Careers Definition and 202 Threads

I've heard that firms tend to hire physics majors because business majors can't do the necessary math. Whats the difference? Sorry I'm a noob.

I'm 17 and currently studying Maths, Physics and Chemistry A2's at college. I keep feeling like going to university is being pushed upon me and I am looking for alternatives. Does anybody know any apprenticeship style paths that I could follow relating to physics or possibly even chemistry...

Hi, I am totally lost right now. I’ve tried to make myself desire a “sure thing” career – something like physical therapy or accounting, but it’s killing me inside. At one point I was interested in getting into astronomy or astrophysics. I really wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do in...

In terms of anything, however you want to define it. Personally, I'd definite "quality of life" as a job that has: 1) great job security and provides for a stable life 2) has a high income-to-work-hour ratio, similarly, decent working hours I think that all careers are equally fulfilling...

Hello all, I am new to this forum, and I am contemplating changing careers. I am a professional pilot, and have always been fascinated by the engineering aspect of flying. I have an undergrad degree in aeronautics, but not a lot of math. I am pretty good at math, and am willing to back and...

Can you tell me about your career in Signal/Image Processing, Communications, or Intelligent systems? I would like to know what a career in these industries is like with and without a phd. Also, what skills are needed? I'm sure mathematics is one but to what level? Thank you

1. After having done some research into which undergraduate degrees (of personal interest) would be most aptly suited to a future career in nanotechnology I have arrived upon the following majors: -CE -NE -Engineering Physics -Materials Science -Physics a. I would like to know what...

1. After having done some research into which undergraduate degrees (of personal interest) would be most aptly suited to a future career in nanotechnology I have arrived upon the following majors: -CE -NE -Engineering Physics -Materials Science -Physics a. I would like to know what...

Im thinking about applying to do a masters degree in Optics/photonics. I really want to work at NASA or CERN in the future, so my question is do these two institutions demand engineers in my field?

i am a first year science student at the University of Alberta, with my major undeclared. what I'm wondering is what kind of careers are there that involve a physics degree of some type. i'm really interested in physics, and am quite good at physics and math (A in physics A- in calc) i really...

I am just entering as a junior in my undergrad program, and have one semester left of classes which can apply to either degree. So soon I will have to make a concrete choice regarding which degree I am going for. Hopefully some ME's or ASE's out there can give me some advice. Personally...

How much difference is there between a career in economics, finance, and business?

Ok, I know there are probably plenty of posts on the site about this sort of thing, but I'd like to hear what you guys think. I'm a junior in high school and i really love physics. I consider myself "advanced" in the subject, for I read book after book about physics, string theory, particle...

Gday all, Just writing today about my current problem - not knowing what I want to do when i graduate, from my Physics degree. At the moment I'm not particularly keen on a lab sort of position, where I would be restricted to a lab for say, 95%+ of a given work day. I would like a active...

Hi, Out of curiosity, what kinds of non-academic mathematics careers are there? One I've heard of is industrial mathematics - pure maths is applied to a range of puzzles - and the service is sold as a type of consultation. Has anyone else heard about this and does anyone know of companies...

Hi, can anyone provide their list of what they believe will be the top 5? Regards

In applying for colleges they all require you to choose a major, while I know this doesn't bind you to that major, for UGA I chose "Mathematics" and I was just curious as to what careers you can go into with a math degree? More than likely I would switch to pre-med, but was just curious...

I am a senior in high school. Anyways, does anyone know a good field that let's me learn more about the engines of an airplane, the airframe and wing structure, and the dynamics of flight. If you can tell me of a good school that can teach me this, it would be really helpful.

Hi All, Could someone share their opinions and analysis on the future trends of engineering industries, such as the growing potential, job demands and salary competitiveness of different engineering fields? (EE, ME, CE, AE, SE) If you could, please be specific to the sub-discipline. (Example...

While I am only in high school, I would LIKE to learn a bit more on possible career since I KNOW this will be a problem in the future. Here is short: I am a huge geek I like groundbreaking technology and science and bringing it into everyday life I like to be on the move, analyzing...

I am currently a high school sophomore and am pretty good in mathematics and I have a great passion for it. I'm considering studying pure mathematics in college and probably study until I get a Ph.D. in mathematics. I'm just wondering, what kinds of jobs out there are available for math phds...

What are some careers similar to this profession?

Hey everybody, I've been doing a little research, looking for jobs in physics with field work (or even are only field work / outdoors work). The only thing I've come across so far is Marine and ocean Physics. Anyone else know of others? Thanks!

So I have been further researching possible career paths with a degree in math that would suit me, and I came across the idea of modeling and simulation for national defense (for example...

I am studying biochemisry with an emphasis in medicinal chemistry at Arizona State and will most likely get my B.S. in 3 years. However they have a track that if you take some of the grad classes while an undergrad you can get a masters in medicinal chemistry in only one extra year after the...

Hey everyone, Does anyone know what limitations non-U.S. citizens face when applying for non-academic jobs in physics, astrophysics, and astronomy? Can we still work in government positions, NASA, the Department of Defense and the defense industry, or national labs? Is funding limited for...

