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Science Buddies: Science Careers: Mechanical Engineering Technician
The mechanical engineering technician supports the mechanical engineer in designing all sorts of things we use in our everyday lives. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a mechanical engineering...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Epidemiologist
Being an epidemiologist is like being a detective, at least a medical detective. Read about the many different ways the epidemiologist looks into medical conditions to see what causes them. Science Buddies' career profile lays out the...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Nuclear Monitoring Technician
With the increasing use of nuclear technology in medicine, energy, and even agriculture, there is a need for monitoring radiation exposure. That is the job of the nuclear monitoring technician. Science Buddies offers a career profile...
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Science Buddies: Science Careers: Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer
With so many specialized pieces of equipment used in a multitude of areas, there is a great need for someone with the specialized knowledge to repair these many types of equipment. From repairing cameras to medical equipment to piano...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Medical Social Worker
The role of medical social worker is a huge one. Read this Science Buddies career profile to find out the specialized knowledge a medical social worker needs to have to coordinate care and information for hospital patients while in the...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Soil Scientist
Soil scientists are interested in soil not just for agricultural purposes, but also for construction conditions. Read about the career and employment opportunities for soil scientists in this Science Buddies career profile. Find out the...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Civil Engineering Technician
Civil engineering technicians help civil engineers in planning big projects such as building roads, dams, and waste treatment plants. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a civil engineering technician, as...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
Find out about the career as a nuclear power reactor operator. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become an operator at a nuclear power plant, as well as the education and job description. Included are...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Psychologist
The job of the psychologist is to atempt to understand human behavior and perhaps offer ideas on how to change those behaviors, if necesarry. Read this Science Buddies profile on what is involved in being a psychologist. Of interest is a...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Dietitian or Nutritionist
This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a dietician, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have pursued this career. Try out some aspects of this career by...
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Science Buddies: Science Careers: Marine Architect
The marine architect is the one who designs many kinds of vessels which sail the seven seas. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a marine architect, as well as the education and job description. Included...
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Science Buddies: Science Careers: Mechanical Engineer
All kinds of apparatus used in every day life are designed by the mechanical engineer. The career casts a broad engineering net. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a mechanical engineer, as well as the...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Astronomer
Reach for the stars by checking into the career as an astronomer. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become an astronomer, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Civil Engineers
Find out about the many aspects of the career of civil engineer. They plan and supervise the building of big projects. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a civil engineer, as well as the education and...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Power Distributors and Dispatcher
Science Buddies profiles careers you perhaps never even considered. Do you know what a power distributor and dispatcher does? Someone has to control the flow of electricity along the transmission lines to be sure nothing takes the power...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Multimedia Artist or Animator
If you have an artistic bent combined with an interest in computer graphic design, the career of multimedia artist or animator might be something for you to consider. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Audiologist
This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become an audiologist, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have pursued this career. Try out some aspects of this career by...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Anthropologist
Does examining all aspects of human life appeal to you? Would you like to explore the origins of man, of language, of culture? This Science Buddies site gives a good overview of what is involved in the career of anthropologist. Find out...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Sociologist
This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a sociologist, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have pursued this career. Try out some aspects of this career by...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Athletic Trainer
Summarizes the important work of an athletic trainer. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become an athletic trainer, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Science Manager
Imagine teams of scientists off in all directions doing their research. Someone has to plan and be the administrator to be sure everything runs smoothly. That is the job of the natural sciences manager. This career requires not only...
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Science Buddies: Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers, and Tools
An excellent starting point for any student participating in a science fair, Science Buddies offers over 900 project ideas, which you can access through a "Topic Selection Wizard" or a directory. Once you've chosen an idea, view a guide...
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Mit: Engineering: Ask an Engineer
This resource is composed of student questions for engineers, and provides information on a variety of scientific topics such as devising science fair projects, planning scientific experiments and getting into a school like MIT for...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Agricultural Inspector
We all expect that the food we eat is safe. Agricultural inspectors are the ones who check food processors, farms, and businesses to assure that they are following the governmental regulations that protect our food safety. This Science...