Career Definition and 1000 Threads

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    Explore EE Career: Real-World Experience from EE Degree Holders

    So I am 6 years in the navy as a Navy Nuke and I am considering this field. I suppose I'm just looking for as much information as I can right now about the field, trying to find out if it's a good fit for me. I have always been interested in electronic devices and engineering in general, I...
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    Schools What career path(s) should I consider going on in university?

    I'm only in grade 10, but I really love science, especially physics. I want to go to university for a career in that area, but I don't really know where to start looking. The university that I'd most likely have as my first choice is the University of British Columbia, since it's about an hour...
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    Schools Academics at European Universities and Career Tracks

    I'm looking for some advice. I'm currently taking a fair amount of mathematics and physics courses in my second year of college. I'm not really sure what I want to do yet. If I end up majoring in mathematics, I may just find a field where I can apply what I've learned. The same goes for physics...
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    What Career Path Should I Pursue with Talents in Physics and Computers?

    So I am a pretty normal grade 11 kid, I have good grades (92.5% average and all level 1 courses), I'm a natural at maths and physics and I'm already weeks ahead of my physics class. My true talent is probably with computers, I taught myself a bunch of languages, like Python, Java ... I'm...
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    Balancing Career and Life: Decisions at 20 Years Old

    Oks, I've always been a passive reader of forum...Until now =) Im a ME student, finishing my 2nd year AND I am working 20hours/week at a well renown technology institue at my country. Working only 20hours per week gives enough time to study, so I am doing ok. Yesterday, another job was offered...
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    How to get into a career in engineering

    I'm not sure whether this is the right forum to be posting in but there aren't many engineering forums around it seems and I need some advice. First off I'm not a professional engineer but I would like to be one, however I seem to be in a bit of a sticky situation. I live in the United...
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    Is a Finance Career Truly Sustainable?

    I have some time and flexibility in my current postdoc position to go about developing skill sets that will make me more employable. I have a choice of projects that are more programming, computational,theoretical, EE, or clean room (photo-lith, PVD,etc...) related. And I have enough free time...
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    A Career in the Space Industry - Is it wishful thinking?

    Hi all, I'm new here and wanting some advice and this forum came up top in Google when I was hunting around for advice with regards to working in the Space industry. I'm 34, dropped out of university when I was 19 in the first year (was doing a Physics with Laser Application course at...
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    Math Career in Mathematics / Physics.

    Hi, I'm currently in high school and I am contemplating careers, what I want to do after school etc. I find maths and physics very interesting, however my parents are concerned I won't be able to find a job if I do a degree in pure Physics/Maths. Hoping someone could comment on the career...
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    Ph.D and a career in teaching Community College

    So if I wanted to change my career from professional engineer to community college teacher, would a Ph.D in engineering be helpful or over qualify me? I have a bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, a M.S. in ME with emphasis on controls and dynamics, and about 2 years of professional...
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    Physics Physics major need career advice

    Hi, I'm going into my second year of the physics program and I was thinking about trying out for med school afterwards. In case that doesn't pan out, what are some other jobs that require a physics degree? If I don't make it into med school, I'll probably go for a masters and probably Ph.D...
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    Navigating 8th Grade Math for a Career in Physics

    I am in 8th Grade, and I am taking an Algebra A class. This class is basically an introduction to algebra, and next year I will take algebra 1 for math. If I wanted a career in physics, am I behind? Should I push myself to jump up a class next year? Is it necassary to take calculus before...
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    Physics What Can Medical Physics Residents Expect for Salary and Job Opportunities?

    I am pursuing a career in Medical physics. I have heard that starting 2012, people who earn MS or Phd in medical physics are required to go through 2 year medical residency for board certification. I was wondering how much can we expect to get paid during medical residency? With masters degree...
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    Charting a Career That Allows Working Outside of an Office

    Hi, When considering a long term career, how does one chart a course that will allow working outside of an office for a substantial amount of the week/month/year/life? A very general, open question, but as I interview and gain experience with more and more engineering firms I realize that...
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    Career of someone with PhD in microfluidics

    Hello everybody, What kind of job (career) that someone with PhD in Physics (Microfluidics) can handle? I am interested in that field and i would like to know what kind of jobs i can do after i finish my PhD (Apart from post-doc). Thank you
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    Career Advice Needed (Aerospace)

    I want to get into the aerospace field but my background right now doesn't really apply. I went to a military academy out of high school and majored in mechanical engineering. I've worked as a student engineer on a ship (mostly the job involved standing engine room watch, managing a divisional...
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    Engineering How will having a master's degree in engineering change your career path ?

