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=== Prospects for Masters === | === Prospects for Masters === | ||
The masters is a versatile and highly employable degree. About 60% of those earning a masters in physics found STEM related employment <ref>American Institute of Physics survey http://www.aip.org/statistics/trends/highlite/emp4/emphigh.htm</ref> . | The masters is a versatile and highly employable degree. About 60% of those earning a masters in physics found STEM related employment <ref>American Institute of Physics survey http://www.aip.org/statistics/trends/highlite/emp4/emphigh.htm</ref>. Teaching is a common career for masters. The there is much debate about the shortage or oversupply of science teachers The <ref>Mathematics and Science Teacher Shortage: | ||
Fact and Myth https://www.csun.edu/science/courses/710/bibliography/math%20science%20shortage%20paper%20march%202009%20final.pdf</ref>. Some say that there is an adequate supply of STEM teachers a failure to retain them. Job dissatisfaction is a major reason for leaving the classroom. This emphasizes the importance of internships and classroom visits before committing to a teaching career. | |||
=== The prospect for Ph.D === | === The prospect for Ph.D === | ||
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Considering Careers
There are many alternative career paths and opportunities for scientists. What you choose depends on your interests, personality and abilities. Many people these days think in terms of multiple careers and seek retraining to expand their skills and enjoyability. It is important to not shortchange yourself when considering your prior experiences. Every person brings a constellation of experiences and skills that can be transferred from career to career. When considering a career change it is smart to arrange some kind so internship or shadowing experience so that you see in detail what the new career might entail, and determine if the day to day tasks are compatible with your personality. This will help you avoid putting in a huge amount of effort to train for job that will not enjoy. As you enter a new field it is also helpful to locate one or more mentors who can guide you along the way.
Prospects for Masters
The masters is a versatile and highly employable degree. About 60% of those earning a masters in physics found STEM related employment [1]. Teaching is a common career for masters. The there is much debate about the shortage or oversupply of science teachers The [2]. Some say that there is an adequate supply of STEM teachers a failure to retain them. Job dissatisfaction is a major reason for leaving the classroom. This emphasizes the importance of internships and classroom visits before committing to a teaching career.
The prospect for Ph.D
The economic downturn of the last few days has created a temporary surplus of Ph.D. with respect to academic positions [3] As a result more recent graduates are taking post doc positions than moving directly into jobs as in previous years MIT [4].
Bright Spots Videos
Here are some videos that explore careers in research that may offer some guidance.
Suely Black - NSU education
Sam Graham - GT- research career
Sam Graham - GT- technical interests
Bob Norwood - UA - device research
Career Planning Links
Success factors for completing college
MentorNet- E-mentoring for diversity in engineering and science
Advanced Technical Education TV
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010
References
- ↑ American Institute of Physics survey http://www.aip.org/statistics/trends/highlite/emp4/emphigh.htm
- ↑ Mathematics and Science Teacher Shortage: Fact and Myth https://www.csun.edu/science/courses/710/bibliography/math%20science%20shortage%20paper%20march%202009%20final.pdf
- ↑ Economist Article Dec 16th 2010 http://www.economist.com/node/17723223
- ↑ Ph.D. career directions survey http://web.mit.edu/fnl/volume/223/hastings.html