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

Mar 20, 2010 · Replies 21 · Dec 5, 2011

Replies: 21

Views: 19K

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

Dec 5, 2011 · Replies 3 · Dec 5, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Engineering Whats the difference between an engineer and experimental physicist?

Nov 24, 2011 · Replies 13 · Dec 4, 2011

Replies: 13

Views: 13K

I need serious advice for my career in medical field

Dec 30, 2007 · Replies 9 · Dec 3, 2011

Replies: 9

Views: 7K

Engineering Electrical engineering lifestyle?

Dec 3, 2011 · Replies 1 · Dec 3, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Physics Career path in combining physics and psychology

Dec 1, 2011 · Replies 4 · Dec 3, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 15K

Engineering Guidance Needed in Electrical Engineering

Dec 1, 2011 · Replies 1 · Dec 1, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

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

Sep 17, 2011 · Replies 3 · Dec 1, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 5K

Is Switching to a Financial Economics Major Worthwhile?

Sep 11, 2010 · Replies 41 · Dec 1, 2011

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Replies: 41

Views: 16K

Opinions on Medicine, Actuarial science and Biomed?

Nov 18, 2011 · Replies 22 · Dec 1, 2011

Replies: 22

Views: 11K

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

Nov 29, 2011 · Replies 9 · Nov 30, 2011

Replies: 9

Views: 11K

Do Ethics Influence Your Career Choices?

Nov 22, 2011 · Replies 26 · Nov 30, 2011

Replies: 26

Views: 5K

Math The story of a future mathematician

Nov 28, 2011 · Replies 3 · Nov 28, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

Ph.D and a career in teaching Community College

Sep 16, 2011 · Replies 7 · Nov 27, 2011

Replies: 7

Views: 7K

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

Nov 26, 2011 · Replies 18 · Nov 27, 2011

Replies: 18

Views: 3K

Suggestions for independent research

Nov 25, 2011 · Replies 5 · Nov 26, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

Engineering Which engineering degree is best for me?

Nov 21, 2011 · Replies 5 · Nov 25, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

Physics What Career Paths Await an Aspiring Astrophysicist After University?

Oct 1, 2011 · Replies 27 · Nov 24, 2011

Replies: 27

Views: 8K

Math Become a Research Mathematician: Advice and Tips

Nov 23, 2011 · Replies 4 · Nov 24, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

Physics career and guy with long hair?

Nov 21, 2011 · Replies 18 · Nov 23, 2011

Replies: 18

Views: 6K

How Can I Prepare for a Career as an Actuary?

Nov 17, 2011 · Replies 6 · Nov 23, 2011

Replies: 6

Views: 5K

Can a person with a disability become an airline pilot?

Nov 20, 2011 · Replies 1 · Nov 21, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

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

Nov 20, 2011 · Replies 2 · Nov 21, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 5K

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

Nov 21, 2011 · Replies 1 · Nov 21, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

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

Nov 20, 2011 · Replies 3 · Nov 21, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

Physics Is a PhD in Physics Right for Me?

Aug 26, 2010 · Replies 21 · Nov 20, 2011

Replies: 21

Views: 9K

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

Feb 28, 2009 · Replies 5 · Nov 19, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 10K

Physics Programming or EE with physics degree?

Nov 13, 2011 · Replies 9 · Nov 19, 2011

Replies: 9

Views: 5K

Can Amateur Scientists Conduct Meaningful Research Without a Paid Position?

Nov 15, 2011 · Replies 46 · Nov 19, 2011

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Replies: 46

Views: 11K

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

Nov 17, 2011 · Replies 3 · Nov 17, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

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

Oct 31, 2011 · Replies 5 · Nov 16, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 5K

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

Nov 15, 2011 · Replies 3 · Nov 16, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 5K

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

Aug 21, 2011 · Replies 18 · Nov 16, 2011

Replies: 18

Views: 7K

How to become an astronaut with electronics background?

Oct 9, 2011 · Replies 6 · Nov 16, 2011

Replies: 6

Views: 6K

How Can I Start a Career in Custom Equipment Manufacturing?