    So I was wondering that what difference can having a master's degree in engineering (let's take my own field, mechanical engineering) will make than if I worked straight away with a bachelor's degree? What sort of positions within organizations do MEs with MS hold and what job usually the end up...
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    Engineering Career transition back into engineering - advice needed

    Hi - I have a question here for the board. Ten years ago I received my Bachelors degree in Industrial Manufacturing and Systems Engineering. Due to economic conditions at the time, I took a job as an analyst and before too long, realized that my career veered down the business path. I am...
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    Physics What Are My Career Options After Earning a BS in Physics?

    I just completed my BS in Physics and Computer Science from a small university. I am looking for a research position or a research assistant position. Most of the jobs I see are looking for MS or PhD or postdoc researchers. I want to collect experience and earn some money (just a little to keep...
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    Physics Career options for people with a B.S. in physics and educational physics?

    Hey there, I'm majoring in physics/educational physics with a concentration in astronomy I'm planning on getting my phD but i also want to know if there are any career options for people with a B.S. in physics/educational physics? I'm only asking because i need my first pay check in order to...
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    Medical How can I manage a career with eye floaters?

    Hi friends, sadly I have eye floaters, and I don't know what to do, I have some myopia and I've always had them but this year(I'm 20 years old) they seem to have become more. Do you have eye floaters? How do you cope with them? I'm a computer science student and I don't know how I will work...
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    Grad School or Career? Advice for Undegrad Physics Major

    Grad School or Career??! Hello all. I am currently an undergrad student majoring in math and physics. I am experiencing extreme ambivalence currently so hopefully someone can give me some advice. I am a quite good student, especially in physics. My GPA is >3.9. I am a senior and will be...
  23. sankalpmittal

    Career Help for PCM Students in Class 10th

    Hey , I am Sankalp in class 10th , 14 years . I have been thinking of carrier in Physics , chemistry and maths , especially engineering . Which is of more importance in carrier by giving entrance examinations : Practice of numericals or good analytical research oriented theoretical concepts .In...
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    Engineering Software Engineering/Computer Science vs. Engineering (all others) Career Paths

    Hi everyone. I am going into my sophomore year of college and am trying to decide my major. I would like to major in some field of engineering, but as a result of starting my freshman year in the school of biological sciences (and not liking it) it is now too late to switch my major to any...
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    A help/guide to aeronautic career.

    I've got a degree in physics education. How could this lead me to obtaining a career in aeronautics? If no, how do i go about it? Your recommendations will be highly adored.
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    How did you decide on your career?

    What are you in now and how did you end up there? I really want to do a post-grad in quantum mechanics, and got a letter from my Uni this morning asking if I am doing a single honours degree in astrophysics or a double honours degree in physics and maths-physics. Ideally I would do...
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    Is It Too Late to Start a Career in Astronautics at 27?

    I'm not sure what guidance may be offered but I wanted to get some advice from professionals in the field of astronautics. I moved after high school and am finally in a position to follow my goals in education. I'm 27 years old with a semester of undergrad completed. I have always had an...
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    Chemistry Career Aspirations - Chemistry Degree

    Hi, I have just completed a degree in Chemistry and in a career template I was asked for my short and long term career aspirations. I'm not particularly into chemistry so I'm not really sure what I want and see myself in the future in the chemistry field but I know that I'm interested in the...
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    Navigating a Career Crisis: My Journey from Lawyer to Engineer at 22

    Hello, my name is Raul, I'm from Caracas, Venezuela, I came across the website searching for vocational descriptions of what makes an engineer because for the past two months I have been going through a major career crisis. I'll try to be as short as possible. I am a 22 year old lawyer...
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    Engineering Career and school advice for a recently graduated mechanical engineer

    This straddles the line between academic and career guidance, so I picked what I think it's more of. First, some background: I just received my BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland. I have good grades and (I think, at least) good summer job/research experience. Yet...
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    What is the hardest equation you have come across in your Physics career?

    Hi! I want to test my Physics teachers knowledge with a really complex question. Possibly something like the tie break question in the TBBT episode 'The Bat Jat Conjecture' even though it is not correct, but something similar which is hard! So, what is the hardest question you have come across...
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    Exploring a Career in Medical Physics: Advice Needed

    Hi I am not from a science background; nevertheless i am self taught basic chemistry and biology through my fitness career. However, I have just been accepted into an undergraduate for a Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics. I have not accepted it yet because i need advice. It sounds...
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    Transform Your Career: Expert Tips for Choosing the Right Path"

    Hi All, I am 22years old and working in Software IT for past 1year but i am not satisfied with the job currently am doing.. My interest is towards my core Electronics since i have done my engineering in Electronics.. For Past one year i have never touched/refereshed anything related to...
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    Physics Career Questions in Medical Physics

    Hi Everyone, I'm a U.S. citizen who wants to get a PhD from the U.K. in medical physics. I want to know if I will be on equal grounds as I apply for the same job as someone from a CAMPEP accredited U.S. University. Is there anything I should know or do to make me an eligible choice in the...
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    Is Professional Forex Trading Just Gambling Without Proper Training?

