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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.
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Hompage
ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Fastest Growing Job Fields
The U.S. Department of Labor projected which industries and occupations will experience the most growth from now until 2008. Areas set to experience the biggest boom include computer technology, health services and social services.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Powerpointing to Your Career
This exercise is used as the culmination of a career research project. This is a technology-based, interdisciplinary project which requires learners to do Internet research and prepare a slideshow presentation. If a career is not used as...
Career Cornerstone Center
Profiles of Chemical Engineers: Chevron Process Engineer
Contains a profile of Ms. Gloria Chaw, a process engineer at Chevron Research & Technology Company in Richmond, California. Presents a video interview and written transcripts of portions of the interview.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Information Age
This exhibition surveys the history of information technology and its relation to society from the origin of the telegraph to the present. Its emphasis is as much on social as technical change. This support page contains background...
Other
Engineering Uk
Dedicated to educating the world about engineering, and promoting engineering concepts and projects, Engineering UK inspires people at all levels to pursue careers in engineering.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Is a Legal Career Right for You?
This is a 3-part project; however, you may opt to omit 1 part. Students will investigate a career related to the legal profession to determine the various aspects of the career. In addition, students will create a PowerPoint presentation...
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals
An in-depth look at the technology involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Students work through interactive learning material, answering review questions along the way.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pbs Kids: Sci Girl: Collection
SciGirls has the bold goal of changing how millions of girls think about science, technology, engineering and math -- or STEM. Each half-hour episode highlights the processes of science and engineering, following a different group of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Collection: Sci Girls
SciGirls has the bold goal of changing how millions of girls think about science, technology, engineering and math - or STEM. Each half-hour episode highlights the processes of science and engineering, following a different group of...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Tough Choices or Tough Times (Skills of American Workforce)
America's approach to education has lagged behind as industry and technology have continued to advance. To truly prepare students for the 21st century workforce, and to remain competitive in the global economy, the National Center on...
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place: Sorting Out Trees in the Forest
This site from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration provides fun information on the subject. "people can do their jobs even better if they have very accurate images of the ground. Oddly enough, the best way to see lots of...
European Space Agency
Estec External
Home of the European Space Research and Technnology Center, part of the European Space Agency. Includes information on educational and career opportunities, events and conferences, space expos, and more.
South Carolina Educational Television
Kids Work! Real People: Radiologic Technologist
Interview [0:48] with a radiologic technologist in which she answers questions about her work, qualifications, and other career-related issues.
South Carolina Educational Television
Know It All: Inside a Television Station | Kids Work!
Students will connect schoolwork with real work as they explore a virtual representation of a television station with specific work areas labeled and defined. Hover your mouse over room to take a look inside a television station.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Cad Technician
Combine your interest in art, engineering, and computers in a career as a CAD technician. Science Buddies' Career Profile tells you what you need to know about this interesting career that has applications in many different fields. Read...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Nuclear Monitoring Technician
With the increasing use of nuclear technology in medicine, energy, and even agriculture, there is a need for monitoring radiation exposure. That is the job of the nuclear monitoring technician. Science Buddies offers a career profile...
Other
Computerworld
The Computerworld website covers the latest IT news, careers, and business technology.
Digital History
Digital History: Foreign Competition
This site describes how by the 1970s, foreign manufacturers were embedded in the U.S. markets. For the U.S., this meant a loss of sales, a loss of jobs, and a loss of economic confidence.
Other
Creative Freelancers
Are you interested in exploring creative freelance careers? Look at the types of creative jobs that are available on a project or permanent basis.
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.
Other
History of Science Society
Home page for a group dedicated to understanding science, technology, medicine, and their interactions with society in their historical context.
Curated OER
Michigan College of Mining and Technology
Includes general information about mining engineering such as the careers history and employment opportunities. It also has helpful links to sites of mining engineering organizations as well as general links to mining industry information.