Career questions tagged physics
Which is more hireable: A double BA in physics and math, or a BS in physics?
do employers actually value well-rounded candidates, or do they just want specialists?
Should I choose Bioinformatics and what schoool to choose?
I read some articles that it is plausible to take bioinformatics even when a student didn't take biology classes (like me) BUT has a strong computer science background. As someone who wants to contribute to medical research, should I do it? I also see that Computational Biology / Bioinformatics curriculum is heavier on algorithm side. And what school should I choose? I am from Indonesia and looking for scholarship to study abroad.
How do I pick classes for high school based on what I want to do with my life later on?
In the future, I plan to go into architecture. The college that I'm most likely going to attend requires that you take either trigonometry or physics in high school to even be considered. Do I take one, or do I pick both just in case? Because I am two years ahead in math and science, my 11th and 12th grade years will be available. However, my school also offers early leave to seniors. Next year, I will be going into an Algebra II course. After that, AP pre-Cal. Then I have two free years regarding math. With Science, I will be going into Chemistry next year. The year after that, environmental science. I took Physical Science last year. I would like to point out that my school also offers AP classes for high school students. My school also offers Technical Math for College and Career and Civil Engineering and Arch (two separate classes).
What are my chances on getting into Spelman and Clark Atlanta along with getting a presidential scholarship from each school?
I currently have a 3.8 weighted GPA and the school's average freshman GPA for Spelman is 3.9 and a 2.7 for Clark. I have at the least 100 community service hours but maybe closer to 200. I would plan on majoring in physics with a mechanical engineering dual degree so I have many STEM extracurriculars. I have leadership positions and I'm active in my community. I'm a junior so I don't have to write my essay just yet but I think the idea I have for it is pretty good. By my senior year I will have 10-12 APs and 5-7 honors. I'll have 4 years plus AP Spanish credit and 2 years of Chinese. I have research hours and awards in competitions. I'm pretty sure I could get in but I'm not to sure of my chances on getting good scholarships. Not sure if this matters but I would also double major in fashion and double minor in Japanese and game design/development.
What is a day in the life of an astronomer like? What are the struggles of becoming an astronomer?
I enjoy looking at the stars and have considered going into the physics field. I feel like as a person who loves studying space maybe an astronomer would be a good job. What is a day in the life of an astronomer like and what struggles will it take to become one?
What free online resources are there to self-study calculus/physics/engineering?
I'm looking for online resources that I can use to self-study STEM, sites with additional courses would also be appreciated.
Fields in Engineering.
If my main strengths are math, chemistry, and physics and I am interested in Engineering, what fields could I look into?
What are some recommended Colleges or Universities that have majors that focus on physics and mathematics?
I am a student that wants to pursue a study or career in either of these topics after high school.
How should I set my career portfolio to continue my research?
How should I set my career portfolio to continue my research? I would love to discover a macroscopic fifth force beyond gravity based on my research in the Grand Unified Theory of Physics, but to support my family, I currently work in business and strategic planning for an education company.
what job in chemistry/physics can i look into if i enjoy doing equations the most?
i'm in year 10 and live in australia i like chemistry, physics and maths. i also like space a lot its pretty interesting. im also not a huge fan of biology. i enjoy doing equations the most rather than practicals, what job in chem/physics could i choose to look into that is more based on doing equations rather than pracs?
Is Honors Physics as hard as APES?
I'm a junior in high school and I'm currently in APES (AP environmental science) but so far I'm not really getting anything and the workload is stressing me out. I'm in 3 other APs (AP Chinese, AP world, AP lang) that I value more than any AP science course I could take. I'm probably not going to do anything science-related as a career and I've never really been passionate/good at science. Last year I nearly failed Honors chem, but I think that's because I wasn't willing to put any effort in. I dropped honors and switched to on-level which I found insanely easy and relaxed, even fun at times! It also helped me focus on the subjects I genuinely cared about and found interest in, like APUSH. I don't want to breeze through high school and I know junior year is supposed to be hard, so part of me wants to stay in APES but part of me knows I can't do it. Oh and I should add that I'm in on-level precalc right now, and took on level algebra 2 last year. I'm good at on-level math and was good at honors geometry in freshman year but idk if my on-level skills would translate to honors physics. Anyways my question is whether Honors physics would be less rigorous but still challenging enough. I know APES and physics aren't really comparable subjects but whatevs. please help I am stressing a LOT and I'm kind of upset because I really really REALLY wanted to like APES.
What are my chances of becoming a medical student if I don’t take physics?
I’m a IGCSE student and currently I’m taking biology, chemistry, Math and other 3 subjects but I didn’t take physics. If I want to be a doctor do I need to take physics at A level?? Can I join a medical foundation program without taking physics???
Does Physics play a major role in Software engineering?
