The discussion revolves around the career prospects in nuclear fusion versus instrumentation and control for individuals with a background in Electronics and Communications. Participants explore the feasibility of pursuing a Master's in Nuclear Engineering and the implications of entering the nuclear fusion field, including job security and the economic viability of fusion energy.
Participants do not reach a consensus on whether to pursue a career in nuclear fusion or instrumentation and control. There are multiple competing views regarding the viability and future of nuclear fusion as a career path, as well as differing opinions on educational qualifications and pathways.
Participants express uncertainty about the economic feasibility of nuclear fusion and the potential for job security in the field. There are also discussions about the qualifications required for graduate programs, which may depend on individual circumstances and backgrounds.
This discussion may be of interest to individuals considering a career in nuclear engineering or fusion, those with backgrounds in electronics or related fields, and anyone curious about the educational pathways and job market in these areas.
Same here, but I am about to retire... seriously ... i can do ML very well, Python I do rock but any language I can do pretty much anything ... It would be very cool to be a part of something that will eventually help humanity to calm down and start a new cycle ....random_soldier said:So, I have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications (outside of US) and I wanted to pursue work in nuclear fusion so I had applied for an MS in nuclear engineering in the US. I have gotten admission in the University of Florida.
Anyway, I was sharing this information elsewhere on the internet and one participant of the discussion said that with my background, I would be suited to instrumentation and control.
I want to know will I be able to pursue a career in nuclear fusion or would it be wiser to do as that person suggested and go into instrumentation and control?
Personally, I love being within STEM and I would love to just be able to innovate to produce something helpful to people. That is the most important to me. I believe a career within the nuclear fusion field would allow this greatly. But at the same time I do want some measure of job security. Not a great measure. I can be frugal, live with only the absolute bare necessities, but that is better than being unemployed which is why just a a little bit of advice on this matter would be nice.