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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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Navigating Internship Offers: Asking for a Decision and Changing Your Mind

Mar 9, 2011 · Replies 11 · Apr 28, 2011

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How to choose your college course?

Feb 28, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 26, 2011

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Engineering Should I study Engineering? Life crisis help

Dec 6, 2010 · Replies 18 · Apr 25, 2011

Replies: 18

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AirForce & NASA Connections: Job Prospects?

Apr 24, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 25, 2011

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Double Major in EE/CE=smart choice?

Apr 17, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 23, 2011

Replies: 2

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Differences between teaching at 2-year and 4-year schools

Apr 20, 2011 · Replies 11 · Apr 21, 2011

Replies: 11

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Parents' ideas of jobs and where they are, are always wrong

Apr 21, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 21, 2011

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Will older age factor affect my ability to get tenured?

Apr 13, 2011 · Replies 7 · Apr 21, 2011

Replies: 7

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Math What kind of work is available for pure mathematicians who don't want to teach?

Apr 19, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 20, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 5K

Science Writers? Are you out there?

Apr 20, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 20, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 2K

Advice for Italian Physics Student on Career Path

Apr 19, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 20, 2011

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Views: 2K

Is Upgrading High School Courses the Best Path to Achieving My Medical Dream?

Apr 17, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 19, 2011

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Views: 4K

Job Skills What to Expect and How to Prepare for a National Lab Interview

Apr 17, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 19, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 5K

Quantitative analytics experience question on job appilcation

Apr 14, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 18, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

Engineering Nuclear Engineering as a viable profession?

Apr 8, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 18, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

Hey, could someone give me some advise on possible career paths

Jan 10, 2011 · Replies 10 · Apr 18, 2011

Replies: 10

Views: 6K

Choosing a Career Path: Insights and Advice from a Confused Student

Apr 16, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 18, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Getting back into research after 10 years?

Apr 17, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 17, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

What Private Sector Jobs Can a Physics Graduate Pursue?

Apr 13, 2011 · Replies 9 · Apr 17, 2011

Replies: 9

Views: 4K

Stress levels in the financial industry?

Mar 28, 2011 · Replies 6 · Apr 17, 2011

Replies: 6

Views: 6K

17,000 ME Grads Compete for 1,400 Jobs

Apr 7, 2011 · Replies 21 · Apr 16, 2011

Replies: 21

Views: 12K

Physics Is it worth to focus on being a physics amateur

Mar 25, 2011 · Replies 16 · Apr 16, 2011

Replies: 16

Views: 14K

Engineering Master's in Professional Engineering: The Newest Route for Bachelor's in Physics

Mar 29, 2011 · Replies 27 · Apr 16, 2011

Replies: 27

Views: 7K

Working with Equipment: Should I List Make/Model?

Apr 16, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 16, 2011

Replies: 1

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Career Options in Japan for Physics Major

Apr 11, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 16, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Math Math Grants: What are They Used For?

Apr 14, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 14, 2011

Replies: 1

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High School Graduation: Preparing for Quantum Mechanics

Apr 14, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 14, 2011

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Physics Choosing Between Physics and Engineering: Job Prospects and Career Paths

Apr 13, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 14, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Electrical Engineering: Test vs Design Job Outlook

Apr 5, 2011 · Replies 15 · Apr 14, 2011

Replies: 15

Views: 4K

How Can Physicists Transition to Actuarial Science?

Apr 10, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 14, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 11K

Undergraduate studies for a career in renewable energy

Apr 10, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 13, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

Is a BSMET limiting for a career in the aerospace industry and masters programs?

Mar 26, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 12, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 8K

Engineering Job growth in engineering management without PhD?

Apr 11, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 12, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

Physics What jobs are available for Astrophysicists?

Apr 6, 2011 · Replies 21 · Apr 12, 2011

Replies: 21

Views: 9K

Engineering Automatic vs RF Engineering: Which Path Will Shape the Future?

Mar 26, 2011 · Replies 10 · Apr 10, 2011

Replies: 10

Views: 6K

Writing a letter to a family friend/recruiter. Should I

Apr 6, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 9, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 8K

Engineering Aeronautic engineer, what's the link with B.ed Physcis?

Apr 8, 2011 · Replies 7 · Apr 8, 2011

Replies: 7

Views: 3K

Engineering What kind of work is involved in engineering?

Apr 4, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 8, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 8K

Physics Medical physics postdocs in Australia

Apr 7, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 7, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

Astronomy Major? Career Prospects & Undergrad Info

Apr 1, 2011 · Replies 9 · Apr 6, 2011

Replies: 9

Views: 19K

IBM vs NASA Internship: Help Me Choose!

Apr 3, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 6, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Engineering What Engineering Majors Can Lead to Working with Marine Animals?

Apr 5, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 6, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Has Anyone Ever Been An Executor Of Estate?

Apr 3, 2011 · Replies 9 · Apr 5, 2011

Replies: 9

Views: 4K

What title would a programmer have in an university?

Apr 3, 2011 · Replies 12 · Apr 5, 2011

Replies: 12

Views: 3K

Is it difficult to find an optical job in USA?

Apr 4, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 4, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 2K

Shifting from aircraft maintenance to designing, is it possible?

Apr 1, 2011 · Replies 6 · Apr 4, 2011

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

What Is the Difference Between Theorists and Phenomenologists in Physics?

Apr 4, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 4, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

How Would You Describe Yourself in Three Words?

Mar 31, 2011 · Replies 57 · Apr 4, 2011

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Physics Computational physics job prospects?

