Dream Jobs in Science

Dream Jobs in Science book cover — CONTENTS SCIENCE Jobs in science Planet hunter Crime fighter Feeding the world 10 Working in space 12 Fixing the brain 14 Penguin counter 16 Storm tracker 18 Predicting eruptions 20 Genetic engineer 22 Bringing the past to life 24 Run faster 26 Atom smasher 28 Glossary 30 Index 32

Dream Jobs in Science — page 1 — JOBS IN SCIENCE QUALIFICATIONS IN SCIENCE CAN TAKE YOU FROM THE WILDS OF THE WORLD TO THE VERY EDGE OF SPACE W Polar scientists provide vital data on the health and condition of the planet Welcome to the world of working in science Studying science is really worthwhile because it opens doors to a whole range of interesting exciting unusual and amazing jobs in science Studying science doesn't mean you ll be stuck in a lab There are jobs in space astronomy sports and food production that you could get into This book will help you find out what each job is all about as well as the rewards of doing the

Dream Jobs in Science — page 2 — Astronauts perform important scientific experiments in orbit For each job you will find out what subjects you may need to study as you move through school and what further training you will need These are quite general because what you study for a particular qualification will change depending on which country you are in THE ROUTE TO SECONDARY SCHOOL Education from about ages 14 to 18 ATTON A SCIENCE JOB POST SECONDARY Studying for an undergraduate degree and a post graduate degree such as a master s degree and a doctorate A Studying science could take you to one of the most prestigious colleges or universities on the planet such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT in Boston STEM STANDS FOR SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATH AS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES GROW THERE IS INCREASING DEMAND FOR PEOPLE WITH STEM

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