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=Careers in Physics=

Research one of the careers in physics located below and write a summary of the following:
 * What is the career about?
 * What education will be needed?
 * Why would this be a good career?
 * What else should we know about this career?

Mechanical Engineer Chemical Engineer Architectural Engineer Health and Safety Engineer Civil Engineer Electrical Engineer Aerospace engineer Biomedical Engineer Petroleum Energy Hydrologists Industrial Physicist Materials Scientist Mathematical Physicists Mathematicians Mechanical Engineers Meteorologists Mineralogists Nuclear Physicists Oceanographers Power Engineers Reactor operator Research Scientist Science Writer Solar physicist Solid State Physicists Space physicist Teaching Physicists Theoretical Physicists [|Renewable energy manager] [|Weather forecaster] [|Clinical Scientist] [|Laser fusion scientist][|Satellite Engineer] [|Radar project manager] [|Solicitor] [|TV producer] [|Astrophysicist] [|Physics Teacher] [|Sound engineer] [|Science Communicator] Astronomers Aeronautics Engineers Atmospheric Scientist Astronautics Engineers Atomic Physicists Bio-Engineers Bio-Physicists Chemists High Energy Physicists Geophysicists Geologists Geochemists Forensic scientist Environmental Engineers Electrical Engineers Cosmologists Condensed Matter Physicists Computer Scientists Civil Engineers Chemical Engineers Ceramic Engineers

Once you have completed your research use the format below to post your findings to the bottom of this page. You will also need to add a careers in physics page to your wiki and links and resources for you to use in the future. Be sure to email me when you have completed this assignment.

**Job Title**– Posted by (your name here) Once you research your job, copy it from a word document and put it below this.

Particle Physicist - Billy Osborne
===Particle Physics, also know as High Energy Physics, is the scientific study of the elementary subatomic constituents, such as protons, electrons, neutrons, radioactive, and other exotic particles of matter and energy. These elementary particles are normally not found in normal conditions on earth so scientists use machines, called particle accelerators, to create artificial conditions where these particles collide with other particles. Some sort of physics master’s degree is normally needed for someone to become some type of particle physicist. It is also necessary to get a Doctorate degree in physics if you plan on being able to conduct your own experiments in this field. Fermilab, located in Geneva, IL, has one of the highest energy particle collider in the whole world. Anyone that is interested in subatomic particles and their characteristics during different scenarios would love to have this job.===

__Sound Engineer __-Joey Kenkel __** What is the career about? **__ Sound Engineers make sure that listeners of recordings, concerts, films, and tv shows hear the best sound quality possible. They work in studios, stadiums, or even in homes using equipment to record, mix, and edit sounds. Recording material may include such things as musical instruments, vocals, or sound effects. These recordings are then used in music albums, films, television shows, and commercials. Sound Engineers must have an extensive knowledge of the physics of acoustics, sound waves, and the behavior of sound in different circumstances.

Those interested in Sound Engineering should pursue school courses in physics, computers, electronics, and music. No specific degrees or number of years of education are needed to become a Sound Engineer, but a bachelor's degreee is highly recommended. Post-secondary schooling and hands on equipment training are also good paths to becoming successful in the field. Since the field is so competitive, experience is essential in order to be considered for opportunities. Most soon-to-be engineers intern at studios or go through 'on the job' training to learn the essentials.
 * __ What education will be needed? __**

__** Why would this be a good career? **__ Sound Engineering would be a good career for me personally because I enjoy music and the music industry so much. It combines my primary interests: music, physics, and technology. I'm sure I'd be happy with this job and its job conditions. The pay isn't a bad perk either, being around $48,000 a year. I love the music scene, and I love physics, so that's why it is a good career choice for me.

