Career Definition and 1000 Threads

Hello everyone, I'm finishing my BA this year in a humanistic field(theology) and would like to change paths to neuroscience/neurobiology with a master in one of these fields ,and later pursue a Phd in the same field. However , I am worried that my bachelor degree would make it impossible to...

Need career counseling for architecture! hey I am an A level student. I am in last year of A levels giving exams this may and november.. subjects by which i will be completing A levels are physics, maths, psychology and general paper... i want to study architecture n keep it as a career but i...

Need career guidance! Nuclear Engineering..or?? Hi everyone! I just graduated from an undergraduate degree in physics...and now I'm stumped as to what i should be doing next. I'm thinking of working at a local company for a year then proceed to taking higher degree courses. As of now, I live...

Hi everybody! I'm an italian student, I'm about to get my bachelor in physics, and naturally the next academic year I'm going to begin grad school. My problem is: starting with the fact that I'm with no doubt a theoretical physicist, i'd like to know if, as far as regards career, it will be...

I have a BS in math and to think of it Chaos theory was why I got into this field to begin with. Which educational/career path should i follow from now on?

Hi physics forums community, I still have a year to go to college and I want to be able to decide my career so I can begin getting the recommendation letters from my professors at school, start applying, etc... I know this might be fictional or far fetched, but the reason I like engineering so...

Hi Everyone, I'm about to graduate from college with a BA in physics (basically BS but missing a couple of classes) and as I am waiting to hear back from physics grad schools (MS) I wanted to see if I could get some input about what kinds of work one can do with NASA. I've done the whole...

Hello! I am going to university this fall, and I am having a tough time deciding on whether I should study Engineering Physics or Electrical Engineering. The goal is to work in the space industry, more precisely, the systems involved. So are my options are: 1. Engineering Physics +...

Hey all..what are the career options for international students/expereinced persons in NASA... wish to join this premier organisation...i hve done masters in physics and a thesis on nuclear physics as well..after tht now i have a expereince of 2 years as a software engineer in an IT company...

I'm trying to get a sense of what the job opportunities are in applied and industrial math, in particular scientific computing and modeling. I'm thinking about pursuing this as a career but have found it rather hard to find much specific information. Does this imply these sorts of jobs are...

Hello, I am a Mechanical engineering student and I would really appreciate help with finishing a report I have to write. I have to interview mechanical engineers and ask them about their careers but I don't know that many (almost none) engineers in real life. The purpose of this report is to...

Hi, What is the scope of Nuclear engineering in India after 2 years? How will be the career of a person after 2 years who pursue masters in nuclear engineering now? What are the job opportunities available for a nuclear engineer after 2 years?

I'm currently a freshman at the University of North Florida pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. I've yet to start any coursework directly associated with this field so I am speaking from a place of no experience. I just want to plan ahead a bit. When I was in high school I didn't think...

Tough Choices ? I am fairly new to the site. I am 31 years old, unemployed and have a Bachelors in Political Science. Long story how I got here. I had My own business for the last 7 years, which I closed due to the recession. I have never had a job where I have used my Degree. I have been...

Hello, I am a Mechanical engineering student and I would really appreciate help with finishing a report I have to write. I have to interview mechanical engineers and ask them about their careers but I don't know that many (almost none) engineers in real life. The purpose of this report is to...

Hello everyone, This is my first time posting though I have been reading often, I was just wondering what careers would be available to me if I graduate with a B. Math from the University of Waterloo in Ontario Canada. I am currently in the Mathematical Physics Program in second year and have...

Hello, I am a 49 year old male, reside in the US, currently unemployed, previous work experience is in IT, have a B.S. in physics/computer science degree (interdisciplinary - not double major, w/minor in math) and am considering a return to college to study Mech. Engineering. Will I have...

Hello, What careers outside of academia can one hope to find with a bachelor's degree (Honours with GPA>3.5) or even a graduate degree in pure math? Let's assume I've taken Cal 1-2-3, Linear Algebra, Diff. Eqns, Metric spaces and topology, complex analysis, real analysis, discrete mathematics...

Hello, I have been reading this thread hoping to find some advice to would apply to me. I have a Master's in physics from the University of New Hampshire. I had actually passed the PHD qualifying exam, and also completed all of the PHD course work before I decided to leave with a Master's...

Hello, everyone. I come from hong kong. I am still barely a fresh graduate (1.5yr after grad.)with good grades in school. currently, I am working as an asst. mechanical engineer. However, I am willing to become an engineer in aviation industry. I am wondering what would be a possible way...

Career in alternative energies engineering... I have a BS in Mechanical Enineering with several years experience with general ME practices (i.e CAD design of parts and systems, CAM and machine work, project management). I am looking to start a carrer in alternative energy engineering. I am not...

I am looking to transfer to a petroleum engineering college. I am not sure which ones I should apply for. So I have a few questions: Which petroleum engineering universities do the big oil companies like Exxon, Shell, Chevron and BP prioritize their recruiting from? Also, for example, if I...

This may sound crazy but what physics jobs are out there because i am interested in studying physics

^^^^^ Sorry about the title of the post (typo) it should read "Physics Major to Finance Related Career" I've a BSc in Physics at the moment; majoring in Experimental Physics and minoring in Mathematical Physics. I wanted to know how hard would it be for a physics major like me to transfer to...

Hi, I am currently a Bachelor student in Physics, and I am planning to pursue an academic career. If everything works out as planned, I am going to obtain my Bachelor degree in the summer and my Master degree 2 years later. Sometimes, when I look ahead with this plan in mind, I wonder...

