Science careers

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• validation engineer

• 1. Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use

• electrical engineer

• 1. Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs

• industrial engineer

• 1. Design or plan protocols for equipment or processes to produce products meeting internal and external purity, safety, and quality requirements

• manufacturing engineer

• Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-ETS1-4

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• database administrator

• 1. assist customers with computer related problems. By asking customers questions, these specialists are able to diagnose technical issues and explain any necessary steps the customer needs to take.

• software engineering manager

• 1. develop artificial intelligence (AI) models to recommend online searches, serve as chatbots and direct self-driving cars. These engineers choose the right machine learning algorithm to implement after performing tests and experiments.

• machine learning engineer

• 1. install and maintain database servers. Data handling includes securing, monitoring and troubleshooting to create effective networks.

• computer systems administrator

• check that the security and performance of the computers they manage meet the needs of the network user. They set up systems, maintain daily operations and solve any problems that occur.

• computer support specialist

• oversee the design and development of software applications, assigning work to engineers. They also provide support and the necessary training for the software engineering staff. Other duties include preparing budgets, drafting proposals for clients and checking for the technical accuracy of the work

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• EMT

• provide emergency medical care and transport patients to healthcare facilities in urgent situations

• medical coder and biller

• perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as x-rays, MRIs and CT scans.  They are responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced

• human factors engineers/ ergonomists

• manage healthcare facilities, overseeing operations budgets, and compliance with regulations

• healthcare administrator

• Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective technology

• radiologic technologist

• ensure that healthcare services are accurately coded and billed for insurance reimbursement and compliance with regulations

work to improve the efficiency and safety of the food processing industry, ensuring that organizations within this industry meet health guidelines. They research alternative manufacturing methods, test food products for bacteria and evaluate the nutritional value of food.

• food engineer

• food conservatist

• food chemist

• food scientist

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

NGSS.HS-ETS1-2

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• agricultural scientist

• conduct laboratory and field tests to find sources of pollution. They maintain data collections of their findings and work to help solve environmental problems.

• environmental scientist

• study the earth's physical aspects. Once they have samples from the earth's crust, geoscientists carry out tests on them to study the chemical and physical components. They also use advanced software to map terrain and assist other scientists with this knowledge.

• environmental engineer

• work to protect the environment and human health with their knowledge of natural sciences. They work on issues such as pollution, conservation, and sustainability

• geologist

• 1. work to develop renewable energy resources and protect people from harmful environmental effects, such as air pollution. They also focus efforts on improving recycling and waste disposal.

• environmental science technician

• 1. focus on improving crop yields, livestock health, and sustainable farming practices to address food production and security challenges

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

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• physicist

• 1. help chemists and engineers research, develop, produce and test chemical products and processes. They prepare chemical solutions and collect their findings in formal reports

• toxicologist

• 1. a chemist who studies the effect of chemicals on humans and animals

• chemical technican

• a scientist who studies the fundamental laws of the universe, including the behavior of matter and energy

• research scientist

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge

• chemist

• design and examine the information from laboratory experiments. They also are responsible for publishing their findings in academic journals and writing grant proposals to raise funds needed for related projects

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NGSS.HS-PS1-5

1. assist in criminal investigations by collecting and examining evidence. Depending on what they discover from the evidence, they may testify in court to share their findings.

• forensic science technician

• detective

• law enforcement officer

• EMT

conduct maintenance on aircraft including repairing components of the aircraft, replacing defective parts and reading maintenance manuals to educate themselves on repair procedures.

• aerospace engineer

• avionics technician

• automotive technician

• mechanical engineer

1. use advanced scientific software to create maps, graphs and other illustrations for government agencies and private companies. They also create records of geographic data and offer support for decisions involving land usage.

• cartographer

• meterologist

• land surveyor

• map scientist

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

1. study the earth’s atmosphere and weather patterns; they use data and models to predict and understand weather conditions

• meteorologist

• weatherologist

• oncologist

• stormologist

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5