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 Further Education in Engineering.

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

  • accountkiller
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Engineering Research in Mechanical Engineering

  • ashutoshd
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Engineering Should I become a chemical engineer?

  • ChEtobe14
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Where do ex particle theorists work?

  • ParticleGrl
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Physics Alternative careers for a physics PhD?

  • kanato
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How poor will I be as a scientist?

  • Delong
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Physics Question about the different types of physicists

  • TheJoninator
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Noob here, needing to be guided to a career.

  • GonzalesD25
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Biology Biology - the lowest paid science?

  • torquemada
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Physics What Do Astrophysicists and Theoretical Physicists Study?

  • TheJoninator
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Getting a job in a new venture company.

  • rm446
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Engineering Mastering Mechanical Engineering

  • dikimbi2
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Feeling a bit lost with an MPhys degree

  • ben133
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Engineering Electrical vs Computer Engineering

  • dougouk
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Can Auditing Be a Viable Career Option for Professionals?

  • ForMyThunder
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Are EE PhDs in high demand for industry and government jobs?

  • Chunkysalsa
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Math Can you even start a business with a math degree?

  • kramer733
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The Real Science Gap: An Overview

  • twofish-quant
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Physics What can you do with a phD in physics?

  • ninevolt
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Engineering Can you do work in fusion engineering with just a MS?

  • WatermelonPig
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Physics How easy is to find a job as physicist

  • martin1512
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Joining Military after Receiving Phd

  • Jahoney
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Physics Aspiring H.S./CC physics teacher advice

  • Brasi333
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Teaching Certificate While In School?

  • yUNeeC
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Physics Is MBA benificial after BSC physics

  • andreajolie
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Physics Thinking ahead for physics careers

  • j.gal
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Physics Is Becoming a High School Physics Teacher Right for Me?

  • Cluelessluke
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Is Sigma Xi Membership Worth the Cost?

  • diazona
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Physics Why do some physics majors become high school teachers?

  • Peter Tran
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Which Grad School Field Will Best Prepare Me to Start a Company?

  • Searcher83
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Cheap & Reliable Cars: Advice & Experiences

  • leroyjenkens
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NIH fellowship eligibility on partial green card approval

  • aguy
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Biology What Can You Do with a B.S. in Biology if You Don't Make it to Med School?

  • FARADAY JR
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Physics What career paths can you pursue with a BSc in Physics?

  • SpeedBird
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Is it plausible to do theoretical research while working?

  • osnarf
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Software Engineering vs Network/System Administration: Which is Harder?

  • jimgavagan
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Engineering What in physics and what in engineering

  • prakharj
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Physics Can I Switch to Theoretical Physics? A PhD Student's Confusion

  • puregauge
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Engineering What Certifications and Skills Enhance an Electrical Engineering Resume?

  • nortron
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De Shaw Research: Selective and Prestigious Recruitment

  • walkhard
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Engineering Civil engineering OR Electronic Engineering?

  • panqihg
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What Career Path Should a Young Aspiring Astrophysicist Consider?

  • Alex1995
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Scientific Translator Needed - German/English | Tom T.

  • Tom Thompson
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Physics Areer opportunities for student with undergraduate physics degree

  • haplo
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Is becoming a math/gym teacher a realistic career goal for researching?

  • Seimron
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Engineering Am I cut out to be an electrical engineer?

  • mike12_3
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Changing fields in postdoc, career routes, etc

  • blade2011
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Physics Thoughts on a merged career of IT/physics

  • wafflah
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Math Math intensive jobs: No research or teaching

  • TylerH
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Physics ME to Experimental or Theoretical Astrophysics?

  • astroperson99
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Physics Career Guidance - Where Should A Seventeen Year Old Hopeful Astrophysicist Be

  • Heisenberg.
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Physics Classes and Programs to take in high school for a Astrophysics and Cosmology

  • berstell
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Physics Astrophysics Jobs: Research & Beyond

  • berstell
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1st Year Grad Student (need advice).

  • inko1nsiderat
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Engineering Programming for Electrical Engineers

  • Ryuk1990
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Should I Quit My Job for an Industrial Engineering PhD?

  • Helicobacter
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What Does a PhD Mean for Physics Students?

  • 9une
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Careers in natural field research: what degree to aim for?

  • myrsky
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Protecting & Declaring Your Idea Internationally

  • kandelabr
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Want to study spintronics or Magnetic resonance imaging, but

  • qwertyyuiop
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Physics Is a career in astrophysics the right path for you?

  • Chicken1999
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Hiring Scientists for Research: Are Physicists Needed?

  • PhysicsHigh
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Job Skills Resume Critique for Senior Mech Eng Student - Get Constructive Advice

  • DyslexicHobo
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Math Is innate genius necessary for a successful mathematics career?

  • l-1j-cho
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Is Pursuing a Career in Astrophysics Worth It?

  • Opus_723
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Engineering What major should I pursue for a career in clean energy engineering?

  • kitenyos
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I've reached a significant dilemma in my life

  • Ameter
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What changes has Obama made to NASA?

  • Fuz
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Is a foundation year enough to prepare me for a Physics degree?

  • geekbuckley
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Physics Can i still be an astrophysicist

  • abbeynewton
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Physics Mechanical Eng to Theoretical Physics

  • Unification
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Can Science Careers Overlook Poor Communication Skills?

  • brtgreen
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Math Actuary and Mathematics - Just how much?

  • EeLoOd
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Job Skills Job Interview with a Mechanical Apptitude Test

  • APHELION
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Engineering Is it too late to become a Engineer for me?

  • Strategos
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Physics Quantum Fields Theory and Solid State Physics

  • go quantum!
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Physics How do theoretical physicists conduct research?

  • autodidude
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Physics Computational Physics: Is It Employable in Industry?

  • tamtam402
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Looking for some career advice please

  • akshaykatre
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Researching Physics & Astronomy: Getting Into Research

  • 2much
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Math Which has better fall-back career options, Math or Physics?

  • diligence
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Engineering Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

  • evra
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Physics Being a good theoretical physicist

  • jobsism
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Physics Can i work in some companies as a website developer with a physics degree?

  • kntsy
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Engineering Choosing Between Civil Engineering and Regional Development: Pros and Cons

  • dmsenior93
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Physics What are the options for Physics graduates beyond teaching and finance?

  • Mépris
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Visa Type for Neel Applying to US Grad School in Fall 2011

  • neelakash
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How Does the Structure of a US National Lab Work?

  • flemmyd
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UW Nanotechnology Grad School Prospects

  • electrophile
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Engineering What types of jobs with an Associates in Engineering

  • eastburn1224
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Physics Is a Career in Physics Right for Me?

  • RestlessMind
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Engineering Inspiration for engineering from experiences

  • aeromat
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Emailing departments for research assistant job?

  • Simfish
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Physics What do physicists do and how do I become one?

  • mahindra27
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