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Monday, February 22, 2010 9:41 AM

Careers in science field


Posted By Daniela Ehemann at 9:41 AM
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Emily Brown wrote ...
Beth,
 That sounds so awesome. I've seen CSI but I never thought of all the paper work that paper work jobs that go along with it. Its a very important job and has alot of different areas that combine together to figure out the evidence.
3/4/2010 7:08 PM
Liz Schnell wrote ...
Bety, it would be so cool if you were a forensic scientist. I wouldn't have to watch sci anymore, i could just come watch you at work :)
3/4/2010 5:00 PM
Beth Hoffman wrote ...
Liz,
How much schooling is required to become an anesthesiologist? How much money does a first year anesthesiologist make?
3/2/2010 1:33 PM
Beth Hoffman wrote ...
Kyle,
I'm still unsure of what I truly want to do in the future. The minimum schooling you can have is a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree, though most forensic scientists enter the field with degrees in Chemistry, or Biology, etc.   You can get a PhD but only small number of programs are available.
3/2/2010 1:29 PM
Kyle Clarke wrote ...
Dear Beth,


That sounds jim dandy. Are you considering being a CSI, or perhaps a DNAologist? I think that would be neat. Do you need a Ph.D to be a CSI? How many years of college would ne necessary?
3/2/2010 7:39 AM
Liz Schnell wrote ...

Anesthesiology is interesting because without it most surgeries would be impossible. Hospitals will always need anesthesiologists so it is a reliable job and they have an annual salary of about $317,037.

3/2/2010 7:37 AM
Bridget Shaefer wrote ...
Kyle!!!!! (best friend!) I picked Solar Energy Tech as one of my potential careers too! I want to save the Earth, sooo by making more efficient energy sources I'd be able to do that and it would be beneficial to the environment of course!
From, Best Friend
3/2/2010 7:34 AM
Madie Chambers wrote ...
BRIDGET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (aka phillis)
that would be a really really cool job!!! a csi would have to use a lot of chemistry and it would also be very interesting to study all of the evidence and find ways to solve the crime!!! but the dead bodies would gross me out!!! 
3/2/2010 7:26 AM
Kyle Clarke wrote ...
Solar Energy Techs use specially designed panels to collect energy from sunlight and transform it into electricity.  This electricity can be used for things that run on electricity, such as lamps. In order for this process to work, they need to take classes in the science field, one of them being Chemistry probably. Quote: "As a veteran in the field of Solar Energy Technology, I would say that chemistry is an invaluable concept to learn" (Kyle Clarke).
3/2/2010 7:24 AM
Joe wrote ...
Bridget: I've watched any of the shows, but CSI sounds awesome.
3/2/2010 7:19 AM
Bridget Shaefer wrote ...
While looking through careers involving chemistry, I chose Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) as my top choice. CSI's are involved in investigating many different types of crimes, such as murder, assault, and break and enter. They have to examine the crime scene and collect as much evidence and information as possible. Some even get to analyze the evidence themselves.
3/2/2010 7:15 AM
Robert Sanders wrote ...
Beth: A forensics scientist would be a pretty cool career. You would be like the people on Csi, a good show. I would think it would be pretty scary to put away criminals though.
3/2/2010 7:14 AM
Robert Sanders wrote ...
Alex: That sounds like a fairly fasinating field. It reminds me of the movie Outbreak, which we saw last year. Epidermiologists have a vey important job; If they fail, many people could die.
3/2/2010 7:11 AM
Robert Sanders wrote ...
Bennett: Unless they are researching, one would need a Bachelors Degree in marine biology. Otherwise a PhD is needed for the field.
3/2/2010 7:08 AM
Beth Hoffman wrote ...
Forensic scientists work 40 hours a week, mostly in labs examining evidence or in offices drafting reports and results of their findings. In 2006, the median hourly earning was $21.79.  They can specialize in certain areas like toxicology (examine blood), biology (comparing DNA to suspects) and chemistry (identifying accelerants/chemicals).
3/2/2010 7:05 AM
Alex Turner wrote ...
Robert, Marine Biology sounds like a very interesting career choice. I could very easily see you out in the ocean examing microorganisms! I wonder how much education you would need and what your salary would look like????
3/2/2010 7:03 AM
Alex Turner wrote ...
ima be honest i copied and pasted my post on epidemiologists. Heres what i really learned. Epidemiologist are health detectives. They look at big epidemics of diseases and try to find causes. You can travel all around the world helping people. They have to see how these diseases can be prevented.

