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 Civil Engineer: How to Incorporate Diff. Eq. in Career

  • Miagi
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Physics What are the career options for a physicist beyond academia?

  • TheDestroyer
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Physics Do You Need a Strong Math Background to Succeed in Physics?

  • johnny28
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PhD while having a job in academia.

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Engineering What Are the Career Options for Combining Engineering and a Juris Doctorate?

  • Winzer
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Math My minor in Math isn't official , don't know how to explain it on resume

  • rcw110131
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Physics Career Options for Physics Majors: Questions & Answers

  • Megasundato
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Math Math Degree Jobs & Grad School: What's Possible?

  • PhysicsHigh
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What are the intellectually MOST rigorous jobs?

  • avant-garde
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Internship stretched a bit from my field

  • Dougggggg
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Can you be a grad student but still broke?

  • Alex_Sanders
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What kind of work is bieng done in analog IC design these days?

  • phoenixosu
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Does a Degree in Engineering-Physics Guarantee a Job?

  • Protonic
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Engineering Is Chemical Engineering the Right Career Path for You?

  • tatiana
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Physics Love Physics, but not sure about it as a career

  • MillerGenuine
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Engineering Engineering Undecided: Chemical Engineering Advice

  • tatiana
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Research Funding Help: Find NGO's, Gov Programs & More

  • Frostfire
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Engineering Engineering Music: Electrical Engineering Questions

  • brewAP2010
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ME vs. MET: Which Path is Better for a Career in Weapon Design?

  • Legendaryhero
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Not invited for a job interview, because I'm female

  • Monique
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Financial Concerns for PhD Graduates in Engineering and Experimental Physics

  • fissicky
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How to avoid feeling frustrated when facing with so much unkown knowledge?

  • arielleon
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Math Math or Physics: Which Grad School Path Should I Choose?

  • bluelikejazz
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Should I Consider Teaching Physics? Advice from Anton Mekhael

  • antonmek
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Chemistry What careers for a PhD in Biochemistry ?

  • nukeman
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Technical Writing: Insight from Experienced Professionals

  • pzona
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Physics Outsourcing- less for (applied) physicists?

  • pjmarshall
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Engineering Future of Electrical Engineering: In-Demand Sub-Fields and Job Market Insights

  • sagan
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Physics Should I Pursue Physics? Uncovering the Goals and Choices of a Physicist

  • Anicho
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Physics Publishing Physics Discoveries: Recommendations for Unconventional Journals

  • ApplePion
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ME for undergrad, Aerospace for grad?

  • sam90
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Renting a Room in NYC Close to Central Park: Expectations & Safety

  • rootX
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How to tell a friend you don't want to room with them

  • Null_
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Working in IB: What Should I Focus On?

  • bleedblue1234
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Employers strike back on sick days

  • Evo
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State Dept Warns Students: Don't Discuss WikiLeaks on Social Media

  • Evo
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Math Is Math Education in Crisis? A Perspective on Lockhart's Lament

  • Diffy
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Considering switching my discipline

  • Piner902
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Physics Physics undergrad/grad gap year: ideas?

  • pacifico
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Engineering Marketability of Material Science and Engineering Degree

  • chill_factor
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ArXiv Endorsers: Experiences, Fairness & Rewards

  • exponent137
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Is the TOEIC Test Necessary for my Career?

  • Krismosy
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Math Working full-time and taking math and science courses at night

  • machie
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Engineering What Are the Pros, Cons, and Job Opportunities in Mechanical Engineering?

  • brewAP2010
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Where Can I Find Entry Level Lab Tech Jobs?

  • APHELION
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What Are the Best Summer Opportunities for a High School Junior?

  • noagname
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High School Student Seeking Path to Astrophysics Career

  • edo1493
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Guidance for Higher Studies: B.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, and Math | Gates

  • exbiigates
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Likelihood of making a career out of clean energy?

  • bluesurge863
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Engineering Decline in engineering/science jobs market? China outcompeting us?

  • elivil
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My Career was always in Chaos except now 2010 i am agile with Science

  • fortitude
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Is Returning to School to Study Physics at 30 the Right Move?

  • tkav1980
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Physics Starting physics late, negative impact on career?

  • djosey
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Engineering To all engineers (EE,mech,chem,etc.)

  • aspiring_one
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Want to Start Big Weapons Buisness

  • Kalrag
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International Professorships/ Working Abroad

  • lubuntu
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Career path: which to choose ?

  • canadianer555
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Physics Question Concerning Experimental Particle Astrophysics.

  • Karatechop
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Completed my b.tech in computer science

  • rashadkm
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Math Preparing for Graduate School: More Physics or Math?

  • Aequiveri
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Engineering Can a State Trooper Transition into a Career in Mechanical Engineering?

  • Trooper332
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Making the Choice: Aerospace Engineering in CA or PA

  • sam90
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What Should I Do? Asian-American's Journey to Start Own Company

  • royzizzle
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Engineering Is a PhD necessary for success in engineering?

  • tatiana
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Engineering Interview for Electrical or Mechanical Engineers

  • jmunoz18
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Math Is there a Connection between Applied Mathematics and Astronomy?

  • discrete*
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How Can Symphony of Science Inspire a Career in Astronomy?

  • Dauden
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Engineering Civil,Electrical,Mechanical engineering

  • yaseen shah
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Future of Physics: Job Opportunities and Salary Expectations in Research

  • orestis
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Engineering How did you choose your engineering discipline?

  • dangish
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What should I do after graduation? PhD or what?

  • jeebs
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Physics Medical Physicist Job Outlook (USA)

  • Oxford
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How Can I Transition from IT to Industrial Automation?

  • sedna
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Math Questions about mathematics, physics and education

  • MWH
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Does an Illegal Turn Ticket Affect License or Plate Number in Canada?

  • DaveC426913
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Industry Internships for Chemical Physics Majors: Tom's Search

  • tomtheemu
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What is the Best Career Path for Combining Physics and Engineering?

  • Nano-Passion
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Excluded from the inventor's lists

  • karenlau
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Chemistry Falling in love with chemistry but also love electrcity. Should ill be a EE and ChE?

  • AlexES16
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Math Should I Switch from Chemical Engineering to Mathematics?

  • Deathcrush
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The effect of PhD topic on postdoc

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Is it wrong to pursue a career in medicine for the salary?

  • jsang
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Physics What Career Paths are Available After Completing a Physics PhD?

  • gator02
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Start Career in AI & Transhumanism: Steps to Take

  • gammahead
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Mechanical to Computer science

  • PhysicsBegner
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What Careers Combine Health and Engineering for High School Seniors?

  • Flavaney1
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Graduating soon, need some advice.

  • Illuminati
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Engineering Moving from Chemistry into Chemical Engineering

  • Chemist125
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Engineering Masters of engineering physics and employability

  • kamelot
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Am I setting my salary requirement too low?

  • BradP
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Exploring Future Research Areas in Theoretical Physics: A Student's Dilemma

  • Darth Frodo
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What Career Options Exist for PhD Physicists Seeking Non-Academic Paths?

  • daveyrocket
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What to Do with Exceptional Physics and Above Average Calculus Skills

  • Who Am I
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Need Help Building Work Portfolio

  • darkchild
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How Do Barristers and Solicitors Differ in the English Legal System?

  • jackson6612
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Engineering PhD areas in Mechanical Engineering.

  • Urmi Roy
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Physics Career studying loop quantum gravity

  • dEdt
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Physics Does having a BS in physics make it easier to become an X-ray/MRI technician?

  • Blue_Jaunte
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