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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Physics Career in Physics: Options & Salary Questions Answered

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Need a Durable Backpack for School? Look No Further!

  • pergradus
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Remote Sensing/Image Interpretation

  • Simfish
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Engineering Software engineering and independence

  • CyberShot
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Ted Video How to make work-life balance work

  • rhody
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Physics Career in Physics: M.Tech vs Quantum Mechanics

  • khil_phys
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Engineering Is It Difficult to Find a Job in RF Engineering?

  • track
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Math Maths at later stages of career.

  • nimiprave
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Is College a Rip Off? - John Stossel & Physics Majors

  • AdkinsJr
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What can a 5th grader do to become an astronomer and inventor?

  • Lazernugget
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Physics Medical Physics, Applies Physics Masters

  • double_rainbo
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Math & AI: My Dream Job - Advice Needed

  • bennyska
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Engineering Becoming an engineer with a Physics degree

  • cmerickson21
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Engineering Nuclear Engineering a bad choice?

  • Eclipxe
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Math EE with physics or maths leads to what career?

  • denks
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Engineering Astrophysics vs Aerospace Engineering: Career Choices

  • Skyenet
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Physics What is a Theoretical Physicist?

  • FeDeX_LaTeX
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New Game Show Idea: Protect & Present Format

  • Logger
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How moving affects your relationship/family

  • LBloom
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Engineering Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or Flying.

  • MattRob
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Decent job with just bachelor & PhD but no industrial experience?

  • ilustrius
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Physics Nuclear Physics: Money & Research Potential

  • barthayn
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Breaking Into Nanotech: A ChemE's Dilemma

  • cheme84
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Physics Should I Pursue a Career in Physics? Urgent Need for Help

  • Physics9123
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Any 'science' jobs for undergraduates

  • torquemada
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Engineering Is there value in a Master's in Engineering?

  • Jabberwoky
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Physics Phd in Astrophysics after Masters in Comp Science

  • HEAT_RS
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Question about teaching college with a Masters Degree

  • discrete*
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Swearing in the Workplace: To Restrict or Not to Restrict?

  • FlexGunship
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Math Pursuing a PhD in Mathematics: What Does It Require?

  • MathManiac
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Length of postdoc before getting faculty position?

  • TwinStar
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Is It Expensive to Move Out and Furnish an Apartment?

  • JasonRox
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Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering or Mechanical?

  • makino.sh
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Becoming a High School Teacher: Requirements & Where to Apply

  • NJJ289
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What is mathematical analysis and/or discrete mathematics used for?

  • mitcho
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Engineering Want to become an electrical engineer but have a few questions about hiring

  • lsu1993
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Physics Non-Fusion-Related Plasma Physics?

  • Dynamos
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Where Can I Find the Google GLAT Test?

  • Tigers2B1
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Switch to a large company for future opportunities?

  • BradP
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Engineering Submarine/Underwater ROV Engineering

  • Instanced
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What education is required to work on finding cures for diseases

  • nukeman
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Physics Is russian useful for a physicist?

  • Tom83B
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Math Jobs for math majors tha do not require (much) computer work

  • ghelman
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Is a Career in Nuclear Engineering Right for You?

  • jefswat
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Careers in science doing science

  • flemmyd
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Anyone clued up on there employment law?

  • dwaring28720
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Enhancing My CV/Resumé with Volunteer Work as a Student in Year 11

  • FeDeX_LaTeX
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What should i do now or after my B.E?

  • priya.ghosh06
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Math Math degree useless without knowing programming?

  • Shackleford
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Looking for summer research opportunities

  • Devon1989
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Physics Current and Future Requirements for Medical Physics Career

  • doublemint
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Career options for space degrees

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Best Electronic Technician Schools for Degrees

  • track
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Engineering What can an electronical engineer do?

  • track
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Engineering Help choosing Engineering field

  • ZenOne
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Please help me in starting my job search as an EE undergrad graduating soon.

  • KingNothing
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Some worries about going into academia

  • Opus_723
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Physics Medical Physics is an exciting field

  • jonnylane
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Searching for a Modern-Day Equivalent to Bell Labs

  • afrocod
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Math What are some career options for an Applied Math B.A. graduate?

  • Kalinka35
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Where can I acquire information for UK visa?

  • burn619
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Engineering Which engineering degree will be highly sought after in the future?

  • htoor9
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I don't want to go into medicine

  • hy23
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Engineering What does it take for an engineering student to

  • Indeedisuper
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Engineering Asking opinion regarding masters in engineering

  • faizan006
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Engineering How Can I Transition from Blue Collar Work to Software Engineering?

  • samson_420
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Engineering What careers are available for those interested in engineering and physics?

  • ProfLayton
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ME+? Finishing Tech Degree: EE, EET, or IMT

  • hakujin
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Physics Theoretical Physicist: A Normal Day & Salary

  • Drops of Fire
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Gamedev Industry: Entering, Working Environment and Payment

  • Rika
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Engineering Should I Minor in Polymer Science or Computer Science for a Career in Aerospace?

  • blynxGT
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About Astronomy — do you think this is pointless?

  • Alex_Sanders
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Physics Medical physicists' communication skills

  • Mike P
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Which Career Path: PhD in Physics or Engineering?

  • PanderaFlame
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Unhappy with job, seeking advice

  • cjv998
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Math Do I even have the capabilities to do a math degree?

  • kramer733
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What Is It Like to Work as a Quant?

  • discrete*
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Math What Job Opportunities Exist for Applied Math MS/PhD Graduates?

  • holomorphic
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Are employees of national labs considered federal workers ?

  • dav2008
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Engineering Should I go for engineering? 23 yrs old

  • CrossFit415
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Have I wasted my youth? (I need advice Please)

  • luxhydrus
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Having second thoughts about my major

  • tautology
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US Military OCS, physical scientist.

  • feathermoon
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Physics What is the role of funding in the field of astrophysics?

  • Bear-bear
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Engineering Engineering & Math Career: Is a Double Major Worth It?

  • Wingman5
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Engineering Electrical engineering vs actuary

  • Hutchinson
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Engineering Engineering Management Explained | What Is It?

  • moondawg
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Which Science Fields Are Facing Specialist Shortages?

  • Dr Lots-o'watts
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Fresh ME Grad with 2.8 GPA - What Options?

  • XIX
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What is the Future of Computer Science?

  • idle_09
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What exactly is mathematical research?

  • ezperkins
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Chemistry Chemistry & Computer Programming

  • Chemist125
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Engineering Can a mechanical engineering guy apply for MS in physics?

  • f2009567
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Chemistry Areas that Combine Chemistry and Mech Engr?

  • willibre
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Navigating the Odyssey of Working in Industry

  • Iforgot
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Engineering What can an engineering physics graduate do?

  • xiaoyao
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Engineering Chemical Engineering Vs. Electrical Engineering

  • egregious1
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Engineering Preparing for engineering degree

  • aurao2003
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