What does on do in an industry setting with a BS in physics? I really do no think I want to work IN physics. I suppose if I took some business classes I could end up alright. But what would a Physics BS look like to prospective employers? My goal is to be in a management position in...

Hi I am new to the forums and I am currently a 1st year student, and I am planning on majoring in astrophysics. I wasn't sure whether to put this here, or in career guidance, but anyway. I was just wondering what kind jobs are available for a major in astrophysics and if it is is almost...

Losing your house? I hope not, but if so the BBC knows who to blame :rolleyes:

I am a student in Australia,NSW I am looking for Bachelors & Degrees in University. Quantum Physics looks very interesting, but i don't know what life careers i want to use it for and I don't know any jobs that acquires Quantum Physics within it. Like can anyone tell me what pathways are there...

I'm currently finishing my phd in astrophysics and ill be 28.5 yrs old when i do so. I'm now looking for a post-doc job and it seems to be difficult. I've attended top undergraduate and graduate schools but seem to have no offers or call-backs on my applications.I'm being told that younger phd...

Guys, i have planned time after time to go to college for Quantum Physics and I'm in my senior year of high school, so i have to start thinking really hard now. i recently got an invitation to a reception for MIT (the reception is in Atlanta Georgia for me) and i don't know if i'll go or not...

Are there any fields of physics that one can go into after getting a masters or a phd that merge together experimental or theoretical physics and directly tackling environmental problems. The only thing I could think of is fusion research, which could eventually lead to cleaner energy. More...

so cud anyone please tell me wot kind of careers u can get from studying quantum physics in college, despite teaching? thanks

Is it possible to become a nuclear engineer with a first degree in mechanical engineering, as opposed to physics? basically, I'm asking if i would need to change my degree to become a nuclear engineer.

Hi, I am a gr 11 student in Canada, and has been a long time "fan" of math, physics, and computers... I am also taking AP calculus right now if you don't want to read all this please jump down and answer my questions if possible, thanks a lot! the problem is that i always understand...

Well, in about 5 months I will be finishing my undergraduate physics career, and I have no idea what to do. I am not very interested in being a teacher, or researcher. I am interested in a high risk, high reward career. I also am not sure whether I should get my masters... How much more...

Im currently a sophmore in college, majoring in physics. I really really want to pursue an astronomy related career, not sure exactly what I want to do, but I want it to be related to astronomy somehow. I am not having the best of luck with physics even with help and calc I was fine, but calc II...

It seems that everyone can post in the 'careers and advice' forum. But by doing this, wouldn't we be jeprodizing the lives of other people with crappy advice? I'm not saying that everybody in the PF gives crap advice. But what i saying is, people like me, a 16 year old, given the permission...

I was just reading an old play in which one character tells another that women who don't marry or hold a career often become pathetic leeches - living off the begrudged hospitality of relatives who don't want them anyway. Which brought up something I've been thinking about a lot lately. In...

How many people here work at an observatory, fulltime- if even such a thing exsists? What work do you typically do? Aside from teaching careers, what are my options in this field? Me I am really into theoretical physics, I am familiar with any physics term you throw at me, but don't quite cut...

Hello there, i am a third year undergrad physics student in ireland i have to give a talk on careers with a basic physics degree. id like to hear from people that have gone straight into work after getting their degree in physics. does anyone know what areas people go into? is it mostly...

Peace guys, I'm seriously thinking of going for physics graduate studies but I'm a bit reluctant (in fact, very) on making that decision. I mean how good is it taking a doctorate in physics? Let's suppose I have a doctorate in physics then what employment oppurtunities am I valid for? How is...

I really enjoy math at school and am pretty good at it, and am thinking (if I survive my next few math courses) of going into math in university, but I don't really know what careers are available in math - what would some practical applications be (other than, er, accountants or something...

Can anyone tell what exactly quantum physics is? Thanks I really appreciate it.

What do science majors do when they finally get their diploma, how is conducting research like, how is job availability, pay like ? What kind of work do people holding an S.D do ? Read what physics professor Jonathan I. Katz has to say ! http://wuphys.wustl.edu/~katz/scientist.html

Does anyone know of any high paying jobs that can be achieved with an English degree(s)? What the the pay ranges? Also, how does doing a double major work? Can this allow you to get a Bachelor's degree in say, Biology and English?

I'm a freshman in college majoring in computer science.. but I'm thinking about changing my major to Engineering Physics. It's bascially Physics, but requires you to do one of a few things, such as minoring in computer science. One of the reasons I'd switch my major is because I've heard the job...

It's no secret that most people in physics are men. Is this due to an inherent different in the abilities of men and women to learn physics, or rather that women simply have not been encouraged enough to do physics. By the first case, I mean that are the differences ingrained from birth, and...

Hey, I understand this is a homework help zone - but I believe deciding on a university major is important to myself and probably a lot of others. I am in this dilema - I like math, but i think engineering is dead, CS does not seem to be a big market for jobs right now, electrical engineering...