Nov 15, 2011 · Replies 1 · Nov 16, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Research without university degree

Nov 15, 2011 · Replies 5 · Nov 16, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 7K

Career/Degree Adice; Petroleum vs General

Nov 15, 2011 · Replies 2 · Nov 15, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

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

Nov 2, 2011 · Replies 6 · Nov 14, 2011

Replies: 6

Views: 5K

Job Skills Preparing for an Undergraduate Research Interview

Nov 14, 2011 · Replies 1 · Nov 14, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Engineering Civil Engineering Technology/Science questions

Nov 11, 2011 · Replies 2 · Nov 12, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Physics Astrophysicists: What do they do?

Nov 4, 2011 · Replies 17 · Nov 12, 2011

Replies: 17

Views: 12K

Engineering Career Change: Forestry -> Engineering

Nov 10, 2011 · Replies 3 · Nov 11, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

Math How marketable is a BS in Applied Mathematics degree?

Nov 7, 2011 · Replies 8 · Nov 11, 2011

Replies: 8

Views: 35K

Physics What Are the Job Prospects for Astrophysics Majors?

Nov 9, 2011 · Replies 3 · Nov 10, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 5K

Physics What are the details on Astrophysics?

Nov 8, 2011 · Replies 9 · Nov 10, 2011

Replies: 9

Views: 5K

Physics Details on Nuclear Physics and/or Nuclear Medicine?

Nov 9, 2011 · Replies 1 · Nov 10, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

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

Oct 27, 2011 · Replies 9 · Nov 9, 2011

Replies: 9

Views: 6K

Should accept fresh-graduate job offer after a PhD?

Nov 8, 2011 · Replies 9 · Nov 8, 2011

Replies: 9

Views: 7K

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

Nov 7, 2011 · Replies 3 · Nov 8, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

Physics Research in quantum cryptography

Nov 2, 2011 · Replies 1 · Nov 8, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Degree in Progress, What the heck to do after?

Nov 7, 2011 · Replies 1 · Nov 7, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

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

Oct 31, 2011 · Replies 27 · Nov 7, 2011

Replies: 27

Views: 8K

Chemistry Jack of all trades chemistry student needs advice

Nov 7, 2011 · Replies 1 · Nov 7, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Physics Should I choose physics as my carrier?

Nov 6, 2011 · Replies 1 · Nov 6, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Maximizing Graduate School Opportunities: Top Schools vs. Distance Learning

Nov 6, 2008 · Replies 11 · Nov 6, 2011

Replies: 11

Views: 6K

Physics What are the steps to becoming a physicist?

Nov 4, 2011 · Replies 1 · Nov 6, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Engineering What Engineering path is right for me?

Nov 5, 2011 · Replies 6 · Nov 5, 2011

Replies: 6

Views: 4K

Wisconsin's manufacturing lacking candidates with basic skills of employability

Nov 2, 2011 · Replies 1 · Nov 4, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Job Skills Does a good interview guarantee you the job?

Nov 2, 2011 · Replies 11 · Nov 4, 2011

Replies: 11

Views: 8K

Engineering What makes Mech. Engineers versatile ?

Nov 3, 2011 · Replies 3 · Nov 4, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

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

Oct 14, 2011 · Replies 64 · Nov 4, 2011

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Replies: 64

Views: 9K

Fiance's parent's retirement (need advice)

Oct 17, 2011 · Replies 9 · Nov 4, 2011

Replies: 9

Views: 6K

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

Nov 2, 2011 · Replies 1 · Nov 3, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Physics What happens to mediocre physics majors?

Nov 1, 2011 · Replies 5 · Nov 1, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 6K

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

Oct 29, 2011 · Replies 14 · Nov 1, 2011

Replies: 14

Views: 7K

Research assistant hourly wages?

Oct 31, 2011 · Replies 5 · Nov 1, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

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

Oct 31, 2011 · Replies 4 · Nov 1, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

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

Oct 25, 2011 · Replies 7 · Nov 1, 2011

Replies: 7

Views: 9K

Physics What Are the Weaknesses of a Physicist?

