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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Can I apply to grad school for applied math with a physics and CS double major?

  • Dazedandconfu
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Engineering Biomedical Engineering graduate school

  • l-1j-cho
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Physics What does an applied mathematician/physicist do in a bank/insurer?

  • Tosh5457
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Engineering M.D. getting engineering degree

  • docwithabox
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How did you decide on your career?

  • Smiles302
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Physics Finding a job with a B.S. in Physics?

  • theexist3nce
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Can you move from industry to a university position without a postdoc?

  • id the sloth
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How can I get hands-on skills?

  • nuclear85
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Engineering Close to finishing my Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and am lost

  • Mastaan
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Can I work at NASA with a B.S in physics and computer science?

  • Carnivroar
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Not sure where to go after high school?

  • mayodt
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Research topic: Electromagnetics in plasma

  • trailblazer95
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Job Skills What should I include on my resume as an undergrad without research experience?

  • kraigandrews
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Find support developing a moment of inertia calculation software

  • linhoreka
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What Graduate Field Should I Choose for a Successful Career in Industry?

  • jaytnr3
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Physics What are the good careers related to physics?

  • phy_freak
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How much does GPA matter, be honest

  • GreenPrint
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How much programming is a statistician supposed to know?

  • kramer733
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Physics Do Physics Instructors Get Paid More Than Math Instructors?

  • MuonMinus
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Engineering Physics degree or Engineering Physics degree for space?

  • TheDuncster94
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Math Math major, need career and schooling advice

  • Maurice7510
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Will an EE minor help me land a job?

  • id the sloth
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Engineering Joining an engineering grad school after a major in physics

  • lookatthesky
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Engineering Can you get an engineering job with an Applied Physics degree?

  • Ryuk1990
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Engineering Few questions about engineering?

  • l-1j-cho
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What other options are there for making money without a Science degree?

  • Mépris
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Is It Too Late to Switch Careers from Lawyer to Engineer at 22?

  • raul693
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Is there a handy list of small high tech companies?

  • fizmath
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Engineering Is Aerospace Engineering mostly contract jobs?

  • Goopy17
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University admission and mental illness

  • inception7
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Physics Astrophysics student considering Phd prospects upon graduation

  • SUDOnym
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Physics Physics major looking at Medical Imaging Sales

  • hornet09
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Chemistry Career Aspirations - Chemistry Degree

  • Advizo
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Engineering Career and school advice for a recently graduated mechanical engineer

  • LightningStrike
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Physics Guidance for post graduation in physics

  • davegr8
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Some hints in seeking a good research field

  • maurice74
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Reaching NASA: Advice for Calcutta University Students

  • raktimroy
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Engineering Transition to Civil from Mechanical Engineering?

  • lesoir
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Wondering if this could be a problem

  • nukapprentice
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Engineering Electrical Engineers re: PCB design

  • niehaoma
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Math Is there any truth with regards to this? (Stats BS over Maths BS)

  • Mépris
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Timing issues between two job options

  • KingNothing
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Physics What jobs can a Quantum physicist have ?

  • phy_freak
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Is Professional Forex Trading Just Gambling Without Proper Training?

  • Lithiun
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Physics Career prospects for physics and maths PhDs in finance

  • Moss Pauly
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Does anybody know how student loans work if you go to grad school?

  • judowrestler1
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Physics teaching job prospects for international graduates in US and Europe

  • yicong2011
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Physics Feeling pessimistic about my Astrophysics B.S, looking towards GeoPhysics?

  • Tokage
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Math Advice for a wannabe mathematician

  • RBTiger
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Is Private Tutoring Unregulated Like Babysitting?

  • WatermelonPig
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Which Well-Paid Jobs Fit These A-Level Subjects?

  • rollcast
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Engineering Engineering I feel is my calling, not sure which direction 2 go?

  • GeekWilliams
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Engineering PhD in Engineering Physics-nice mix of physics and engineering?

  • Searcher83
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Physics Physics Careers - Only two branches?

  • Nano-Passion
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I want to shoot people into outer space

  • hylander4
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Recent EE grad with civilian job considering AFR or ANG

  • aliaze1
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Is Coasting Through Life Sustainable for a Young Adult?

  • zoobyshoe
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Physics Do theoretical physicists need to know how to write computer programmes?

  • MegaDeth
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Salary Expectations / When to Apply

  • bkoguy07
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Engineering Questions about software engineer

  • kramer733
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Quitting Internship: Advice for Physics BS w/ 3.38 GPA

  • scikris
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Love Theory, But Need to Pay the Rent

  • GradStdnt
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Prospects for MS vs. PhD in National Lab Employment?

  • nukapprentice
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Should I switch from software IT to electronics after one year?

  • arunmns
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How Can I Become a Theoretical Physicist at 17?

  • soloenergy
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What languages to learn for Game Development?

  • zeion
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Physics Do physicists have enough personal time outside work?

  • Nano-Passion
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Physics Is ABR Accreditation Necessary for a Career in Medical Physics?

  • Leopoldo
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Engineering Are My Struggles in Calculus I a Sign I'm Not Cut Out for Engineering?

  • lesoir
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Physics What the oil and gas job market says for a new geophysics grad.

  • classics218
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I am not sure to either be a biologist or docoter?

  • biologyboy89
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Engineering Combining mechanical, electrical and computer science for robotics

  • Alma
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Engineering I just finished my freshman year at UT majoring in aerospace engineering

  • jfreebird44
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EIT and Grad School: Can You Earn a PE While Studying?

  • tyler1215
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Intel Manufacturing Technician good prior experience for aspiring EE?

  • EE_ROB
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Engineering Do you need to be creative to become an engineer?

  • elabed haidar
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Choosing a career path

  • animboy
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Are My Taxes Too High for My Summer Job?

  • pergradus
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Physics Life of an experimental physicist

  • Nano-Passion
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Should I let my marks discourage me?

  • CoolBeans
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Do physics PhD statistics count failed professors or career exits?

  • Diracula
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Publication list - do you put papers/journals in preparation in it?

  • SKWphysicist
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Significance of En-route Masters?

  • fermatsenigma
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Tired of research what is next?

  • SKWphysicist
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Physics Career Questions in Medical Physics

  • curryotoko
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Graduating ME Student Seeking Entry Level Job Advice

  • Bad-Wolf
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Speaking at conferences with partially incorrect results

  • hunt_mat
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Job Skills What Can I Do to Boost My Resume for a Career in Academia?

  • uby
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Physics Should I Transition from Research Scientist to Medical Physicist?

  • dingdong12
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Engineering Which branch of Engineering involves most theory?

  • Acid92
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Is 22 Too Late to Start a University Degree in Astrophysics?

  • gizmo6
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Math How to become filthy rich doing math

  • PhDorBust
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Physics Nuclear physics job search in the Bay Area with green card

  • starbuckBSG
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Engineering MECHATRONICS vs MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL engineering

  • han1994
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I want to go into the field of nanotechnology. I know you need a

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