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Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Agricultural Technician
As the world's population grows larger, it is important to improve the quality and yield of food crops and animal food sources. Agricultural technicians work in the forefront of this very important research area by helping scientists...
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Australian Government: Analyst (Information Technology)
An Australian site offering career information on an Analyst (System Analyst) career. Gives a description of what an analyst does in general, specific analyst descriptions, personal and educational requirements, related jobs, and state...
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Sut: Careers in Underwater Technology
Are you interested in an ocean related career? Explore the variety of career opportunities that are available in underwater technology.
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Nccer: Career Path
This site gives a broad overview of the Construction field. Includes information about how to pursue a career in construction, the different areas of the field, and much more.
Career Cornerstone Center
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Profiles of Physicists: Michelle O'brien
A brief career profile of Ms. Michelle O'Brien, a physicist for the ionizing radiation division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Can be downloaded in PDF format.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Software Developers
A career as a computer software engineer is profiled. Included: nature of the work, training, advancement, employment, job outlook. projections data, earnings, related occupations. A detailed examination of this career is clearly presented.
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Ohio Dept. Of Education: Lesson Plan: Transportation Systems Grade Four
For this lesson unit, students learn about transportation systems, including the Great Lakes canal system, and how modes of transportation has changed over time with advancements in technology. There is a large student research component...
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Ncra: Careers in Court Reporting & Broadcast Captioning
Are you interested in exploring a career in court reporting or broadcast captioning? This site describes job responsibilities, salary, and employment outlook.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Invention of the Week: Dean Kamen: Portable Medication Technology
Here is information on Dean Kamen's education, career, and his contributions to the medical world. Learn about his "revolutionary, pocket-sized infusion pump [that] allowed patients to reeceive regulated intravenous medication."
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Forbes
Forbes provides commentary, concise analysis, relevant tools and real-time reporting for business and investment leaders. Content focuses on business, technology, investing, and lifestyle.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Neuroscience & Biotechnology [Pdf]
A full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses diseases of the central nervous system. It also takes a closer look at a sample of the tools and technology scientists use to address the various ways your brain and spinal...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Radiologic Technician
Published by the Department of Labor, this site details the Radiologic Technician Career. Employment outlook, and projections are provided with training and qualifications data.
Government of Canada
Canadian Space Agency: Canadian Astronauts Steve Mac Lean, Canadian Space Agency
On his second mission into space, Dr. MacLean served as a mission specialist on Space Shuttle Atlantis and became the first Canadian to operate the Canadarm2. This is a comprehensive biography of his professional career.
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American Society of Landscape Architects: Green Roof
An interactive experience showcases environmental and economic benefits of a green roof. Take a virtual tour of a real green roof and learn about a career in landscape architecture. Downloadable workbook is available for students, while...
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Hewlett Packard: Current Board of Directors for Hp
HP provides brief career profiles for each member of their current board of directors.
Government of Canada
Canadian Space Agency: Canadian Astronauts: Julie Payette
Julie Payette flew on Space Shuttle Discovery and was the first Canadian to participate in an ISS assembly mission and to board the Space Station. This comprehensive biography describes her professional career.
Government of Canada
Canadian Space Agency: Canadian Astronauts Brent Thirsk
Dr. Thirsk is scheduled to be a member of Expedition 20 in 2009 to the International Space Station. He will live and work on the ISS for up to six months; an extended stay this is a Canadian first. His duties will include robotic...
Government of Canada
Canadian Space Agency: Col. Chris Hadfield
This site looks at the career of astronaut Chris Hadfield.
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The National Association of Hispanic Journalists
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists provides career related resources to assist Hispanic students and professionals interested in exploring careers in journalism.
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Tomorrows Engineers: About Engineering
Discover what engineering has to offer you. Read FAQs about this field, explore some engineering careers, or read some case studies to find out about how it relates to science, technology, and math.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Programmers
An indepth look into a career as a computer programmer. Offers job outlook, education and training, job description and much more.
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Madison Media Institute
Are you interested in exploring a media career? The site has training opportunities in electronic media, including radio and TV broadcasting, and recording and multimedia technology programming.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Correspondence for the Real World
As future employees, students should be aware of the various forms of business correspondence. Students will learn how to use wizards and templates from a word processing software to create business letters. This project allows students...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Who Am I? What Have I Done? Where Am I Going?
This is a project-based lesson plan designed to guide students through the creation of a digital career portfolio. This lesson plan is only a guide based on the requirements from a Career Tech Student Organization. This is a Commerce and...