MadSci FAQ: Careers in Science
Here are some selected files that discuss careers in science.
General Information
What
is a scientist?
How
can I find out about science careers?
Could
you tell me about working as a research scientist?
Why
do scientists publish the results of their work in scientific journals?
How are scientists creative?
What
does a scientist do?
What is it like to be..
An Astronomer
What
is the typical job of an astronomer?
Would
Cosmology be good career to go into? (original
question)
Working
with black holes and such.
What
are the best schools for majoring in astronomy?
Careers
in NASA operations.
A Chemist
Could
you tell me about careers in chemistry?
What
type of benefits does a job as a chemist offer?
What kind of job does and organic or inorganic chemist have?
An Engineer
What
What does a physical chemist do?
are the jobs for people with a PhD in Computer science or engineering?
A Physicist
Physics
as a career? (original question)
How
can I prepare to become a nuclear physicist?
Careers in the Biological Sciences
Working in biology and medicine.
Is
working in biochemistry a good career?
Questions
for a medical scientist.
Can
a medical student travel to secluded areas and work outside of a lab?
What
attracted you to psychology?
How
do I become a virologist?
What
classes would be essential for a career in genetic engineering?
Working with animals
What
is it like to be a verterinarian?
What
is it like to be a zoologist? (from Kelleen Flaherty)
What
is it like to be a zoologist? (from Tim Susman)
Can
I interview a zoologist? (original
question)
Is zoology a good career?
Do
zoologists actually work with sick animals?