Apr 3, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 4, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 8K

Physics Best place for string theory/quantum gravity research in Denmark

Apr 3, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 4, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Sean Carroll's advice on How to get tunure

Apr 2, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 3, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 5K

Postdoc in US for a Married Indian Physics PhD Holder: Visa Help & Chances

Apr 1, 2011 · Replies 13 · Apr 3, 2011

Replies: 13

Views: 9K

Summer Research After First Year.

Apr 2, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 2, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Feeling Exhausted at Work? Get Tips to Power Through Your Shift

Apr 2, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 2, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 2K

Physics Studying Astronomy with a physics major?

Apr 1, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 2, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Did I Really Get My Dream Job Without Even Trying?

Mar 29, 2011 · Replies 6 · Apr 1, 2011

Replies: 6

Views: 2K

How to get enough strength to leave a job where you feel important

Mar 30, 2011 · Replies 11 · Mar 31, 2011

Replies: 11

Views: 2K

How Do You Navigate Infinite Knowledge Without a Clear Career Path?

Mar 30, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 30, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 2K

Cosmology: a good career choice?

Mar 24, 2006 · Replies 79 · Mar 29, 2011

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Replies: 79

Views: 145K

I'm getting my PharmD, but I'm deadset against working at RiteAid. I'm

Mar 25, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 29, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Engineering Geological vs. Mechanical Engineering

Mar 29, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 29, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 7K

Math Major in Physics, Minor in EE or take more Math?

Mar 29, 2011 · Replies 4 · Mar 29, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 5K

Understanding Honor Degrees and Their Significance

Mar 28, 2011 · Replies 7 · Mar 29, 2011

Replies: 7

Views: 4K

Physics How likely is Physics grad school for me?

Mar 27, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 28, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Math M.S in Applied Mathematics vs M.S in Statistics?

Mar 26, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 28, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 11K

How do PhD programs in the US differ from those in Europe?

Mar 24, 2011 · Replies 6 · Mar 28, 2011

Replies: 6

Views: 8K

Engineering Physics BS to Engineering Master's?

Mar 28, 2011 · Replies 7 · Mar 28, 2011

Replies: 7

Views: 4K

Research Funding for Summer Project

Mar 26, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 28, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 2K

High School senior confused in life

Mar 13, 2011 · Replies 13 · Mar 28, 2011

Replies: 13

Views: 4K

Physics Is a Physics minor recommended for EE major?

Mar 27, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 27, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Job prospect,s for a PhD in the US, career orientation, and life in general.

Mar 27, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 27, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Physics What can you do with a B.Sc in Theoretical Physics?

Mar 27, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 27, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 2K

Which of these degree paths will give me the best prospect

Mar 23, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 27, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Physics What are some potential career options for a 27 year old physics grad in the UK?

Mar 26, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 26, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 2K

Engineering What are engineering reports and why are they so extensive?

Mar 19, 2011 · Replies 4 · Mar 26, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Doing Differential Equations For a Living

Mar 25, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 26, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 7K

Physics Struggling to Find a Job with a BS in Physics: Any Advice?

Mar 25, 2011 · Replies 20 · Mar 26, 2011

Replies: 20

Views: 9K

Physics Recomendations for Physics Specializations

Mar 24, 2011 · Replies 18 · Mar 25, 2011

Replies: 18

Views: 4K

I am getting cold feet ): please share some opinions

Mar 25, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 25, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Physics Should I Switch Degrees to Pursue Nanotech Research?

Mar 23, 2011 · Replies 8 · Mar 25, 2011

Replies: 8

Views: 4K

Engineering Optical Engineering career path?

Jan 3, 2011 · Replies 12 · Mar 25, 2011

Replies: 12

Views: 11K

Research in grad school affecting career options

Mar 23, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 24, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

How Can You Start Trading Stocks as a Beginner?

Mar 24, 2011 · Replies 10 · Mar 24, 2011

Replies: 10

Views: 2K

Math Double MSc Engineering PhD Student Seeking Advice on Internship

Mar 22, 2011 · Replies 8 · Mar 24, 2011

Replies: 8

Views: 3K

Engineering Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering: Which Path Should You Choose?

Mar 23, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 23, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 2K

Find a Job in Biotech & Finance: Advice for Recent Graduates

Mar 5, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 23, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 2K

Should I do my MechE concentration in nuclear power or in something else?

Mar 21, 2011 · Replies 5 · Mar 23, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 2K

Engineering Understanding the Role of a Professional Engineer: Explained in Detail

Mar 21, 2011 · Replies 4 · Mar 23, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Engineering Engineering graduate - US vs Europe

Mar 22, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 22, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Can I Pursue a Career in Physics and Math Without Formal Education?

Mar 21, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 21, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 1K

Physics Have my BS in physics, in serious need of career advice

Feb 17, 2011 · Replies 14 · Mar 21, 2011

Replies: 14

Views: 6K

Physics Difference between a Theoretical Physicist and an Astrophysicist?

Mar 19, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 21, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Physics Graduating Physics Major needs Employment Advice

Mar 19, 2011 · Replies 5 · Mar 21, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

Engineering Further Education in Engineering.

Mar 19, 2011 · Replies 5 · Mar 20, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

Should I Pursue a Career in Teaching or Research in Physics?

Mar 19, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 20, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

Engineering Research in Mechanical Engineering

Mar 20, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 20, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 2K

Engineering Should I become a chemical engineer?

Mar 19, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 19, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Where do ex particle theorists work?

Jan 15, 2011 · Replies 45 · Mar 18, 2011

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Replies: 45

Views: 14K

Physics Alternative careers for a physics PhD?

Feb 7, 2011 · Replies 45 · Mar 17, 2011

2

Replies: 45

Views: 27K

How poor will I be as a scientist?

Mar 15, 2011 · Replies 20 · Mar 17, 2011

Replies: 20

Views: 10K

Career Guidance

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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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