Does Physics play a major role in Software engineering and do I have to take up the course if Im studying Software engineering in the University?
Does Physics play a major role in Biomedical engineering? And are Biomedical science and Biomedical engineering the same thing?
Does Physics play a major role in Biomedical engineering and do I have to take up the course if Im studying Biomedical engineering in the University? And are Biomedical science and Biomedical engineering the same thing?
AP Statistics, Physics, or both?
Hi, I'm in my senior year of highschool and wondering if AP Statistics and regular Physics are must-take classes if I want to go into Pharmacology. I think both are extremely valuable but with a calculus course, handling all 3 might be a challenge for me. Should I push myself to take all three or just pick 1 to go along with reg. calculus? Thank you!
I'm really worried if I'm not eligible for the biology major or do I have to take an extra course for physics.
I'm In my final year of high school in the Ib I took biology and chemistry at a higher level my counselor said I don't require physics for medical school but as I was choosing my major I saw physics in the requirements for a bachelor of biosciences major in biology so I'm really worried if I'm not eligible for the major or do I have to take an extra course?
What should I major in? I am stuck between three options.
Summary: I like quantum mechanics and how it relates to chemistry and of course, physics, but pure math also captivates me. I’m having trouble deciding between three majors. The majors are math, physics, and chemistry. For some background, I am a rising freshman in high school. I have experience with all three subject areas. I’ve been interested in chemistry since third grade. I started memorizing the order of the elements and eventually finished. I tore through books and bored my family. I am currently self-studying physical chemistry, and I’m really enjoying. I’m currently focusing on quantum chemistry. It was the branch of chemistry that really stuck out to me. Other areas aren’t as interesting to me. I’m also currently self-studying higher level math just so I can understand physical chemistry better. Now, for physics, I’m really only interested in quantum mechanics, acoustics, low and ultra-low temperature, and maybe the chemical part. Classical mechanics doesn’t really interest me. I’ve attended a physics camp and toured the labs. I fell in love with the low temperature lab. I will come back to the camp as a mentor in future. In fifth grade, I loved particle accelerators. We had an independent project, and that’s what I made my video on. Now for math, I love math. It’s my favorite subject. As previously mentioned, I’m thoroughly enjoying self-studying math. I enjoying teaching others what I learn as well. I want to learn all of the math in world. I get visibly excited when a math topic I like is discussed. Pure math interests me the most. I’m not opposed to double majoring or having minors. I’m planning on going to grad school. For careers, I’d like to become a researcher or work in academia, but I really can’t decide what field. Is there a major that combines the three fields?
How can I find an internship in optical engineering/photonics while in college?
I plan on attending the University of Rochester, where I'll be majoring in Optical Engineering. What's the best place to look for internships in the area?
how can l become a mine engineer , when l did pure mathematics and geography without doing physics at my advanced level ?
l am wondering on how can l become a mine engineer while l do not have physics on my a level certificate. I am really interested on becoming a mine engineer but l do not know if l can be without physics
what are your STEM career experiences?
Hi! Im really into math, physics, and computer science and its something I want to do when I'm older however I've never met someone in these fields besides teachers, so career wise I'm confused. Could some of you tell me about your careers and what you do? I want to see what would suit me.
How hard is it to get a career as a physicist if I'm an engineering major with a finance minor ?
Is there any way to do this without having to get a PhD?
Should I take Physics Honors or AP Biology?
I'm in high school and for my science class next year I have the option to take Physics or AP Bio but I don't know which one would be more useful. I want to go into biomedical engineering and biology is more closely related to that field but I have also heard that colleges want students to take the main three sciences (biology, chemistry, physics) in high school. Which class should I choose?
Is it easier to get into more prestigious universities if I applied as an astrophysics major rather than a physics major?
I'm a highschool student trying to decide what type of major to apply to.
What advice would you give to a high school student wanting to change career paths?
I am a rising 11th grader, who originally wanted to pursue aerospace engineering since elementary school. Due to this, I have taken high school courses that aligned with the STEM path, such as engineering design and physics. However, as I researched more I found out that there aren't many opportunities (non-US Citizen in Texas) for me. Recently, neuroscience has sparked an interest in me and I looked more into becoming a neurologist. I haven't taken chemistry or classes that relate to this field such as anatomy. I am currently in a dilemma choosing between aerospace and neuroscience, and do not know how to address this as I am approaching my last two years of high school.
what kind of suit should I pursuit if I like all science courses like chemistry biology and physics?
i love science subject like chemistry biology and physics my mom told me to go for medicine but am stuck on what to do exactly in the institution because I hate seeing cut
What advice would you give a highschooler interested in majoring in physics or a different stem field?
I'm a highschooler interested in stem but unsure what field to go in and what to do.
