Careers in Science

Here is a collection of links to pages of information on careers in science, selected to be appropriate mainly for students.

All fields of science

• NASA Career Resources
• NASA Astro-Venture Career Fact Sheets and Trading Cards - includes a wide variety of careers and profiles individual NASA specialists
• Sloan Career Cornerstone Series
• Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics™ conferences
• Internships and research opportunities in science and engineering fields - from the American Society for Engineering Education and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• Women of NASA

Physical sciences and mathematics

• Careers in astronomy - from the American Astronomical Society
• Frequently Asked Questions About Being an Astronomer
• What it's like to be an astronomer
• American Physical Society Careers Information
• Jobs in Physics, Astronomy, and Other Fields - career planning aids
• NASA Aerospace Careers
• NASA Profiles: Careers in Spaceflight
• Mathematical Sciences Career Information

Environmental sciences

• Careers in the Geosciences
• Careers in Science - American Geophysical Union - see especially "Using Your Ph.D. Wisely" at the bottom of the AGU's page.
• Careers in Freshwater or Marine Science - a collection of good links
• Careers in Meteorology (National Weather Service) - also see local PDF file

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Latest update: 12/19/06