Evil Physics? im a second year student at university at momment and I am a little confused. iv been looking for placements online and all i can see is companies for defence agencies and that's it. is this mostly what we can get into if you refuse to go into anything to do with finance...

hi there i am hoping you will take only a few moments to answer a few questions for me that will help me. i am very interested in physics and maths i have no clue though about specialized areas, at the moment i am being asked to choose my subjects which will determine what i can study at...

I've just read an article that my friend forwarded to me. It has me worried since I'm a civil engineering major, and I want to know whether things are really that bad. To be honest, I knew that CE wasn't the best engineering major to take because of the real-estate fueled recession, but this...

Hey everybody I've been going back and forth in what is my best option to have a career in R&D in diagnostic equipment. I was the one that posted the thread biomedical engineering vs. medical physics. Well after doing some research and speaking briefly with the Director of the medical physics...

I am currently a junior in College, and for awhile now, I have had my heart set on going to graduate school to get a masters and PhD, and eventually become a professor. But lately, I have been thinking that Graduate school in math may be a bit too hard and stressful for me. What are some other...

Hi, I am a Physics student who is studying in a German university. My current term is the fifth and I am going to obtain my Bachelor degree in the summer. My Bachelor thesis will be in nonlinear dynamics, I've started doing some literature research and computer experiments already, and I like...

I'm 12 and I'm already registered for the secondary/high school that I'm going to and I want to be a physicist.The problem is this school offers very little physics education and as far as I know nothing to do with calculus etc.Any advice for me?Please help I'm kind of desperate.

I love Physics and Math and really want to become good a it. I like to make exercise, hang out with friends, have a girlfriend and maybe in the future have a family. I know that you have to put the effort to succeed but i like to know if at least let you time to do the thing i mentioned above.

salutations, i am a student in the first semester of grade ten, i plan to take physics, chemistry, and electronics, and of course general science. I was wondering if someone could explain to me how the whole degree, credits, undergrad and college and university things work. I would like to...

how to ? i am a maintenance engineer dealling with many mechanical elements specially in power transmission like gear trains and many gear boxes and hydraulic circuits but i have left my career to another one that will make me workin in the design of water systems and pump sellection , so...

I have read stories of "late bloomers" who retrain and manage to establish a successful career in other disciplines, but does it happen in mathematics, specifically in pure mathematics? As an outsider, I don't really have much experience or knowledge of how things work in this discipline...

Hey guys, I'm a freshmen in Montana State University, and I have no clue which path I want to follow. I am currently enrolled into ME but I only have one semester under my belt so if I switch it won't be to much of a big deal... I tried to talk to my advisor about this stuff but he tells me...

Hi all, I'm considering doing a masters in either signal processing or machine learning. I have a bachelor's in electrical and electronic engineering, and have a bit of experience (internships mostly) in both industry and research. I was wondering if there are a lot of career opportunities...

Some people don't mind sitting down on a desk with a cup of coffee and solve some problems on computer, (mostly coding for whatever it be). im thinking of persuing my career as a programmer and i think it suits my personality and my strength. Im looking for anyone whos currently working...

What is your current career? Why and how did you choose it? Was it your only choice? Was there any chance for you to choose between 2 or more jobs? Please visit Link and leave your reply < url / link deleted> Thank you, You're welcome :-p

OK, so recently I've had a bunch of revelations in the way I think. I used to be an arts person (I still am!) who was mostly into music, english, film, etc. I thought I wanted to definitely go to school for those things. My math was not great, but I've always been good in science. I suddenly...

I am 16 years old, to be 17 this February, and I am from Mumbai, India. I am in 11th and have taken Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology as my subjects. Since my childhood, I have had an interest in astronomy. I have always been fascinated by ET's, spaceships, nature of the universe, Moon...

I am a CPA considering going back to school for B.S. in Engineering, or possibly doing Computer Science Masters/Ph.D. I would appreciate commentary anyone could provide on either of these fields. I am 35, btw ... I would really like to do research and teach, so the ms/phd track is...

I have been in aviation as a mech/tech for about 20 years. Now 40ish and looking at the possibilities of going into aerospace engineering (aeronautical or electrical or...). Basically I am bored of being a mechanic all the time and want to step up to area of design it and figure it out rather...

I've thought about being a photographer, film director, actor, engineer, physicist, mathematician, pilot, entrepreneur, etc... But I can't pick. My personality type is INTP which means I like working alone and on my own projects. With that in mind and my interests I think a Photographer...

Hey all, I'm going to be graduating this year from high school and attending college for engineering, but as for what type of engineering specifically, I'm kind of up for grabs. Nuclear engineering really interests me though, so if anyone could forward me to some good sources of information...

Hi everybody, 27 years old, bored about my admin job, I really love the idea to change career patch going into mech/electric engineering but It's seems pretty hard...I used to study little physics and chemistry at school but I don't remember anything. I went to study economy but I didn't...

What career prospects are there for those of us who don't want to settle down? Are there jobs out there that let us work from home/on the go?

Hi, I am 1st year frosh currently enrolled in engineering science program at University of Toronto. I was always fascinated by robots, and when I joined high school's robotics team and worked as a core executive member, that was pretty much the happiest time of my life. Anyways, I want to know...

Hi, I am new to this forum, but I have read plenty of posts and have found it very useful so I decided to go ahead and post my question. I am a 17 year old junior in high school right now and I have recently become very passionate about Physics. I decided that I want to seek a career in...