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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Science Careers: Marine Architect

For Students 9th - 10th
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 Buddies: Science Careers: Mechanical Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
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

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Astronomer

For Students 6th - 8th
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

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Civil Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
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

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Multimedia Artist or Animator

For Students 9th - 10th
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

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Petroleum Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
A career in petroleum engineering can take many paths. This profile from Science Buddies explains the education requirements and what the job could entail. You can read some interviews with people who are petroleum engineers, and watch a...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Audiologist

For Students 9th - 10th
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

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Anthropologist

For Students 9th - 10th
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

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Sociologist

For Students 9th - 10th
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

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Athletic Trainer

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

Canadian Association of Physicists: Careers for Physics Graduates

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the career of a physicist. Education, job prospects, and interviews with a variety of physicists are presented.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Agricultural Inspector

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Aquacultural Manager

For Students 9th - 10th
Be an aquacultural manager and be involved in fish hatcheries, sustaining seafood catches, or work in the management of fish farms. Find out the requirements for this career, read an interview with a hatchery manager, and watch a video...
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College Grad

College Grad: Real World Experience

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience counts. Explore ways to develop and document practical experience, putting you above your competition.
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Princeton Review

The Princeton Review: Career Articles and Advice

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this large career and academic list of career articles and advice. Great tool for researching career planning and employment topics. Site by Princeton Review.
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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Letters Concerning Employment

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson from Purdue University details various types of letters to be sent to prospective or potential employers. Includes links to other letter types as well as samples of each.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Biochemist

For Students 9th - 10th
Science Buddies offers a career description of a biochemist. If you have an interest in both biology and chemistry, this might be a good fit for you. Read the "On the Job" section to find out all the different things a biochemist does....
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Career Cornerstone Center

Profiles of Chem. Engineers: Fluor Daniel Process Eng.

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a profile of Mr. William Huang, a process engineer for Fluor Daniel Inc, located in Sugar Land, Texas. Includes the transcript from a video interview with Mr. Huang, covering time management skills, job responsibilities, and...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become an aerospace engineering and operations technician, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have pursued this career. Try...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Pilot

For Students 9th - 10th
Being a pilot seems like a glamorous career. Read about what kind of education you need to have to be accepted into pilot training. Included on this site is a listing of the "on the job" responsibilites of pilots of all types of...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Computer Programmer

For Students 9th - 10th
Computers are able to work only because computer programmers tell them what to do. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a computer programmer, as well as the education and job description. Included are...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Computer Network Architect

For Students 9th - 10th
A big name for a big job, the network systems and data communications analyst works with computer networks within companies. Science Buddies offers a career profile outlining the many duties of the systems analyst as well as the...
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South Carolina Educational Television

Kids Work!: Real People: Lighting Designer

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interview [0:37] with a working lighting designer in which he answers questions about his job, qualifications, and other career-related issues.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Kids Work! Real People: Company Manager

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interview [0:50] with the manager of a production company in which he answers questions about his job, qualifications, and other career-related issues.