CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science Careers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this tutorial, students will be able to identify and describe several physical science careers.
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Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Winners 2008 1901
A list of the Nobel Prize winners in Physiology or Medicine (updated yearly). Click on the names for more information.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Chemical Technician
A career as a chemical technician requires an associate's degree as a minimum. If you like testing products, working in a lab, and are detail-oriented, you may be interested in this career strand. This Science Buddies site lays out the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Technology Careers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Technology professionals and careers in engineering.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Emil Fischer
Find out about the German chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on sugar and purine synthesis.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dietitians and Nutritionists
A thorough introduction to the careers of dietitians and nutritionists, including job market outlook and salary data.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chemists
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers a very in-depth resource with a great deal of information about being a chemist.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Explore the Chemistry Within Hand Warmers
Determine how the starting temperature affects crystal growth and heat generation of a hand warmer in this chemistry science fair project. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective,...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: It's Raining, It's Pouring: Chemical Analysis of Rainwater
Here is an interesting project that could be approached from several different scientific angles: Environmental Science, Weather & Atmosphere, Chemistry, or Plant Biology. You can probably think of your own variations to emphasize...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Agricultural and Food Scientists
This resource provides information about careers focusing in agriculture and food sciences.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Physical Science Careers Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over physical science careers. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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Umea University: The Analytical Chemistry Springboard
This site provides links to pages with information and techniques on analytical chemistry.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Chemical Engineer
This site provides interesting and relevant information on engineering careers by offering a look into the life of a chemical engineer. Also, site describes what type of courses a student should study to pursue an engineering career.
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: Welcome to My World!: Medicinal Chemist
Learn what is involved in being a chemist who works to develop new medicinal drugs.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Cells Never Lie
A forensics activity which deals with the idea of alcohol poisoning. Based on a Biology Lab on cell distruction in alcohol and Chemistry's Beer's Law.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Kimchi Chemistry
In this cooking and food science fair project, the student will make a batch of kimchi, the national dish of Korea, and investigate the changes in pH and glucose concentration as it ferments. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Teachers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers an overview of the whole teaching field, from kindergarten through high school.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Postsecondary Teachers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers a general description of the college and university faculty career.
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American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
This is the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science online, the home for all clinical laboratory science practitioners.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician
This resource provides information on the Clinical Laboratory Technician career. Employment projections and anticipated workforce trends are included with brief descriptions of the nature of the work, working conditions, and training...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Biochemist
Science Buddies offers a career description of a biochemist. If you have an interest in both biology and chemistry, this might be a good fit for you. Read the "On the Job" section to find out all the different things a biochemist does....
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Chemical Reaction Rate in Ultraviolet Beads
In this science fair project, experiment with the role temperature plays in the rate at which UV beads lose their color. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction,...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Scintillating Scents: Science of Making Perfume
In this chemistry science fair project, the student will investigate the process of enfleurage, a method of extracting scents, to make and test perfume. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: How Acids Affect the Rate of Corrosion
In this chemistry science fair project, students will investigate how pH levels affect the rate of a common form of corrosion, called rusting. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...