    Wow this forum has really helped me A lot. Currently I'am a junior in High School and my interests lie in physics, currently taking Advanced. I have been thinking about pushing for astronautical engineering but also thinking of mechanical just because of the range of potential careers. What I...
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    Math Math major, need career and schooling advice

    I'm majoring in math (2nd year) right now at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario. I'm considering switching to a bigger/more well known school that has more credit in the real world. I want to be employable immediately when I graduate, and having an Honours in math from Lakehead to me...
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    Navigating Career Changes and Post Grad Studies: My Story

    Its been almost 2 years since college & I am in my 3rd job(8 months each), or 5th(if i consider 5 days also), courtesy recession. It really messed up my career plans. First two were completely into project management & I had to get out of 'em. After more than a year, i got into what i wanted. I...
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    Engineering Prospective biomedical(neural) engineer need career guidance

    I am currently a high school senior strongly considering becoming a biomedical engineer and working on research somewhere within neural-engineering. I have chosen an undergraduate program that I now find might not of been the best route for me, and would like a second opinion. I have...
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    Career help: Companies hiring MS in CMP?

    Hello, I recently graduated with an MS in CMP, and my research was in the production of and magnetic measurements of MgB2 and iron nanocomposites. I have been trying to find companies that would be interested in hiring a CMP masters graduate. Does anyone know any companies or national...
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    Making a career in Computational Fluid Dynamics

    Hi, I've decided I want to pursue a career in CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and I think the best career option for me would be be to take up 'teaching' in my area of interest (since I'm not sure how well I'd be able to do in hard-core research activities) . However, I'm completely unaware...
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    Pursuing a Career in NASA? (or related careers)

    Hi everyone. I'm making this post as a graduating senior in high-school, who's unsure of the careers that are out there for physics and astronomy, and how to pursue them. Any feedback is amazing :) Just a quick background about myself: I've always loved science, pretty much any kind other...
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    Is Getting a Masters in Physics Abroad the Solution to My Career Confusion?

    I m from India and 90% colleges in India, they suck...I was pretty much into science from beginning but then i joined my college and lost track of everything. Didn't study much and spent whole time introspecting. I guess that's what colleges are for, esp the graduate courses are for - you try to...
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    Physics Alternative Energy as a career path in Physics?

    I'm starting my junior year in the fall, and I'm starting to think about what I really want to do with my physics degree once I earn it. To me, it seems like alternative energy is a good direction to go, because it's a very real problem in the modern world and I feel like there's going to be a...
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    Become a Particle Physicist: What You Need to Know

    Hello, I am going to make you think I am crazy with the very notion of can he do it. I am 37. I have been many things but not what I would like to be. I have always wanted to be a particle physicist. I am in my first year of returning to college after some things. can someone point me in...
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    Exploring Career Options: Computer vs Electronics Engineering

    I am a person who likes studying about fixing,joining and playing with objects. However cnsidering the many merit points that computer engineering has over electronics engineering(in terms of salary,placement,level of diff.)..I'm confused. Also the fact that comp engg. has some amount of...
  46. Simfish

    Job opportunities at all career stages for geoscientists is on the rise

    http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v473/n7346/full/nj7346-243a.html Hmm, what percent of these jobs will be in the private sector, and what percent in the public sector? I'd be concerned about anything in the public sector since the Republicans can easily take it away when they win control...
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    Discovering My Ideal Science Career

    In just a few days i will be a senior in high school. so far I am undecided on a career path. i know i want to do something in the science field but i don't know what. i loved biology and some parts of chemistry. i didnt care for Earth science or physics to much. I am looking for a career that i...
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    Career path in aerospace engineering.

    Hello all, Despite a lot of family discouragement, this fall I am going to choose a major in aerospace engineering. Its been a lifelong dream of mine to someday have a career that has to do with the designing of air/space crafts. It started with my curiosity in astronomy, then as a I grew...
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    Career Guidance - Alternative Energy?

    (Hope this is in the right place) Hello, I have been debating this for awhile and am unsure really of what I should be doing. I like chemistry, I like solving math problems. However I don't care for solving the area of a function revolved about an axis, not very interesting to me. So far...
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