Any audio that you hear, whether it be on television, on the radio, or at the movie theater, has been recorded and edited by a sound engineer. Without them, the multi-media world would not be the same. It is truly an important career and is often overlooked by people. People usually only pay attention to the musical artists, bands, or actors, but without sound engineers, they'd have a hard time sharing their talents with the world.
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=**__//Astrophysics - Kate Dray//__**= =__//What is the career about?//__ = Astrophysics, basically the physics of the universe, is an in-depth look at the solar system, stars and planets, galaxies, and cosmology. The career involves numerous facets of physics, including thermodynamics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, relativity, nuclear and particle physics, and atomic and molecular physics. Astrophysicists do not only research topics, but they must be able to accurately and understandable present their findings to their peers and to the world. They develop theories based on personal observations and on those of their peers. =__//What education will be needed?//__ = The first step towards becoming an astrophysicist is to achieve a Bachelor’s Degree in some from of physics or mathematics, as most schools do not offer a bachelor's degree in Astrophysics. To work in most areas of astrophysics, you must complete a Masters degree or a PhD. =__//Why would this be a good career?//__ = Astrophysics is a very interesting topic, as it deals with some of the most important objects and questions in all of science. Astrophysicists study the space and the planets, things that are vital to our existence. Without astrophysicists we would not know nearly as much about our universe as we do today. This would be a fantastic career for those who enjoy math, physics, and astronomy. Those who tend to be very curious about things would also make good astrophysicists, as they are constantly asking themselves questions. =__//What else should we know about this career?//__ = Astrophysicists work, primarily, for the government or private companies. The median wage for astrophysicists in 2009 was $104,720 per year. In 2008, there were 2,000 employed astrophysicists and the number of employment opportunities is thought to be growing at about a 15% rate. = = =Mechanical Engineer - Austin McElderry=
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Basically a mechanical engineer uses science and math to design and manufactor almost anything. They can design anything from jet engines to the machine that makes candy.======

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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a college aproved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.======

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Industries are still expanding and technology just keeps growing. The demand for mechanical engineers will last a long time because a mechanical engineer can adapt to almost any industry out there. Mechanical Engineers are always around technology and use math and science for everything. Anyone that loves making things or just wants to know how things work should try mechanical engineering.======

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Mechanical Engineers have one of the most interesting careers. They can work for almost any company from Boeing to Apple.======

Aerospace Engineer- Michael Saucedo
‍What is this career about? Aerospace engineers deal with aircraft that can fly in and out of Earth's atmosphere. They can do various things with this such as actually constructing the aircrafts, planning them out, responding to customer technical problems with practical solutions, and writing reports based on experiments or other findings. ‍What education is needed? You can generally start working with a Bachelor's degree in engineering, however in order to become fully licensed, you need a minimum of four years experience as an engineer, a degree from an accredited school, and you have to be able to pass a state exam. ‍Why would this be a good career?With our rapidly advancing world, people are becoming more and more curious about space. Using spacecraft built by aerospace engineers, we will be able to observe what happens in the farthest corners of the galaxy. We may even use the craft built by these engineers to one day move people to new planets. ‍What else should we know about this career?This career is responsible for a very large portion of what we know about the universe outside of our own planet. Without spacecraft, we would only be able to observe the cosmos from our relatively tiny telescopes down here on earth. Without spacecraft made by aerospace engineers, we would not have made it to the moon, there would be no rovers on Mars, and the Hubble Telescope would just be some mystical fairy tale.

 Alec Krueger <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"> **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Meteorologist **

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">What is this career about? ** Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere. To study the atmosphere, meteorologists do a lot more than just stare at the sky. They use weather satellites and radar connected to sophisticated computers. These computers use complex mathematical formulas to make short and long-term predictions of atmospheric changes. They predict tomorrow's weather by examining trends in the atmosphere, such as wind currents, precipitation, and air pressure. After gathering this information, they prepare reports on their findings. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">What education will be needed? The minimum education required to be a meteorologist is a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology or atmospheric science. But meteorology is a relatively small field. So, not all colleges/universities have meteorology programs. So many colleges offer programs combining meteorology with other closely related topics, such as Physics. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Why would this be a good career? A lot of people rely on meteorologists. Government organizations, the military, airlines and farmers all depend on knowing what the weather will be like in the near future for them to do their jobs well. Pilots of ships and aircraft need to know the weather so they can safely travel. Farmers need to know when to, and when not to plant their crops otherwise they might lose their crops for the year. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">What else? Not many people go into this field, so you won’t have much trouble finding a job after you finish college.

