Career Definition and 1000 Threads

I'm a junior in high school and I'm planning to be an engineer when I grow up. Below is the schedule for senior year and I am wondering what classes would be the best choice for being an engineer. Honors English 4 Calculus AP Physics B AP Psychology AP Macroeconomics Fine/Applied Art (Needed...

I guess that would be kinda pointless seeing as you already have a job. But can you still audit?

Which is harder: software engineering/development, or network/system administration?

Hi, I am new to physicsforum so you probably don't know me. My name is Alexis, i am a guy, i just turned 16. I love physics, especially Astro-physics. I am still doing my IGCSE's, and I want to make sure I choose the right subjects for my A-Levels. I chose: Physics, Pure Mathematics, English...

Hello. Perhaps everyone here have heard about Peak Oil. This theory is about the future oil scarcity and their consequences in Economy, Food production, and Energy. There are actually other options in Energy like Sun, Wind, and Biodiesel. The problem is they use Oil to make parts, and...

As a second year graduate student, I've been working in a quantum chromodynamics group for some time. I haven't published, but I am getting interested in many other things such as condensed matter physics, quantum computing, etc. Also I had an engineering degree with a physics minor, and...

I started doing a BSc in Computer Science last year and its great . What I would like to know is if there is a career path for someone who has a keen interest in merging the two fields such as going into research for a physics career path BUT using the knowledge from a IT degree to create the...

Hi, I would like to ask you, How has your experience in pursuing your career in astrophysics been like? Such as College, University, Finding work in the field and working in the field. I ask because I love the subject, definate passion of mine and now i'd like to pursue it, get to...

Greetings I am an ordinary high school student who is enthusiastically interested in pure mathematics (especially the number theory) and philosophy. I am achevieing outstanding (I know this might sound ridiculous to you because I have heard that mathematics in university is quite different...

Summary: I'm a mechanical engineering student from a developing country who wants to pursue an academic career in physics. However, there are several obstacles such as financial dependence, conflicts of interest with family members, and the probability of doing undergraduate education in...

I graduated with my BS in Physics last May (2010). Since then I've just been working my barely-pays-the-bills security guard job while trying to figure out what to do with my life. I haven't had any physics classes since Spring 2008 (almost 3 years now...) because of transferring to 3...

Hey guys, So I'm about to finish my master in Particle and Astro Particle Physics this June, and as most people seem to be, I'm confused whether to continue in research or switch over to industry. So here's the thing, I am probably going to switch over to industry anyway if I do a Ph.D. cause...

Firstly thanks for reading my post. I was wondering would going to University for a Bachelors in Engineering Physics be the best way to get a career in Physics or would a Bachelors of science with a Chemical Physics/Physical Chemistry or a Physics major be a better option? I'm currently a Grade...

William February 14 2011 I am wondering if i could have a few career electrical engineers to answer a few questions. back ground 1) name 2) job title 3) company 4) school 5) major now to a few questions a) how difficult was school b) why did you choose this major c)...

I am currently doing my engineeering in electrical dept,but i love theoretical physics.What are the options before me to switch the field?And i heard that career in physics doesn't offer one a handsome salary.Is it true?Any one please help!

So I want to be a physicist. Avoiding false modesty, I'm pretty good at it, probably the best in my year in physics and possibly math. I never have problems learning, unless the material is shallowly presented and I reject it, which has happened in many of my classes, unfortunately. I've taken...

If I had an M.Tech degree, would I get the same amount of knowledge and understanding of quantum mechanics which I would have got had I done a major in Quantum mechanics or other related branches?

By fall-back career options, I mean non-academic. Assuming a PhD, which field 1) pays more? 2) has the most jobs available? Thanks!

Here is my dilemma: Up until recently I was fairly set on doing mechatronics engineering and applied physics (I don't have to decide yet). My interest lay in R&D in robotics as I love physics and programming. However my results are showing me that although I am doing very well at physics I am...

friends, I have an unique circusmtance. I was wondering if you guys can throw some light into my thinking process. I'm an experienced software developer in developing business software solutions. I have a MS in computer science and it's been close to six years since I have finished my masters...

Should i pursue a career in Physics?-- need help. Urgent. Hello everyone, ----------------[FONT="Arial Black"][SIZE="5"]Skip wall of text if you do not want to know about me--------------- I'm a high school graduate, and I'm currently thinking about...

Hows it going? Graduate of 18 months with only 2 months experience since graduation. Living in Ireland where the economy is dead and buried and the job scene is hopeless so I'm looking at emigration. Spent the last year in Australia where I done my 2 months before being told I wasn't going to be...

Does anyone know anything about getting on these teams or even what they do. Everything I've been able to find more or less says they respond to nuclear incidents. I like physics but I don't what to be a professor, and I'll finish a degree in Civil Engineering and I hate engineering. I'm...

Hello Currently I am nearing the end of my BSc in Physics and I am leaning towards medical physics. I have heard that a MSc in Medical Physics is sufficient to land a job in the hospital, but recently I talked to a PhD candidate and she told me that nowadays a PhD is required to get a job in...

So I have gone to a career fair at my university and there is another one coming up (I am currently a freshman in engineering). One question I have is how to deal with those questions about leadership experience? I am having trouble coming up with how to answer it. The thing is I am a leader...

