Industry Definition and 285 Threads

Hey there, I joined up to ask a question about careers in physics and the renewable energy industries. I'm curious as to how a physics degree would help in pursuing a career in green energies and the type of job title I'd be looking into applying for. The renewable industries are preferrable but...

Hello all, I am currently a sophomore in university and I was thinking about my future. I'm currently a biochemistry/biophysics major and a mathematics minor. I figure that combination would help me broaden my horizons rather than concentrate on a specific field. I'm torn between going...

I have a 0-5V signal which I need to convert 4-20mA by using a Howland Current pump. I know that there are more steps to the whole process but I have misplaced all my notes that I originally had. Could someone please help?

Developing smaller, more efficient, and more powerful electronic devices has been the trend. However, as the size of the individual bits approaches atomic dimension, tunneling effects as well as heat-control are expected to cause major problems and essentially render the conventional use of...

What kind of energy field should I focused on? Solar? Geothermal? Biomass?

Hi everyone! Short-time lurker here, and I have a fairly important question that I'd like some input on. I'll keep it simple, but I do have a lot of related questions so I may branch out as the thread goes on. I am considering getting a physics phd with a focus in biophysics. In particular...

Can a Mechanical Engineer design: -Pump Stations -Water/Waste Treatment Plants -Piping design for water distribution system It seems like the mechanical engineer can only do like equipment selection and installation which sounds real boring. Can an ME design what i mentioned?

Seen somewhere else: Any comments? Does it really look this way?

I have a job as a RA in applied maths, and in about 1 year will have a couple of publications with good/high industrial relevance. I'm currently enrolled as a PhD student as well, but haven't accomplished any of my graduate duties. I'm very annoyed with the academic lifestyle and want to move to...

I have to put a spreadsheet together which tells me the most mechnically effecient and cost efficient configuration of a pump, piping, values, etc. Where can I find industry pricing for galvanized iron pipes and labor costs? thanks

Tried to find some info with google, but unsuccessfully. The question is, degree in what physics branches allows you to get a decent job (working on your speciality). As fai as I know, medical physicists are quite demanded right now. What else do you know?

I am defending my PhD thesis in Physics in May. While I've done some solid work that has pleased my advisor and collaborators, I feel that academia is too "cut throat" for me. I'm looking to transition into industrial research/development/engineering. I find the idea of making things that...

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 +...

In Industry, what kind of plants would need to measure metal ions in their process streams. Ions that interest me are copper, nickle, iron etc. I've been trying to find some information, but only found some limited information on nickle but it did not include the information that I want, what...

hello I'm studying industry and the environment as part of my chemistry A level course. Water and water treatment falls under this. I'm having trouble understanding what exactly is meant by a disinfectant residual in the treatment of water. Can someone please explain this. Also why are...

So, I am going to be graduating with a BS in physics next spring and I am unsure about what to to about grad school. I think I would like to work on renewable energy at a national lab or in an upcoming industrial company. I was thinking about going somewhere with an applied or engineering...

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...

Can I use a computational maths/physics degree to work in the video game industry?

Hi, I'm an Engineer and a Ph.D. student in Applied Maths, working in the field of Nonlinear Finite Elements for Elasticity. I often think about my future career since, by now, I have a strong experience with coding FE in C++/Matlab/Mathematica, but no clue whatsoever about commercial black-box...

is it a widely used tool for reactor analysis. And does anyone know of where I can find a usermanual? I am looking to teach myself since my school is buying the program and I will have to setup a ssimple simulation by the end of the semester. Thanks in advance

Hello everyone, and happy holidays. I had a question that recently popped into my head as I am in my last three semesters of my undergraduate university. Some background, I am thinking of applying for a professional Masters degree (2 yrs long) before finding work in industry. But I was...

"New Materials"(new china industry),could this be the next bill gates($$$) industry? thoughts?

Hello folks: So I've been contemplating doing a PhD in Physics for some time now. I'm just finishing a MS in Electrical Engineering from a top school after a BS in Physics from a state school; chose the EE program because i was able to do it while working. Anyone know of any good...

I have some questions about what direction to take in grad school. First of all, I don't really think I'm going to pursue the academia route. With this being the case, I'm wondering what a math PhD's prospects in industry are. I plan on pursuing PDEs and mathematical physics. Some of the...

Hey all, I need to write a paper on what I think is the biggest problem facing the aeronautics industry in the future. So I suppose this is technically homework but I think it fits better here and could make an interesting discussion. Anyway, I have a couple of thoughts already but I'd like to...

Which Industry Will Be Next Big Thing Just Like Silicon Valley Boom In 90's? i mean industry that will provide huge wealthy oppurtunities just like silicon valley boom in 90's.could it be renewable energy,genetic engineering,materials engineering,nanotechnology,space construction or anything...

So I have heard that the prestige of the school you get your phd matters a lot when trying to get a job as a professor at a university. Would that still apply if you work in research for a number of years outside of the university before you try to become a professor. For example I am going...

