Programming or EE with physics degree?

  • Mistake
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Can Amateur Scientists Conduct Meaningful Research Without a Paid Position?

  • Opus_723
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It was quick but I think I got this right. I heard a commercial this

  • Ivan Seeking
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Engineering What are the most promising areas in biomedical engineering for future careers?

  • BBMauro
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Math Intent on getting pure math PHD, start plan B now?

  • Poopsilon
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Math Physics/Math(s) in the UK - finance?

  • Gregg
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How to become an astronaut with electronics background?

  • kingsarat
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How Can I Start a Career in Custom Equipment Manufacturing?

  • zewnten
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Research without university degree

  • Ahsan Khan
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Career/Degree Adice; Petroleum vs General

  • sspeak
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Engineering Having a tough time deciding which engineering field to go to

  • stefan1988
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Job Skills Preparing for an Undergraduate Research Interview

  • blieveucanfly
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Engineering Civil Engineering Technology/Science questions

  • sdelia6=63
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Physics Astrophysicists: What do they do?

  • Spartanlol
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Engineering Career Change: Forestry -> Engineering

  • char808
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Math How marketable is a BS in Applied Mathematics degree?

  • EntropicLove
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Physics What Are the Job Prospects for Astrophysics Majors?

  • phyzguy
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Physics What are the details on Astrophysics?

  • Arythin
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Physics Details on Nuclear Physics and/or Nuclear Medicine?

  • Arythin
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Chemistry Organic Chemistry: Is there any research on any psychedelics anymore?

  • TylerH
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Should accept fresh-graduate job offer after a PhD?

  • ferm
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Physics Job/Academic Prosects After a Combined Biochem and Physics Degree

  • ecneicS
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Physics Research in quantum cryptography

  • DiracRules
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Degree in Progress, What the heck to do after?

  • Rianu
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Math Having to leave grad school in Math- where to go from here?

  • TheEigenvalue
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Chemistry Jack of all trades chemistry student needs advice

  • Fungiwrangler
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Physics Should I choose physics as my carrier?

  • patowlmc
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Physics What are the steps to becoming a physicist?

  • PhysicsPost
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Engineering What Engineering path is right for me?

  • Maxwell IV
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Wisconsin's manufacturing lacking candidates with basic skills of employability

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Job Skills Does a good interview guarantee you the job?

  • CrimpJiggler
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Engineering What makes Mech. Engineers versatile ?

  • Life-Like
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Waiting for a Job Offer - Should I Accept Less Due to Age?

  • FlexGunship
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Fiance's parent's retirement (need advice)

  • allenewood
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Lost desire for research, should I stick out the Ph.D.?

  • QED85
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Physics What happens to mediocre physics majors?

  • laxatives
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Chemistry How to dress for interviews (internship for my chemistry course)

  • CrimpJiggler
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Research assistant hourly wages?

  • w3390
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Work for 12-18 months then return to grad school?

  • jcsolis
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Waiting for a postdoctoral application's decision: what to do next?

  • dtgiang
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Physics What Are the Weaknesses of a Physicist?

  • charbon
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Australian aerospace student - military, then PhD, or straight to PhD?

  • Dude McCheese
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String theory and mathematical physics in Germany

  • camel_jockey
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Physics Help with physics and neuroscience

  • Subbs
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Focus on LED lighting technology, which Master degree?

  • studderbox
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Is a Degree in Engineering Required for a Career in Signal Processing?

  • frenzal_dude
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Physics Medical Physics future job outlook?

  • IKilledJesus
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Physics I'm told that theoretical physicist can go into investment banking

  • The_shadow
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Buy New or Used Car: Which is Best for You?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Engineering Experimental physics or engineering (of some kind)

  • slam7211
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How to Emigrate to USA | Tips & Advice

  • jamesa00789
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Engineering What would be more useful for chemical engineering?

  • rollcast
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Signing a Rent Agreement: Is There a Trick to Making it Invalid?

  • Monique
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How Can I Pursue a Career in Quantum Computing?

  • Anna021985
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Is Parallel Computing Essential Beyond Science and Graphics?

  • Monte_Carlo
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Which EE Fields Are Currently in Demand?

  • Stewdogg78
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Math What are some hip areas of mathematics?

  • teamoh
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Engineering Engineering or Applied Math for Grad School

  • derpdederp
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Research and Lecture Theoretical Astrophysics | Post Doc Degree

  • Cbray
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Physics Here it comes Need some general advice on presenting physics ideas

  • Frogeyedpeas
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Physics How Can You Prepare for Physics Questions in Job Interviews?

  • neural_jam
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What type job/field would be what I'm thinking of?

  • rollcast
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Dropping out of grad school - worth getting MS?

  • creepypasta13
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How do you sell a car you owe on?

  • QuarkCharmer
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Any employers\employees here willing to shed some light on BCIT's reputation?

  • JeremyWsmith
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Engineering Is Engineering Not for You? Don't Give Up - Our Expert Opinion!

  • zzoo4
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Is a possible computer science w/phys minor a waste on video games?

  • RecoN64bit
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Physics What jobs can I get with Astrophysics in the UK?

  • Earthlight
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Engineering M. Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Physics, for solid state device engineering

  • pnJunction
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Engineering What is Mechanical engineering techonology?

  • Atoweha
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