STEM Career Guidance Forum

Post thread
Discuss topics on science and math professions. Topics include job descriptions, salary, requirements and responsibilities. Find advice when comparing two or more similar careers.
Should I Quit PhD? Advice & Solutions
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
9K
Help me sort my life out? (aka: 'To PhD, or not to PhD?')
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
4K
What Careers Can a Math Graduate Pursue Beyond Teaching?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Am I romanticizing scientific research?
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
6K
What Skills Do Companies Seek in High School Interns?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Would I work for NASA as an astronaut with a course in Aerospace Engineering?
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
19K
Physics Seeking a job in physics forums.com
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Physics Which Physics Specialization is Best for a Career in Cancer Research?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
4K
For older professionals, do you value money, or intellectual stimulation?
  • · Replies 37 ·
2
Replies
37
Views
9K
Physics Why spend 10 years to get a physics PhD and then go to work for Wall Street?
  • · Replies 60 ·
3
Replies
60
Views
31K
I want to work in a space agency Which path should I choose?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
4K
Engineering Is Aerospace Engineering for me?
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
3K
Unsure of career-2nd Bachelor's degree
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
5K
Engineering From civil engineering to mechanical engineering?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
5K
Engineering Keeping a foot in the engineering world.
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
What is a good degree to major in if i want to work on uav's. I know
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Is Changing My Major to a Science Discipline Practical?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Physics Is being an astrophysicist a good idea?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
15K
Engineering Career Guidance: Mechanical Engineer BS to Theoretical Physics
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
9K
Physics What graduate degree would maximize earnings with a B.S. Physics?
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16
Views
4K
Thinking of Becoming an Actuary, in last year of high school
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
9K
Physics A Ph.D. in physics, a perilious career choice?
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
5K
Drexel University Engineering Program Info
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Physics What Are the Career Opportunities in Medical Physics After a Master’s Program?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
Physics About physics summer research for undergraduates
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
4K
Engineering What Are the Best Engineering Technology Programs for STEM Students in the U.S.?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Physics Nonacademic jobs for astrophysics?
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
7K
Engineering Chemical Engineering Q&A: Interests and Workload
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
Engineering Engineering MS with a bachelors in business?
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
13K
Difference between applied statistics and mathematical statistics.
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
34K
Engineering Pure science degree Vs Engineering (or both)
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
16K
Engineering Computer Engineering vs Electrical Engineering
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
4K
Engineering Chemical or Mechanical Engineering?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
4K
Physics Job Prospects for Astrophysics Career
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
17K
Is it common for astrophysicists to work at NASA?
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
9K
Engineering What Is Environmental Engineering?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
Physics What types of jobs do physicist/mathematicians go for after their degree?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
9K
Pursuing a PhD in Physics: Should I Perservere or Give Up?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
5K
Is the route Academia route so tough outside US?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
4K
Physics What are some in demand skills to have as a non-academic physicist?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
4K
Engineering What Other Job Opportunities Are Available for Engineering Physics Graduates?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
5K
Careers After Academia for PhD Physicists
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
5K
Degree choice: Is IT and Science just too hard to even bother?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
Are really scientists earning this much?
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
10K
Physics Would anyone hire me with just a BS in Physics?
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
8K
Engineering What else are Electrical Engineers good for?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
4K
Becoming a professor is that impossible?
  • · Replies 24 ·
Replies
24
Views
12K
Physics A physics undergrad university with specific criteria for a SAM student
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Need your advice/suggestions please
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
How common is it for a professor to take classes?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
8K
Engineering Can one work as an engineer without an engineering degree (canada)?
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
24K
Physics Standard Medical Physicist Interview Q&A's
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
4K
Engineering The Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
6K
If i wana work with nanothechnology what career to choose?
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
3K
Maximizing Your Career Expo Experience
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Science or Finance: Picking a Career Path
  • · Replies 33 ·
2
Replies
33
Views
7K
Has anyone worked in a call centre before?
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
4K
Back in school at 55: what should I study, EE ?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
4K
Hydrology Career: Path to Becoming a Hydrologist
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Best experimental techniques to learn for a future postdoc/lecturership/job?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
Engineering Is mechanical engineering a good career path in Canada ?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
6K
Physics Can a Biophysics PhD Lead to an Industry R&D Job?
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
19K
Are Pre-Hiring Tests Excluding Qualified Candidates?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Feeling Confused in My E&M Class: Is This Normal for a 2nd Year Physics Major?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Engineering Recent Grad w/Computer Engineer Degree
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
4K
Engineering Senior physics major to software engineer?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
7K
Engineering Engineering Physics degree and employment
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
6K
Physics Physics & Astronomy Majors: Job Market & Med School
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Engineering Inspiring Mechanical Engineer - Books, Lectures, Videos
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Engineering I want to work with electric vehicles. Chemist or Electrical Engineer?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Difference between post-doc and real job for an academic
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
7K
Physics Many paths don’t have contribution… because the life is not quantum
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
How can I break into the field of meteorology with my current background?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
3K
Dosimetrist: From UK to USA - Tips for Making the Move"
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
4K
Physics What attitude makes a good physicist?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
5K
Is a Part-Time Government Job Worth It for a Sophomore in EECS?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Physics How do you theoretical physicists stay motivated?
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
5K
What does a materials scientist do?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
Is a Career as a Pharmacist Right for You?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
4K
Math I am a freshman majoring in Applied Physics and minoring in Math. In
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Working & Schooling: Combining Full-Time Work with University Courses
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
3K
Physics Stats & Physics Blend: Pursuing a Career in Research
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Physics Realistic Careers for Physics Bachelors
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
4K
Engineering Is it possible to be a Mechanical Engineering Generalist
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
Math Math PhD: Is it Possible to Have a Math Research Career?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Physics Language for a theoretical physicist
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
4K
New Job! Time to Invest and Save.
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
Freshman in College Looking for Advice on Electrical Engineering
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Physics Physics BS Degree Worth My Time?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
19K
Leaving Academia for Industry: Is a PhD Necessary?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
Physics Theoretical Physics Degree: Starting College Guide
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
I'm very interested in astronomy, but worried about job prospects.
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
16K
Is 49 Too Late for a Mechanical Engineering Career Change?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
4K
Engineering Can a Mechanical Engineer do this? Water Industry
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
13K
Is a Ph.D in Nuclear Fusion Power the Path to a Fulfilling Career?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
4K
Career change how to be realistic
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
5K
What Are the Real-World Applications and Career Prospects in Mechatronics?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
4K
Should I Pursue Physics with a Right-Brained Mindset?
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
Physics Are there physicists that study time travel
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
5K
Physics I'm a physics major interested in the new energy industry
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K