Here's what I learned the wages are from careercruising.com:

Level of Experience

Hourly

Annual

Entry Wage

$21.30

$44,300

Median Wage

$24.34

$50,630

Experienced Wage

$28.39

$59,050


I found out that you need a major in epidemiology and that many go on to earn their PhD
3/2/2010 7:00 AM
Daniela Ehemann wrote ...
Is anybody seeing that chemistry is a very integral part of SEVERAL careers???
2/26/2010 8:28 AM
Daniela Ehemann wrote ...
Lot's of great discussion.  However, please remember that if I even think (which I already do) that you have copied and pasted some of your posts from sites on the internet, you will get a zero.  So several of you need to "repost" your posts!!
2/26/2010 8:22 AM
Leigh Osterhus wrote ...
Billy: THAT'S AWESOMEEEEEEE!
2/26/2010 7:37 AM
Billah Huddleston wrote ...
Leigh:

Nuclear Enginneering is a way to incorporate math, science, and politics all in one prfession.  You are able to work in government agencies that allow you to work with nuclear bombs, and at the same time you can be introduced into the whole world's politics...
2/26/2010 7:35 AM
Bennett Parker wrote ...
Robert, being a marine biologist sounds like a very rewarding job. Studying the environment and what effects it has on the animals that live there helps save a lot of animals from extinction. What kind of college courses would you need to take to become a marine biologist?
2/26/2010 7:35 AM
Robert Sanders wrote ...
Marine are biologists are people who study saltwater organisms and their relationships to their environment. They also look at the complex make up of marine toxins: both maturla and man-made. Some study the effects the environment has on the ecosystems. An example would be that global warming is changing the organisms' habitat.
2/26/2010 7:32 AM
Maddie S wrote ...
Leigh,
Astronauts remind me of the tv show "I Dream of Jeannie!" You could be like Tony and Roger. Cool right?! Anyway, the field of space exploration sounds really interesting. I don't really understand a whole lot of things about physics and rocket science, but if you end up pursuing that field maybe you could teach me some things!
2/26/2010 7:32 AM
Kyle Clarke wrote ...
Marine Biologists study salt water organisms and their relationships to their environments.  They look at the complex chemical makeup of organisms and their surroundings, and the fragile infrastructure of ecosystems.  Different fields of marine biology require different majors; however required knowledge for all fields includes chemistry, biology, physics, math (calculus and statistics), computers, and Latin.  Also, you should major in marine biology.
2/26/2010 7:32 AM
Bennett Parker wrote ...
Ashley, I'd rather work for NASA because that'd be really cool. But I've heard that you have to start out small by working for local news stations, gaining experience and wisdom, and then work your way up to NASA.

Mrs Ehemann: I lived in Maysville, Kentucky before I moved here. But I've lived in northern Michigan for most of my life. That's why I'd love to go to school there. KEES money can be transferred to a school of your choice if the degree you wish to pursue is not offered at ANY college in the state of Kentucky.
2/26/2010 7:28 AM
Daniela Ehemann wrote ...
Where did you live when your home was destroyed.  Why is your KEES good in Michigan?
2/26/2010 7:24 AM
Bennett Parker wrote ...
Mrs. Ehemann: I'm definitely interested in becoming a meteorologist. When I was in the third grade, my teacher would give me books about weather and tornados and stuff because she saw that I had an interest in it. Two years ago around this time, my house was hit by a tornado (that's how I ended up in Fort Thomas), and even though I'm a little scared of storms now, I'm determined to get over that fear and study what makes weather happen.
I'm not sure about being on television as a Broadcast Meteorologist, but I'd love to work for NASA.
As a college path, I'm pretty set on studying Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Michigan. No school in Kentucky offers a degree in Atmospheric Sciences, so I'd be able to use my KEES money at UofM.
2/26/2010 7:22 AM
Alex Turner wrote ...
is this better?

Epidemiologists are health researchers or scientific detectives who look at the big picture—not individual cases. They look at epidemics, which are large outbreaks of disease or illness, and try to find out the cause of the outbreak. They also look at how diseases can be prevented.
2/26/2010 7:20 AM
Alex Turner wrote ...
is this better?

