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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Gainfully Employed: Accountant Returns to Work After 5 Months

  • Ronnin
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Physics Standard Medical Physicist Interview Q&A's

  • dosi
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Engineering The Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

  • Topher925
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If i wana work with nanothechnology what career to choose?

  • AlexES16
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Maximizing Your Career Expo Experience

  • nucleargirl
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Science or Finance: Picking a Career Path

  • nucleargirl
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Has anyone worked in a call centre before?

  • Norman.Galois
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How Can You Improve Self-Control to Achieve Your Goals?

  • nucleargirl
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Back in school at 55: what should I study, EE ?

  • KewlEugene
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Best Pre-Made Grocery Items for Busy People

  • Leptos
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Hydrology Career: Path to Becoming a Hydrologist

  • Van Dolson
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Best experimental techniques to learn for a future postdoc/lecturership/job?

  • barnflakes
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Engineering Is mechanical engineering a good career path in Canada ?

  • a_man
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Physics Can a Biophysics PhD Lead to an Industry R&D Job?

  • Diracula
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Are Pre-Hiring Tests Excluding Qualified Candidates?

  • airborne18
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Money for Nothing: Living Life of Rock Star with Pension & Social Sec

  • Jimmy Snyder
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Engineering Recent Grad w/Computer Engineer Degree

  • shamanklng
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Engineering Senior physics major to software engineer?

  • Jeeb
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Engineering Engineering Physics degree and employment

  • kamelot
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Physics Physics & Astronomy Majors: Job Market & Med School

  • seunglee
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Engineering Inspiring Mechanical Engineer - Books, Lectures, Videos

  • maverick_starstrider
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Engineering I want to work with electric vehicles. Chemist or Electrical Engineer?

  • AlexES16
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Difference between post-doc and real job for an academic

  • cmos
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Physics Many paths don’t have contribution… because the life is not quantum

  • clasicoun
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I have a crime, but what kind of charges will suspect face?

  • Newai
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Dosimetrist: From UK to USA - Tips for Making the Move"

  • dosi
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Physics What attitude makes a good physicist?

  • Boorglar
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Is a Part-Time Government Job Worth It for a Sophomore in EECS?

  • haxtor21
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Physics How do you theoretical physicists stay motivated?

  • camel_jockey
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What does a materials scientist do?

  • trklbrkl
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Is a Career as a Pharmacist Right for You?

  • Faiien
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Math I am a freshman majoring in Applied Physics and minoring in Math. In

  • Codyt
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Working & Schooling: Combining Full-Time Work with University Courses

  • Handsome Rob
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Physics Stats & Physics Blend: Pursuing a Career in Research

  • quanto
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Physics Realistic Careers for Physics Bachelors

  • fasteddie911
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Engineering Is it possible to be a Mechanical Engineering Generalist

  • koab1mjr
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Math Math PhD: Is it Possible to Have a Math Research Career?

  • quantumcoffee
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Why Does My Father Complain About My Job Search Efforts?

  • kaos86
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Physics Language for a theoretical physicist

  • WackStr
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First Time Home Buyer (Savings Question)

  • Cod
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New Job! Time to Invest and Save.

  • Iforgot
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Freshman in College Looking for Advice on Electrical Engineering

  • essessecy
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Physics Physics BS Degree Worth My Time?

  • mapa
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Leaving Academia for Industry: Is a PhD Necessary?

  • topcomer
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Physics Theoretical Physics Degree: Starting College Guide

  • swatmedic05
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I'm very interested in astronomy, but worried about job prospects.

  • xphillipx
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Is 49 Too Late for a Mechanical Engineering Career Change?

  • njmech
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Engineering Can a Mechanical Engineer do this? Water Industry

  • engineer408
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  • Poll Poll

Happy to have more responsibilities

  • rootX
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Is a Ph.D in Nuclear Fusion Power the Path to a Fulfilling Career?

  • rm446
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Career change how to be realistic

  • lucadidom82
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Should I Pursue Physics with a Right-Brained Mindset?

  • TheArtist
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Physics Are there physicists that study time travel

  • jweie29nh
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Physics I'm a physics major interested in the new energy industry

  • powerovergame
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Engineering Insight into the Job Prospects for Those with a Nuclear Engineering Degree

  • Catsworth
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How can I break into the NSA's cryptography field before I graduate?

  • Lucretius
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Physics Is a PhD in Physics the Key to Unlocking Versatile Career Opportunities?

  • Rhine720
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Space Propulsion Research: What's Next? Best College Major for Study

  • osnarf
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Engineering Well living in El Salvador i decided for an engineering but wich one?

  • AlexES16
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Engineering Physics major wanting to get into software engineering

  • mmapcpro
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Physics Everybody jump on the medical physics bandwagon

  • medphys
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Having second thoughts about my course

  • solipsis
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Engineering Electrical Engineering and Robots?

  • AlexES16
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Mining Asteroids: The Future of Plutonium Based Metals

  • stealthxxy
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Physics Life after Theoretical Particle Physics Ph.D.

  • ferm
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Engineering Delema in choosing engineering branch? ungent

  • C.KIRANKUMAR
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Engineering I really want to become an engineer

  • sunshinesunny
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Physics Gaining a PRL Publication: Value and Impact on a Theoretical Physics Career

  • powerflow
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Where do Researchers get the knowledge to do what they do?

  • tjfloyd
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Engineering Can You Become a Professional Engineer with a Non-Engineering Bachelor's?

  • Big Bad Bozak
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Engineering Applied Physics PhD v. Masters Engineering v. getting a job with BS

  • drb5252
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Engineering Going into engineering for college, have questions

  • Kawasaki268F
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Physics Proper motivation for Physics -> Wall St?

  • DukeofDuke
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Career: Trader vs. Quant - Pros and Cons for Physics Graduates

  • Onamor
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I love computer science but I don't think I want to be a programmer

  • clint222
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Tips for Thriving as a Physics Major in College

  • Ki Man
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What to Do When You're Not Sure: Advice from Purdue Students

  • Mzachman
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Figuring Out Career Path After Graduating with Math Degree

  • ynkwocha
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Physics Question: Is it worth pursuing a postdoc in finance as a physics Ph.D.?

  • Iforgot
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Physics Is Faith required to have the best chance to be a physics professor?

  • zheng89120
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Major Decision: Advice for Picking Degree Programs

  • wclawson
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Covert Career Funding for Your Child: Ethical or Not?

  • brainstorm
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Dilemma in choosing for majoring field

  • dellscorp
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Can You Pursue Mechanical Design Without Strong Math Skills?

  • SteamBC
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Should I reapply for a missed job?

  • Ronnin
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Publish Papers: Steps for US-Based Grad School Candidates

  • Trexman89
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Math Public relations to math and statistics.

  • jordanjohnson
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What are some job recommendations for using math daily?

  • murmillo
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Engineering ROTC and Joining the military with physics/engineering PhD

  • osnarf
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Physics Looking for advice on EE and Physics learning

  • newtech
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Engineering Would I be better suited to engineering or computer science?

  • clint222
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Are computer science jobs boring?

  • clint222
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Attitude about working in teens. Common or not?

  • turbo
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What can you do with a PhD in computer science?

  • clint222
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Ph.D. Program Entrance: Credentials Weighting in Physics

  • zheng89120
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