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What is the best advice for someone interested in having a career in the science field?
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Caitlin Margaret White
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My advice - learn about the things that interest you, and don't worry about 'settling' on a single career path.
Having a background in some form of STEM gives you valuable experience for many careers - and not just for those directly related to your field of interest. For example, I loved biology all throughout high school and college. However, I discovered that the same problem-solving skills I learned about in biology research were really helpful in computer troubleshooting. The more I learned about computers, the more excited I got, until I eventually took a job in Information Technology. I'm software engineer now, but I still love reading about zoology and animal conservation.
One of the things I love most about science is that it is interconnected everywhere! The basic concepts you learn in any field will help you later in life.
Keep learning, and have fun.
Having a background in some form of STEM gives you valuable experience for many careers - and not just for those directly related to your field of interest. For example, I loved biology all throughout high school and college. However, I discovered that the same problem-solving skills I learned about in biology research were really helpful in computer troubleshooting. The more I learned about computers, the more excited I got, until I eventually took a job in Information Technology. I'm software engineer now, but I still love reading about zoology and animal conservation.
One of the things I love most about science is that it is interconnected everywhere! The basic concepts you learn in any field will help you later in life.
Keep learning, and have fun.
Joseph Estrada DC, CCSP
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The field of science opens up the doors to any career you want, as long as you are able to apply the knowledge you have to the problem you want to solve.
Biology - anything that involves the study of living things. You can do research, teaching, biomechanical engineering, medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, even a recruited for different sports teams
chemistry - anything that involves composition. This can mean particles, chemicals, elements, how items are made. These type of scientist work with safety of water, reactions of liquids that are packaged in containers ( windex, lysol, bleach, oil or glue). These scientist are also able to create new materials such are neopreme, rubber for shoes, protective equipment or even materials for car parts.
Physics - This science can be applied to anything that is seen in normal life. How strong a bridge is. How fast a car is able to move from 0-60mph. The strength of materials that are produce for sports, cars, or protection ( bullet proof vest, steel cables, stability of buildings)
Think about what you love to do and research the different science fields that can be involved with it.
Look for people in different areas of science and reach out to them for inspiration and information
Continue to learn. The more you know the better you become
always ask questions. Scientist are always curious about the world around them
Biology - anything that involves the study of living things. You can do research, teaching, biomechanical engineering, medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, even a recruited for different sports teams
chemistry - anything that involves composition. This can mean particles, chemicals, elements, how items are made. These type of scientist work with safety of water, reactions of liquids that are packaged in containers ( windex, lysol, bleach, oil or glue). These scientist are also able to create new materials such are neopreme, rubber for shoes, protective equipment or even materials for car parts.
Physics - This science can be applied to anything that is seen in normal life. How strong a bridge is. How fast a car is able to move from 0-60mph. The strength of materials that are produce for sports, cars, or protection ( bullet proof vest, steel cables, stability of buildings)
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Couldn't have said it better myself :)
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Madison Hansen
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There are so many subtopics under the science umbrella. My advice would be to narrow it down a little based on what interests you. Read some popular science books or read science magazines to get an idea of what inspires you. If you are going to be a scientist, it's best if you like the topic. You can also narrow it down based on what kind of daily tasks you like to do, but this is more difficult. My advice for this is to find some scientists who live and work near you and reach out to them and ask them questions. Ask if you can visit their lab/office for a tour. Also, ask if you can do an internship after school or during summers.
For me personally, I loved lots of science topics. When I was younger I was fascinated by magnets, for example. That's physics. But when I took a physics lab in high school, I realized I didn't actually like doing physics problems or experiments. I ended up liking biology and chemistry experiments much better and ended up studying biology for 8 years.
In conclusion - read books and magazines about science, and talk to real scientists in person. If you are lucky you can even get an internship and try it out to see if you even like it before committing to a major in college.
For me personally, I loved lots of science topics. When I was younger I was fascinated by magnets, for example. That's physics. But when I took a physics lab in high school, I realized I didn't actually like doing physics problems or experiments. I ended up liking biology and chemistry experiments much better and ended up studying biology for 8 years.
In conclusion - read books and magazines about science, and talk to real scientists in person. If you are lucky you can even get an internship and try it out to see if you even like it before committing to a major in college.