Epidemiologists are health researchers or scientific detectives who look at the big picture—not individual cases. They look at epidemics, which are large outbreaks of disease or illness, and try to find out the cause of the outbreak. They also look at how diseases can be prevented.
2/26/2010 7:20 AM
Ashley Collinsworth wrote ...

Wow Bennett!! That sounds like quite the interesting career you have chosen! Would you rather work at a news station or NASA?

2/26/2010 7:16 AM
Daniela Ehemann wrote ...
Bennett:  Are you interetsed in being a meteorologist?  The green screen would be cool.  Seriously, would you really want to be on TV?  I think that would be freaky to be on TV every night.  What scholls offer meteortology?
2/26/2010 7:16 AM
Jack Stewart wrote ...
To: Leigh Osterhus

Do all astronauts spend most of their time going to the moon or doing other activities in space? Are they responsible for fixing satelites? Are their any physical requiremtents to become an astronaut?
2/26/2010 7:16 AM
Alex Turner wrote ...
is this better?

Epidemiologists are health researchers or scientific detectives who look at the big picture—not individual cases. They look at epidemics, which are large outbreaks of disease or illness, and try to find out the cause of the outbreak. They also look at how diseases can be prevented.
2/26/2010 7:15 AM
Leigh Osterhus wrote ...
Turner: That would be really cool to be able to  trace diseases and help millions of people by finding ways to prevent diseases. What kinds of classes do you have to take to do this?
2/26/2010 7:14 AM
Bennett Parker wrote ...
Mrs. Ehemann, having a background in journalism will give you a "leg up" on the competition in the field of Broadcast Meteorology. Being a broadcast meteorologist is not necessarily pointing at a green screen on the local weather channel, but also includes preparing weather reports for NASA and weather stations. Therefore, knowing how to speak with the public and communicate with other businesses is important.
2/26/2010 7:13 AM
Leigh Osterhus wrote ...
Cassidy: That would be sweet to predict what babies will look like! And really helpful for knowing if there will be something wrong with them, and maybe you could prevents it or treat it before they are even born and it gets even worse.
2/26/2010 7:12 AM
Daniela Ehemann wrote ...
Bennett, I had no idea you needed all of those classes to be a meteorologist.  Why might they need a journalism background or classes?
2/26/2010 7:09 AM
Alex Turner wrote ...
epidemiologist... trace diseases, thatd be cool cuz ud get to travel and make a difference by finding ways to prevent diseases
2/26/2010 7:09 AM
Jake weyer wrote ...
Wow Leigh! That is so cool. I now know what I need to learn to become an astronaut. I can't wait to get up in a shuttle and fly beyond earths atmosphere to discover new things! I don't know about all those manjors... That's alot of work and it would take quite a while...
2/26/2010 7:09 AM
Cassidy Hill wrote ...
Genetic counselors are somewhat able to tell the future of your unborn child. They are able to predict the possibility of your child having a birth defect/disease. People often see a genetic counselor before deciding to have a child so that they can be aware of the possible risks beforehand. In addition to providing medical information, genetic counselors are also there to provide emotional support. They also use new reproductive technologies as well as take part in pre-natal work.
2/26/2010 7:06 AM
Bennett Parker wrote ...
To become a meteorologist, you not only need a science-related background, but also a strong background in media advertising and broadcasting. Meteorologists can work at news stations or possibly for NASA to determine weather patterns and study the chemical make-up of the atmosphere. In college, you must take courses including chemistry, computer sciences, broadcasting, and even a course about journalism would be helpful.
2/26/2010 7:04 AM
Leigh Osterhus wrote ...
I learned that Astronauts fly beyond earths atmosphere in shuttles and discover new things! They should take chemistry, calculus, economics, computers, physics, electronics and communications technology in high school. In college, they should do things classes and majors such as physics, engineering, aerospace, aeronautical, and astronomical, astronomy, biology/biological sciences, technology, calculus, physics, etc. Astronauts must be in very good physical shape as well.
2/26/2010 7:03 AM
Bashford wrote ...
I learned that chemical engineers convert basic raw materials into a variety of products.  They also design and operate plants and equipment to perform work. It's cool.
2/26/2010 7:03 AM
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