Oct 3, 2011 · Replies 52 · Nov 1, 2011

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Replies: 52

Views: 17K

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

Apr 20, 2011 · Replies 5 · Nov 1, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 6K

String theory and mathematical physics in Germany

Oct 20, 2011 · Replies 1 · Oct 31, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

Physics Help with physics and neuroscience

Oct 29, 2011 · Replies 3 · Oct 31, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

Focus on LED lighting technology, which Master degree?

Oct 29, 2011 · Replies 1 · Oct 29, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

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

Oct 16, 2011 · Replies 7 · Oct 28, 2011

Replies: 7

Views: 5K

Physics Medical Physics future job outlook?

Oct 21, 2011 · Replies 11 · Oct 28, 2011

Replies: 11

Views: 18K

Poll

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

Sep 20, 2011 · Replies 50 · Oct 27, 2011

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Replies: 50

Views: 32K

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

Oct 23, 2011 · Replies 45 · Oct 27, 2011

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Replies: 45

Views: 7K

Engineering Experimental physics or engineering (of some kind)

Oct 25, 2011 · Replies 5 · Oct 26, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

How to Emigrate to USA | Tips & Advice

Oct 20, 2011 · Replies 23 · Oct 26, 2011

Replies: 23

Views: 6K

Engineering What would be more useful for chemical engineering?

Oct 22, 2011 · Replies 10 · Oct 25, 2011

Replies: 10

Views: 6K

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

Oct 14, 2011 · Replies 31 · Oct 25, 2011

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Replies: 31

Views: 5K

How Can I Pursue a Career in Quantum Computing?

Sep 3, 2011 · Replies 2 · Oct 25, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Is Parallel Computing Essential Beyond Science and Graphics?

Oct 22, 2011 · Replies 2 · Oct 24, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Which EE Fields Are Currently in Demand?

Sep 26, 2011 · Replies 11 · Oct 23, 2011

Replies: 11

Views: 8K

Math What are some hip areas of mathematics?

Oct 22, 2011 · Replies 1 · Oct 22, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Engineering Engineering or Applied Math for Grad School

Oct 21, 2011 · Replies 5 · Oct 22, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 6K

Research and Lecture Theoretical Astrophysics | Post Doc Degree

Oct 22, 2011 · Replies 4 · Oct 22, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

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

Oct 21, 2011 · Replies 1 · Oct 21, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Is accepting a job offer with lower pay worth it for the opportunity for growth?

Oct 19, 2011 · Replies 20 · Oct 20, 2011

Replies: 20

Views: 6K

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

Sep 23, 2011 · Replies 18 · Oct 20, 2011

Replies: 18

Views: 17K

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

Oct 17, 2011 · Replies 6 · Oct 19, 2011

Replies: 6

Views: 4K

Dropping out of grad school - worth getting MS?

Oct 8, 2011 · Replies 17 · Oct 19, 2011

Replies: 17

Views: 10K

How do you sell a car you owe on?

Oct 16, 2011 · Replies 11 · Oct 19, 2011

Replies: 11

Views: 3K

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

Oct 18, 2011 · Replies 4 · Oct 18, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 11K

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

Oct 13, 2011 · Replies 11 · Oct 18, 2011

Replies: 11

Views: 5K

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

Oct 15, 2011 · Replies 10 · Oct 17, 2011

Replies: 10

Views: 5K

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

Sep 18, 2009 · Replies 23 · Oct 17, 2011

Replies: 23

Views: 42K

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

Oct 16, 2011 · Replies 1 · Oct 17, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 9K

Engineering What is Mechanical engineering techonology?

Oct 13, 2011 · Replies 6 · Oct 14, 2011

Replies: 6

Views: 6K

Question about buying stuff online

Oct 13, 2011 · Replies 13 · Oct 14, 2011

Replies: 13

Views: 3K

Career Guidance

Welcome to the STEM Career Guidance forum!

Career guidance involves providing individuals with information, support, and advice to help them make informed decisions about their professional paths. This process includes assessing one's skills, interests, and values, exploring potential career options, and developing a plan to achieve career goals.

Career guidance professionals may offer insights into various industries, provide information on educational and training opportunities, and assist in developing job-searching skills.

The goal is to empower individuals to make well-informed decisions about their careers, aligning their aspirations with realistic and achievable steps for personal and professional growth.

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