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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
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Aerospace Engineers
Design, construct, and test aircraft. |
Anthropologists and Archeologists
Study the behavior of human beings in different parts of the world and different periods in time. |
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Coordinate and manage the work of architects and engineers. |
Astronomers
Observe and study stars, planets, and other astronomical phenomena. |
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Investigate weather-related phenomena to prepare weather reports and forecasts for the public. |
Automotive Engineers
Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems. |
Biochemical Engineers
Develop products using knowledge of biology, chemistry, or engineering. |
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells or organisms. |
Bioinformatics Scientists
Conduct research using bioinformatics theory. |
Biostatisticians
Apply statistics to study topics in biology. |
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information to study and prepare maps. |
Chemical Engineers
Design processes for manufacturing chemicals and related materials. |
Chemists
Conduct research on chemicals using experiments or observation. |
Clinical Data Managers
Organize and analyze medical data. |
Computer Hardware Engineers
Design computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. |
Computer and Information Scientists
Conduct research in the field of computer and information science. |
Conservation Scientists
Manage and protect natural resources like soil, forests, and water. |
Economists
Study monetary, fiscal, and other economic issues and problems. |
Electrical Engineers
Research, design, and test electrical equipment and systems. |
Electronics Engineers
Design or test electronic components for commercial, military, or scientific use. |
Energy Engineers
Design programs or systems to make buildings more energy efficient. |
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Environmental Health and Safety Engineers
Environmental health and safety engineers create and monitor safety programs to correct potentially unsafe working conditions. |
Environmental Planners
Environmental planners design and oversee environmental projects, such as restoring native plants and ecosystems. |
Environmental Scientists
Research ways to remove hazards that affect people's health or the environment. |
Fuel Cell Engineers
Design, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components. |
Geneticists
Research and study how traits are inherited from one generation to the next. |
Geographers
Study the earth and its land, features, and inhabitants. |
Geoscientists
Study physical aspects of the earth, such as rocks, soils, and other materials. |
Health and Safety Engineers
Promote worksite or product safety by using knowledge of industrial processes. |
Historians
Research and understand the past by studying a variety of historical documents and sources. |
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. |
Hydrologists
Study water that is underground or at the surface of the earth. |
Industrial Engineers
Create systems for managing production processes. |
Manufacturing Engineers
Design ways to improve manufacturing processes. |
Marine Engineers
Design, develop, and take responsibility for the installation of ship machinery and related equipment. |
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Evaluate materials and develop machinery to build ships and similar equipment. |
Materials Engineers
Develop ways to create materials for certain products. |
Materials Scientists
Research and study the properties of different materials, such as metals, rubber, ceramics, polymers, and glass. |
Mathematical Technicians
Use numbers to help solve problems and conduct research. |
Mathematicians
Solve problems or conduct research using mathematical methods. |
Mechanical Engineers
Use engineering principles to design tools, engines, and other mechanical equipment. |
Mechatronics Engineers
Research or test automated systems or smart devices. |
Microbiologists
Study the growth, structure, and development of very small organisms. |
Microsystems Engineers
Research, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. |
Mining and Geological Engineers
Study land for possible mining sites, and determine whether conditions are safe for mining. |
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Research and study cell functioning. |
Nanosystems Engineers
Apply principles of nanotechnology to develop specialized materials or devices. |
Nuclear Engineers
Conduct research on nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal. |
Park Naturalists
Plan and conduct programs to educate the public about national, state, or local parks. |
Petroleum Engineers
Create methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production. |
Photonics Engineers
Design technologies involving light, such as laser technology. |
Physicists
Conduct research on the physical world by using observations or experiments. |
Political Scientists
Research a wide variety of political issues and test theories. |
Precision Agriculture Technicians
Use specialized technology to improve agricultural processes. |
Product Safety Engineers
Develop and conduct tests to evaluate product safety levels. |
Quality Control Analysts
Conduct tests to study the quality of raw materials or finished products. |
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Study a variety of topics using remote sensing techniques. |
Remote Sensing Technicians
Assist scientists using remote sensing techniques. |
Robotics Engineers
Research, design, and test robotic systems. |
Social Science Research Assistants
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. |
Sociologists
Study the behavior of people in groups. |
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Evaluate and analyze sites for solar energy systems, such as solar roof panels or water heaters. |
Statisticians
Create usable information out of numbers and data. |
Survey Researchers
Develop or conduct telephone, mail, or internet surveys. |
Transportation Planners
Conduct studies for proposed transportation projects. |
Validation Engineers
Design methods for products to be manufactured in ways that meet quality or safety requirements. |