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The following is a comprehensive guide to 30 exciting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). As a CSTEP graduate, you will enter the workforce well-prepared to meet the challenges (and enjoy the salaries) of these cutting edge, in-demand careers. Take a look around—we feel sure you’ll find a job that fits your aspirations! Check out the STEM careers website for more information.

ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
Actuarial science applies mathematics and statistic in an interdisciplinary approach of risk assessment, finance, economics, statistics, and probability. An actuary is a professional who assesses the risk of certain financial and economic events for businesses, and who formulates policies that minimize the cost of that risk. In the insurance industry, actuaries assemble and analyze data to estimate cost and probability of the occurrence of an event, such as death, sickness, injury, disability, and loss of property. Additionally, professionals in this field address financial questions, including pension contributions related to retirement income, and return on investments in light of potential risk. Actuaries also design insurance policies, pension plans, and other financial strategies for sound financial planning and maintenance.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Analytical Chemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with chemical systems. Analytical Chemists are involved with making measurements using sophisticated state-of-the-art computer-controlled instrumentation in government laboratories or in laboratories in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. They are also suited for positions as a quality assurance specialist to ensure that procedures and protocols are followed.
APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics is a branch of mathematics involved with biological, sociological, or physical realms. Applied Mathematicians apply mathematical theories and techniques, such as mathematical modeling and computational methods, to formulate and solve practical problems in business, government, and engineering as well as in the physical, life, and social sciences.
ASTROPHYSICS
Astrophysics deals with stellar phenomenon. Astrophysicists study objects in the universe, including galaxies and stars to understand what they are made of, their surface features, their histories and how they were formed.
AUTHORING/THEORIST/SCIENCE JOURNALISM
Authors/theorists/science journalists write nonfiction, theoretical, scientific educational articles for magazines, trade journals, online publications, or publish books in specialized areas. They are expected to establish credibility with editors and readers through strong research and the use of appropriate sources and citations. Sustaining high ethical standards and meeting publication deadlines are essential.
BEHAVIORAL PHARMACOLOGY
Behavioral Pharmacology is a fusion of two fields: pharmacology and experimental psychology. The field study focuses on explanations on the behavioral actions of drugs, rather than on mental or neural events. Behavioral pharmacologists study a drugÕs impact on animal and human behavior.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Biomedical Engineering applies engineering practices to the medical fi eld. Biomedical Engineers develop devices and procedures that solve medical and health-related problems by combining biology and medicine with engineering principles and practices.
BIOMIMICRY RESEARCH
Biomimicry research professionals study the function and performance of biological organisms in an effort to determine potential human gain by mimicking their natural processes.
BROADCAST AND SOUND ENGINEERING
Broadcast and Sound Engineering is a specialized field dealing with the set up, operation, and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment involved in radio and television broadcasts, theatre, musical recordings, television shows, and movie. Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians work in conjunction with a production team.
CLIMATOLOGY
Climatology is the study of the climate. Climatologists study long-term trends in the climate in order to forecast major long-term changes.
COGNITIVE SCIENCE RESEARCH
Cognitive science research combines the study of complex information processing in humans and machines with multidisciplinary study of biological and artifi cial systems. Cognitive scientists research information processors, intelligence systems, and the mind.
COLLEGE PROFESSOR IN MATH & SCIENCE
College professors instruct students in a wide variety of academic subjects that may lead to a degree or to improvement in one's knowledge or career skills.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Computer Software Engineering is a branch of engineering that applies the principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis in the creation of software and systems. A computer software engineer applies these principle and techniques to design, development, test, and evaluate the software and systems, which enable computers to execute commands in a given application.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
Computer Systems Analysis, as it pertains to computer systems analysts, is a branch of Information Technology dealing with the diagnoses and creation of cost effective solutions to computer problems in organizations. A computer systems analyst researches, plans, and recommends software and systems choices for companies.
CONSERVATION POLICY ADVOCATE
You advocate for conservation policies consistent with the theories and values of environmental sustainability and ecological balance.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING INSPECTION
Construction and Building Inspection is the practice of examining buildings, highways and streets, sewer and water systems, dams, bridges, and other structures to ensure that their construction, alteration, or repair complies with building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications.
CONSULTING
Consulting, in general, is the act of a consultant in providing information, advice, and analysis to a client. The consulting field encompass the entire breath of industries, organizations, companies, and fi elds. Consultants are professionals who provide advice in a particular area of expertise such as accountancy, the environment, technology, law, human resources, marketing, medicine, finance, public affairs, communication, engineering or waste management. They are generally self-employed or work for a consultancy firm, usually with multiple and changing clients.
COSMETIC CHEMISTRY
Cosmetic Chemistry could be said to have first started with the Egyptians who used various herbs, potions, concoctions and natural materials to create cosmetic skin care. The fi eld constantly researches better ways to slow down the aging process. Cosmetic Chemists spend a lot of your time in the lab mixing chemicals, testing mixtures, and working up the exact formulas to make the cosmetic products found in stores.
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHERS
Diagnostic imaging embraces several procedures that aid in diagnosing ailments. Besides the familiar x-ray, another common diagnostic imaging method is magnetic resonance imaging, which uses giant magnets that create radio waves to form an image. Not all imaging technologies use ionizing radiation or radio waves, however. Sonography, or ultrasonography, uses sound waves to generate an image for the assessment and diagnosis of various medical conditions. Sonography is most associated with obstetrics in the use of ultrasound imaging during pregnancy; but this technology has many other applications in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers use special equipment to direct non-ionizing, high frequency sound waves into areas of a patient's body. They operate equipment, which collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
You apply geologic principles to the fields of civil and environmental engineering, offering advice on major construction projects and assisting in environmental remediation and natural hazard-reduction projects.
