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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Medical Social Worker

For Students 9th - 10th
The role of medical social worker is a huge one. Read this Science Buddies career profile to find out the specialized knowledge a medical social worker needs to have to coordinate care and information for hospital patients while in the...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Audiologist

For Students 9th - 10th
This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become an audiologist, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have pursued this career. Try out some aspects of this career by...
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NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Science Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the different types of ocean related careers that are available and how you can make a difference without having to be a professional.
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American Academy of Forensic Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in forensic science? Explore current topics, careers, and resources that are provided by the American Academy of Forensic Science.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Types of Scientists and Their Area of Expertise

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different types of careers one can have as a scientist, whether you are interested in working with plants, animals, astronomy, computers, or microscopic organisms. The choices are limitless.
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University of California

Princeton University: The Faces of Science: African Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explores the role of African Americans in science. Past contributions, present activity and future possibilities are all discussed.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Cool Jobs: Motion by the Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
What do car crash testers, video game creators, and scientists who study athletic performance have in common? All use geometry in their cool jobs. Check it out.
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Computer Software Engineer

For Students 6th - 9th
For those students interested in developing cool video game software for computer or those who enjoy applying their compter science skills to solve problems, a career as a computer software engineer might be worth examining. This Science...
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American Library Association

American Library Association: Library Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
The official career site of the American Library Association offers a wealth of information relating to the many choices available to those interested in careers in libaries.
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Chemical Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Database Administrator

For Students 9th - 10th
With so much data gathered on the computer, someone needs to be able to organize it. That falls to the database administrator. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a database administrator , as well as the...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile:cartographers and Photogrammetrists

For Students 9th - 10th
Cartographers and photogrammetrists--big words for careers in mapping, both 2-D and 3-D. Watch interviews with people who use their expertise in geographic information to help make policy decisions. This Science Buddies site lays out the...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Emergency Management Specialist

For Students 9th - 10th
During natural or man-made emergencies, someone needs to be in charge of directing the assistance. That's where an emergency management specialist is called upon. Read about all the skills necessary for this career. This Science Buddies...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Chemical Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the career of a chemical engineer on this profile. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a chemical engineer, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Electrical Engineering Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how the electric engineering technician assists in the research and development of electrical equipment, among other things. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a electrical engineering...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Environmental Engineering Technician

For Students 6th - 8th
Read about the environmental engineering technicians who do the hands-on work that is developed by the environmental engineer. Science Buddies offers a career profile which outlines the educational requirements and lays out the nature of...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Petroleum Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
A career in petroleum engineering can take many paths. This profile from Science Buddies explains the education requirements and what the job could entail. You can read some interviews with people who are petroleum engineers, and watch a...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Science Technicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Review information about what it's like to be a science technician. Includes details about expected salary and working conditions.
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Forensic Science Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
With the advent of many crime-solving television shows, there is increased interest in the career of forensin science technician. Read this Science Buddies career profile to find out all the kinds of things the forensic scientist gets to...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Popping an Ollie: Skateboards and Physics

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this science fair project, investigate the effect of speed on the distance and height of the skateboard trick the "ollie". The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Scintillating Scents: Science of Making Perfume

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Crystal Ball Math: Predicting Population Growth

For Students 9th - 10th
In this environmental science fair project, students will learn some of the ways in which the population growth of animals is modeled, and then use the logistic model to determine how a population grows when it starts far below, at, or...
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Science Buddies: Model Rockets Aerodynamics: Stability

For Students 9th - 10th
This science fair project for Science Buddies lets you be the rocket scientist. See how the rocket design changes its performance. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Science Buddies: Jumping Distance

For Students 9th - 10th
With this Science Buddies experiment, you will see if you can jump farther if you increase the distance you run before you jump The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...

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