Hi all, I'm currently studying Physics with Astronomy and Space Science in my final year. I've decided not to go for the Honors degree so I will be graduating with a general one in a few months. I'm sorry to admit that I didn't enjoy studying this (although I love the astronomy side of it...

Hey. First of all let me make a few things clear. Firstly, I didn't know weather to post this question here or in the "Academic Guidance" board since it my issue has elements of both careers and academia involved. Secondly, I understand that you probably get a lot of similar questions to mine...

Hello, well i am contemplating whether i should get a Phd in physics and a degree in engineering or a PhD in engineering and a degree in physics. Can you help me? Also can i have some reasoning too.

I am a senior in high school and currently deciding on what I want to do with the rest of my life as many others are. I have always enjoyed optics. I enjoy reading up on optical physics and up and coming optical technology (and of course playing with lasers). My question is would I enjoy optical...

Hey everyone, I'm currently a college sophomore and I just declared a biomedical engineering / math double major last semester. I enjoy math and I'm doing well in it at college, and I think BME is also very interesting. The double major also seemed like a good choice for me because I wouldn't...

Recently I have been strongly reconsidering pursuing a degree in Physics. I absolutely love the subject, but i think my problem is that I love to learn physics, but I do not love to do physics out of necessity. I feel that while I enjoy sitting in class listening to lectures, when the time comes...

Hey all, Sorry in advance if these are silly questions, but ill try my best to explain my self. Lets say my goal for a career is working in medicine, and doing research in finding cures for diseases and illnesses. What are my educational goals... Is this mainly a BSc in chemistry...

hi all. my name is gates. i am currently doing B.Sc in physics chemistry and mathematics. now i am in second year, 4th semester. i currently have 82% in physics , 79% in chemistry and 80% in mathematics. i am fully worried about my future. can you people guide me regarding my higher studies please..

So, here's the situation: I'm a second-year engineering student at a not-exactly-prestigious school (Wright State University for the morbidly curious), and my current plan is to carry my education all the way through to a Master of Science in Renewable and Clean Energy. Do you really think...

I am agile with Science but my Career was Chaotic except now 2010 [FONT="Arial Black"][SIZE="3"] I am passionate about Science but my Career was always in downturn except now 2010 i am Curious to become a Scientist r a researcher but i am already 25years old n everyone tells me that i am...

Should I take a TOEIC test ? I used to take a Toefl paper test and scored 606, now my boss tells me to take a TOEIC test that I must score at least 420. I think it's a waste of money and time. If my boss wants to know my English level, he might offer a thorough test of multiple choice...

I am emotional! I am working as a software engineer for a Belgium steel company. Joining the industry as I see takes me far away from my area of expertise. Perhaps I am still unable to see it that much or it is likely that I am on the right track to take a leave of the current profession for a...

Hi guys, I am an high school student from italy and I am a junior. I am looking for my path carrer, which is very difficult to find. I would like to be an astrophysicist, but on the other hand I am really interested in theoretical physics. I wonder which the difference between an astrophysics...

Hey everyone. I'm a senior in high school and need some serious guidance for my future major and job. I can say that I'm a very good student, academically, yet I lack the passion for anything right now. I want my knowledge to be powerful, on a level where it impacts the world. There are very...

I have come to the conclusion that my ideal area of scientific persuit is the area of theoretical physics in specific string theory. Recently i have been researching on which field of theoretical physics i have the most interest in. My area of interests are most simply put the most fundamental...

I am a high school senior and i would like to know what careers combine the health field and the egineering field as well as what majors i should choose in order to get on the right path towards the career.

I currently have all credits completed for a B.S. in Biochemistry from the department of Biology at a top 50 university with a 3.2 GPA. I'm staying this last year to finish my few remaining GE requirements. However, I am deeply dissatisfied with my degree. I've spoken to other biological...

Well I'm 25 years old, and am currently in the middle of a major career change, going from consulting to physics. Now for me my age isn't a problem, i feel motivated and am ready to bust my :blushing::blushing::blushing: for this. However, I've been wondering if it could be a problem for...

Does anyone have any ideas on what steps I should take to get involved in AI and/or other transhuman research? Basically, I want to be Ray Kurzweil

What are the chances that a guy can get a graduate position studying LQG, and a job after that?

Hi everyone-- This is my first post here, and I don't want this thread to look one of those that is created on every forum resulting on google, helplessly seeking help. I have been reading this forum for some time, and I guess I can ask for some academical advice and guidance. I believe it is...

I will be starting a undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering shortly and just have a few questions about what I should work for in the future. I have a few different career paths that I would like to pursue but don't know if they would all be applicable. I am interesting in working for a...

Hey all! I am a sophomore Physics major and recently I was able to listen to a lecture about Medical Physics. It really grabbed my interest, much more so than any other lecture about research/work in Physics. I am just looking for as much information as possible about this field. How much...

Right, I'm currently unsure of what career path I want to take. I'm currently in undergrad math taking all the possible physics modules. Here's the thing - I find doing experiments boring. I find doing pure math problems very boring. I'd probably find research pretty boring too. However, I...

Hi, I am am currently doing electronic engineering in college and i was woundering if it was possible to get a career in game design or game development as a electronic engineer, i know that software/digital media engineering is probable a better route to go down in terms of gaming, but...