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 What does biomedical engineering actually involve?

  • Thorium90
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Physics Internships, which one is the right one

  • Biscuit
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Physics The right physics field for me

  • Figaro
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Engineering Recent BSc in Physics graduate, worried about my new job

  • Aaron M
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Thinking about getting an MSc in CS

  • Aaron M
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Engineering Change of major as a junior: Physics or Aerospace Engineering?

  • MrElculver2424
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Camperforce Caravan: Amazon's Nomadic Retiree Army

  • jedishrfu
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Engineering Electrical Engineer or Electrician

  • alex282
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Engineering Physics major vs materials engineering vs mechanical engineering

  • CarmineS
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Physics Is it easy to get a research job in astrophysics and quantum mechanics?

  • Apple_Mango
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Engineering What are you retiring techies planning on doing?

  • austinuni
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Engineering Is Computer Engineering "inferior" to EE and CS?

  • ramzerimar
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Physics Thinking of dropping out of PhD program, need advice

  • TomServo
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Engineering Aerospace Engineering job roles?

  • xJJx
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Physics What job is better Theoretical Physics or AI?

  • Gjmdp
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Career Opportunities After Graduation for Older Students

  • Abishaimurday
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Engineering Job experience or pursue a Master (Computer Vision)?

  • ramzerimar
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Engineering What must I major in to design submarines?

  • stargateengineer
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Salary Calculations in Austria: Gross to Net Calculator Info

  • Rajini
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Where do physics teachers go after leaving the profession in the UK

  • physion
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Other What to do in your job search if you've been fired

  • StatGuy2000
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Other What to consider when making a big career decision

  • max1995
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Physics Find Your Path in Physics: 3 Ideas for a PhD

  • Silviu
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Job Skills What Are the Career Options After an MS in Physics?

  • job_hunt
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Physics What does an experimental particle physicist do?

  • Mr rabbit
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Job Skills What Masters Degree Should I Pursue as a Biology Major to Advance My Career?

  • andromedian
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Engineering Research in Fluid Mechanics for MS

  • Ritwik Kulkarni
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Engineering Can one successfully be an Engineer AND a Physicist?

  • Cathr
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Physics Options for physics BSc graduates outside of academia

  • StatGuy2000
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Physics Transitioning from teaching to Data science

  • physion
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Physics Best physics branch to stay in science?

  • Anon 13888820
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Physics Research Job Interview Presentation Advice

  • saybrook1
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Engineering Is composite material engineering booming?

  • Arceus74
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When to Buy a "New" Car if Driving a High Mileage Old One?

  • kyphysics
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Physics Should only people from elite universities bother with TT (tenure track)?

  • TomServo
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Engineering Bachelor of Engineering -- Importance of Grades

  • williamcarter
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Engineering BS Physics to Materials Science Graduate Advice/Thoughts

  • AD MCFC
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Job Skills Prospective jobs after masters in EE

  • Septim
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Engineering How to seek input on a non-patented invention

  • Daniel Sellers
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Job Skills Career path for physics PhD to become a scientific advisor

  • plasma88
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Career transition from civil engineering to NASA astrophysics

  • Gg223
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Job Skills About half of college grads underemployed => disaster?

  • FallenApple
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Engineering Job security for Power Engineers

  • Voltage regulator
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Engineering Is a Career in Software an Option for Mechanical Engineers?

  • ramzerimar
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Job Skills Crackpot employers or something wrong with me?

  • wukunlin
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Publications and Co-Author vs Second Author

  • member 428835
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Engineering Is passion the key to success in power engineering?

  • Voltage regulator
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Physics Theoretical Physicist Career Guidance

  • ashok kumar aryal
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Engineering Nuclear physicist with nuclear engineering PhD?

  • Sai Maurice
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What are the top 5 occupations requiring the highest IQ?

  • Shazou
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Math Can I call myself a mathematician if I am a Maths tutor?

  • tgt
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Math At the end of my Physics PhD, Switch to Mathematics?

  • batboio
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Engineering Job market for engineer physicists

  • rfranceschetti
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Engineering Safeguarding Self Against Automation in Career

  • PhotonSSBM
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Physics Any physicists willing to do a quick interview?

  • Christopher Bauer
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Physics How capable is a PhD student supposed to become?

  • TomServo
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Probability theory and statistics for Robotics and ME

  • debelino
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Engineering The relationship of a mechanical engineer with electricity

  • rfranceschetti
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Physics Orienting myself toward quantum computing or a related field

  • quantumheels
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Physics Career options with a terminal physics masters and computational skills

  • ThomGunn
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Physics Where Can I Study a Master in Theoretical Physics in Europe?

  • BolitaKini
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Just submitted my PhD dissertation

  • Pythagorean
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Engineering Software Engineering and Astronomy/Physics

  • Technik
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Engineering Feeling like I'm working too hard (mentally) for the pay

  • gfd43tg
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Engineering Is it worth studying Electronics Engineering with Physics

  • Freshnesh
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Engineering Mechanical engineering or Aerospace engineer

  • yecko
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Engineering Thinking about my future job prospects in Nuclear Engineering (not a US citizen)

  • random_soldier
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Physics Choosing between pure, applied or statistics math track with physics

  • Leonardus
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Other Second thoughts on Medical Physics PhD

  • Lawrencel2
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Physics Will a 3 year bachelor of science degree create problems?

  • gleeamigo
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Career options for physics PhD outside academia

  • Djf321
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Simulations and Experimental Physics

  • pierce15
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Physics Theoretical HEP or neuroscience?

  • upigdir
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Physics Return to school for graduate degree?

  • ultramadscientist
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Engineering Any interesting career options in Engineering?

  • ElectricUniverse
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Physics Physics PhD from 2001 onwards: What are you doing now?

  • StatGuy2000
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Engineering What can I do with a degree in physics/engineering/nuclear

  • mike232
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Physics Struggling to Find a Research Position During Post-Bacc Year?

  • Mercy
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Physics Working at Livermore or Berkeley Lab - Salary and Lifestyle?

  • F=qE
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Biology What type of career areas work with BCIs?

  • TheZistance
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Engineering What skills should I develop as an ME undergrad for robotics?

  • Sponson
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Physics PhD in Biomedical Science and no job

  • RickHeek
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Other Which Companies Fund Master's Degrees in Remote Sensing and Aerospace?

  • Tone L
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Guidance needed about physics field and post-secondary education

  • snkk197
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Physics Is a Physics Masters Degree Useless? Considering the Next Step

  • radical negative
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Job Skills Which job can I do with a bachelor only?

  • user987987987
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Job Skills Becoming Part of the AI Revolution: Skilling Up for the Future

  • pairofstrings
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Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Getting Your Foot In The Door

  • Satonam
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Engineering Electrician apprenticeship or switch to electrical engineering?

  • redbluepurple
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Other Job prospects in scientific computing

  • quantknight
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Other Phobia with public speaking and PhD

  • Phobiax
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Physics Recent, Anxious College Graduate looking for Assistance

  • Time-X
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Engineering Process Safety Engineer Job Description

  • EEristavi
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Other What kind of jobs are available in deep learning?

  • Mddrill
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Engineering Medical Physics vs Biomedical Engineering

  • bremsstrahlungrad
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Job Skills How to become a Research Assistant in Biology?

  • Delong
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Biology Moving Up in the Science Field

  • Delong
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Engineering Double degree in engineering and law?

  • yecko
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Job Skills Not sure what jobs I am qualified for

  • grandpa2390
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Job Skills How difficult is it to get a job as an astrophysics researcher or teacher?

  • Fuscopr
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