EPIDEMIOLOGIST
Epidemiologists conduct research in an effort to eradicate or control infectious diseases that affect the entire body, such as AIDS, typhus, and localized infections of the brain, lungs, or digestive tract.
FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY
Toxicology and other disciplines such as analytical chemistry, pharmacology, and clinical chemistry aid medicolegal investigation of death, poisoning, and drug use.
GAMING ENGINEER/PROGRAMMER
Gaming Engineering/Programming involves development of coding languages in the production of user interfaces for video games. Gaming engineers/programmers write code for video games and related software with game development tools. They develop various aspects of video games including the user interface, artificial intelligence, graphics, game physics, etc.
GENETECIST
Geneticists study inheritance and variation of characteristics in forms of life. There are many emerging disciplines within genetics. Human behavioral genetics, a relatively new field, seeks to understand both the genetic and environmental contributions to individual variations in human behavior. Genetic anthropology combines DNA and physical evidence to reveal the history of ancient human migration. It seeks to answer the questions, "Where did we come from, and how did we get here?"Pharmacogenomics is the study of how an individual's genetic inheritance affects the bodyÕs response to drugs. The term comes from the words pharmacology and genomics and is thus the intersection of pharmaceuticals and genetics.
GEODESY
Geodesy, also called geodetics, a branch of earth sciences, is the scientific discipline that deals with the measurement and representation of the Earth, including its gravity field, in a three-dimensional time varying space.[1] They also study crustal motion, tides, and polar motion. Geodetics Technicians supervise and perform technical work in the analysis, evaluation, processing, computation, and selection of geodetic survey data. These positions require a practical knowledge of theories and techniques of geodesy particularly as they relate to the identity, reliability, and usefulness of geodetic control data, but not a full professional knowledge of geodesy as required in the execution and adjustment of geodetic surveys or the mathematical transformation of geodetic datum systems.
GEOPHYSICS
Geophysics is the study of the physics of the earth and its environments. It includes fi elds such as oceanography, meteorology and seismology. Geophysicists apply their knowledge of physics, chemistry and mathematics to study the earthÕs interior forces and exterior characteristics.
HEALTH POLICY ADVOCATE
You advocate for health policies that foster healthy individuals and communities, educate the general public and policymakers on the results of pertinent science studies, and help organize health promotion programs.
HYDROLOGY
Hydrologists study the quantity, distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters. They examine the form and intensity of precipitation, its rate of infiltration into the soil, its movement through the earth, and its return to the ocean and atmosphere.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS)
Management Information Systems (MIS), or Information Systems Management, is the wide field that covers the application of people, technologies and procedures in the field of Information Systems. Technologists, or information systems managers, plan, coordinate, direct research, and facilitate all computer-related activities within a firm. They determine both technical and business goals in consultation with top management, and create detailed plans for the accomplishment of these goals.
MEDICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
Medical Science Research is a field that is uses research to advance life processes of living organisms by creating methodologies for counteracting disease. Medical science researchers research human diseases in order to improve human health and conduct biomedical research and development to advance knowledge of life processes and living organisms, including viruses, bacteria, and other infectious agents.
MICRO DEVICES GROUP MANAGER
You are a member of the leadership team of a lab driving the vision, overseeing the generation of new ideas, and supporting the execution of programs in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Microsystems, nano-enabled micro-instruments, and the development of smart nanomaterials.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST
You study life (processes and components) at the molecular level; of particular interest are DNA, genes, and information-processing at the molecular level.
NANOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
Nanotechnology Research is a cutting edge field, and refers to a multidisciplinary approach to the manipulation and study of atomic level particles in order to create nano-sized devices to aid humans. A Nanotechnology Researcher is a scientist in this field. The work with particles that are 1 billionth of a meter in size, or 100,000 times thinner than the width of a strand of human hair.
NEUROSCIENTIST
Neuroscientists study the structure, function, development, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology and pathology of the nervous system including topics such as sleep, thoughts and perceptions, bodily functions, and movement.
POLICY ANALYSIS
Policy analysts gather and analyze information to assist in the planning, development, interpretation and review of government or industrial policy.
ROBOTICS
Robotics is the science of the design, manufacturing, and application of robots and robotics technology. A person working in the field is called a roboticist. Robotics technicians (also a roboticists) install, maintain, repair, and/or use robots and related equipment.
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
Senior Environmental Consulting is a field that provides scientific and engineering solutions to environmental challenges. Senior Environmental Consultants perform research to identify, abate and eliminate sources of pollutants and hazards that affect people, wildlife, and the environment. They analyze and report measurements, make observations and recommendations on preservation and cleanliness of air, food, water, soil, and other factors to the earth and its inhabitants survival.
THEORETICAL PHYSICS RESEARCHERS
Theoretical physics researchers employ mathematical models and abstractions of physics, as opposed to experimental processes, in an attempt to understand nature with the goal to rationalize, explain and predict physical phenomena.
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
Urban and Regional Planning is a vital aspect of the development of civilization. The greatest dynasties, countries, and monarchies all had urban and regional planners. The fi eld bridges societal, economic and environmental concerns, and is significant when considering the progress and organization models of civilization. Urban and Regional Planners develop long-term and short-term plans for lands. They are instrumental in the growth and revitalization of urban, suburban, and rural communities.
VIDEO AND FILM EDITING
Video and Film Editing is a specialized field in the production of video and film. Video and Film Editors edit soundtracks, film, and video for the motion picture, cable, and broadcast television industries.
WILDLIFE FORENSIC SPECIALIST
You conduct complex technical laboratory analyses with respect to the identification of criminals and investigations of crimes involving wildlife, and testify on, supervise, and provide training in connection with these analyses.