I have a BS in physics. I still really want to go to grad school, but I've concluded that I should also be a tad pragmatic and at least have some skills on my resume that can land me an industry job, if need be. I'm not currently enrolled at a 4 year university, but there are some nearby, as...

So recently i have been thinking about what to do after i graduate with my masters of science degree. I did my undergrad in electrical engineering at Penn State University, and stayed for a masters degree. My original motivation to get a masters was to take more classes in computer vision...

Hello to all and thank you for reading this post:cool: I graduated with a B.S. in physics from Texas State Univ.(2008) not to be confused with Univ. of Texas. Anyways, I have looked for jobs and most of it points to the oil industry, which I do not really want to end up in. I am really...

Greetings!. I am about to obtain a Masters degree in physics. I am working basically with EM wave propagation phenomena. I would like to find a job in the oil field, especially in the exploration field. Oil industry in big here (Western Canada), but I am not sure about my chances of finding a...

Hi guys, I'm currently studying a BSc in physics at my countries (New Zealand) best university. The sole reason for me studying it, is to work in the space industry. And, I'd be lying if I said my ultimate goal wasn't to become an astronaut, no matter how 'unrealistic' that would be. I'm a...

Just how does industry rely on open source ware? This probably depends on the industry of course. I ask this because there is a lot of neat open source stuff-- I am looking in the direction of finite element. I really would like to learn a FEM and FEA program. Should I learn an open source...

From what I've seen, most of the threads concerning jobs after receiving a PhD in physics focus on professorships. But I haven't seen too much about working in national labs and industry. So here are a few things I've been wondering about myself: How hard is it to get a job in industry? In...

I have to choose specialisation for my masters degree in applied physics next year. I want to work in the microelectronics industry so the specialisation called "Microelectroncs and Nanoelectronics" seems like a natural choice to study. However I want to know whether another specialisation...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090330/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama_autos Is this a good or bad thing? Will this solve the U.S. economic problems, or make them worse? Anything is fair game...

Is it a "myth" that France has a successful nuclear industry? http://www.counterpunch.com/wasserman03192009.html "The myth of a successful nuclear power industry in France has melted into financial chaos...Delays and cost overruns continue to escalate at Areva's catastrophic Olkiluoto...

Hi, in 1.5 year I'll finish my M.S. (more precisely - it's equvalent) in Mathematical modelling. These studies connect math and physics and numerics - this is what propagation papers are trying to fool you. In reality there is lot of Functional analysis and pure math and you have lectures...

Salt industry What is the industry? What chemistry is involved? Process… What products come from this process/industry? Where do the products go? Who uses them? For what do people use them? Evaluate benefits of this industry on life and society How has this production benefited...

I have a project for my chemistry class about industries. Choose one of the industries listed below to research. automobile cleaning clothing manufacture computer construction cosmetic dental farming food preparation food processing fuel law enforcement...

Why do companies like Apple use DRM on music, if people pay for it shouldn't they own it. Will DRM ever go away?

Is there a need for pure mathematicians in the defense industry? I've tried looking online and one of the main requirements is that the person be knowledgeable about mathematics and physics, but this could be talking about mathematicians, physicists, or engineers. P.S. I don't mean to sound...

Obviously there's a lot of questions about what degree to get for specific goals. I know that question has been beaten to death, I'm guility of it too. So, I want to know if you are working in the Industry... What field do you work in? What degree(s) do you have? What degree(s) do most of your...

Is it safe to enter the defense industry after I graduate in May 2009 with a BSEE? I already have accepted a job with a major defense company in California. They do work mostly on radar/sonar/surveillance/missile defense.

First let me state I have absolutely no interest in going into academia as a career, just doesn't interest me. I am more interested in industry, not cause money, I don't want to be a professor. I plan on pursuing dual EE/physics major in undergrad, and plan to attend graduate school after. I...

Hi, I'm about to start the third year of my degree which is a "year in industry" where I'll be working in an industrial research lab. I'll also be taking exams as part of my program but only "core" parts. Since I'm interested in perhaps doing a phd after I graduate I was wondering if...

I was discussing with my friend the topic of the Engineering industry and its openeness with regards to lesbian/gay people in the work place? She claims that it wouldn't be open as other industries, say business related or something, but wouldn't where you live depend also, as well as the...

I have a great interest in space exploration and am trying to find somewhere I could work in that field. I don't think I have the grades to get into aerospace engineering, so I am wondering where else there would be opportunities. Does anyone have any ideas, perhaps in technician work or...

I know the EIT test is important for HVAC, infrastructure, and civil engineering, but how important is it for the aerospace/aviation industry? Does it make a difference at all if someone is completely involved in the private aerospace industry?

I was shocked to learn that any old mechatronic student with one power course can get the same job in the power industry as an EE who did well over 4-5 courses in power. How does that work? Why aren't EE;s given any extra preference?