How would i go about becoming a scientist?

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The discussion revolves around the pathways to becoming a scientist or an electronics technician, particularly for a student in grade 10. Participants explore the necessary courses, the significance of degrees and diplomas, and potential career options related to interests in chemistry, physics, and technology.

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  • One participant inquires about the steps to becoming a scientist or electronics technician and the importance of educational credentials.
  • Another participant suggests that the specific scientific field of interest will influence the necessary courses, emphasizing the value of advanced math classes.
  • A participant expresses interest in chemistry, technology, physics, and space-related topics, indicating a potential inclination towards aerospace engineering or astrophysics.
  • It is noted that pursuing a career in electronics may require multiple degrees, and connections to apprenticeship opportunities are important for becoming an electrician.
  • A participant mentions plans to attend BCIT for electronics technician programs and expresses interest in taking chemistry and computer science courses.
  • Potential career paths are proposed, including IT staff roles for electronics tech and computer science combinations, biomedical imaging for chemistry and computer science, and lab technician roles for chemistry and electronics.

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Participants generally agree on the importance of specific courses and degrees for various scientific and technical careers, but multiple competing views on the best pathways and fields of interest remain. The discussion does not reach a consensus on a singular career path.

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Participants express varying degrees of interest in different scientific fields, which may affect their educational choices. There is an acknowledgment of the need for practical experience through apprenticeships in certain careers, but specific requirements and pathways remain unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering careers in science or technology, educators advising on course selections, and individuals exploring pathways in electronics, chemistry, or engineering.

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how would i go about becoming a scientist? or even a Electronics Technician. i am in grade 10, What courses would i need to take? I also would like to know of what importance credits, degrees and diplomas are. kthnxbye
 
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levisisme said:
how would i go about becoming a scientist? or even a Electronics Technician. i am in grade 10, What courses would i need to take? I also would like to know of what importance credits, degrees and diplomas are. kthnxbye

It all depends on what specific scientific field you'd like to enter. Advanced math classes now will help with all of them. Any ideas of what specific field you'd be interested in?
 


i'm not too sure, i am very interested in chemistry, as well as advancing technology (pretty sure that would fall under engineering tho). I also like physics, math, and the universe (space related).
 


levisisme said:
I also like physics, math, and the universe (space related).
That's not electronics, that's aerospace engineering, astrophysics, astronomy, cosmology, physics and assorted related fields.

I'm bringing this in from your other thread 'cause it got closed:
levisisme said:
In the field of electronics, it is best to have multiple degrees i have been told, so i plan to get plenty withing my interest range.
What is your interest?
If you want to be an electrician, you want a school that has connections to shops you can do your apprenticeship at. If you want to make electronics, you need an electrical engineering degree. You can do both-I have a friend who is-but do you want to?
 


Well, i was planning on going to BCIT since i live in BC. They have some electronics technician core programs that i was thinking of taking. I also want to take chemistry and computer sciences. Any idea of a career that applies, 1-2-3 of these.
 


levisisme said:
Well, i was planning on going to BCIT since i live in BC. They have some electronics technician core programs that i was thinking of taking. I also want to take chemistry and computer sciences. Any idea of a career that applies, 1-2-3 of these.
Electronics tech + comp sci = it staff, 'specially help desk and maintenance
chemistry + comp sci = biomedical imaging/computational modeling
chemistry + electronics = lab tech
 

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