__Biomedical Engineering - Nicole Hanlon__ __What is the career about?__ Biomedical engineering is the applications of engineering techniques and analyses to problem-solving in medicine and the biomedical sciences. That is biomedical engineers try to answer medical challenges by helping design and develop new equipment or methods. Examples include:

The Biomedical field is vast and diverse and encompasses many areas of study. These cover areas from: Biomedical engineers are also important in the management of technology in hospitals and health care delivery.
 * developing systems to maintain and enhance life
 * designing replacement parts for people
 * creating systems to allow the handicapped to use computers for work and communication
 * cardiac monitors to clinical computing
 * artificial hearts to contact lenses
 * wheel chairs to artificial tendons
 * modelling dialysis therapy to modelling the cardiovascular system.

__What education will be needed?__ To become a biomedical engineer it really depends on your intended focus but at least a bachelors degree in engineering is needed, which takes about 4-5 years. Along with taking the required background courses of mathematics and physical and life sciences, a biomedical engineer will also need special coursework in the biomedical area. The most common fields of additional training that biomedical engineers go through are: Specialized biomedical training is also needed and at least a master's degree is suggested. Since Biomedical engineering covers a broad expanse of areas, a broad education is needed. so courses in classes such as biology, physiology, medical instrumentation, biochemistry, or biophysics can be taken.
 * industrial
 * electrical
 * mechanical
 * or chemical

__Why would this be a good career__ There has been a great expansion in this field in areas such as medical electronics, clinical engineering, biomaterials, and rehabilitation engineering. Biomedical engineers are also also exposed to many fields of study in engineering, medicine, and biology. Due to their broad experience biomedical engineers find jobs in places like: Specific areas of employment include: Thus many jobs are available to a biomedical engineer.
 * hospitals
 * government bodies
 * and industry or academic areas.
 * design of medical instrumentation and prostheses
 * involvement in the development, manufacture and testing of medical products
 * and the management of technology in the hospital system.

__What else should we know about this career?__ The average starting salary for a biomedical engineer with a bachelors degree is $48,503 per year. If you have a masters degree the starting salary is $59,667 per year. The median salary for a biomedical engineer is $67,690 per year which can become as much as $107,530 per year. Biomedical engineers work in modern, well-equipped hospitals, research centers, and manufacturing plants. Their basic work week is generally forty hours, but in many cases they work longer to complete special projects. They also usually work as part of a team. Since their field is so broad, they must be able to cooperate and communicate with specialists in other fields. Biomedical engineers should be interested in science and mathematics as well as medicine. And they should enjoy solving problems and meeting challenges.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;">Chemical Engineer Malory Groen Chemical engineers take scientific principles and apply them to practical situations to help bring about change in physical matter by means of physical and chemical processes. The field of chemical engineering has many different job applications. Chemical engineers can design machines and processes to produce chemical affects such as refining oil. They can also oversee the construction, operation, and maintenance of machinery, monitor chemical processes taking place, and develop new products and safety testing techniques. Most chemical engineers work for manufacturing companies in offices, plants, and labs. Almost all chemical engineers have a regular eight to nine hour work week. The median salary for a chemical engineer is $65,000, but their salary can range from $54,000 to $130,000. Some chemical engineers have acquired only a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, however, many opt for a master’s degree or Ph.D. in chemical engineering required for advanced research positions. With a master’s degree or Ph.D., they pay grade also increases. In order to be a certified chemical engineer, one must also be a registered professional engineer. Chemical engineering is a good career choice because of the all of the jobs offered in this field of study. There are many different types of jobs that can be done at many different types of places. The demand for chemical engineers is constantly increasing and there will always be a demand for people in this line of work.

Civil Engineer- Mark Merfeld

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 24px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Civil Engineer
====<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">What is this career about? ==== <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Civil Engineers deal with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physically and naturally built enviroment. They use complex mathematical and physics concepts in order to build transportation systems, bridges, and skyscrapers that are safe and efficient. Civil Engineers spend most of their time in offices doing calculations, designing systems, and working on computers, however they also spend time on-site inspecting the construction of their designs. ====<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">What education is needed? ==== <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is needed to become a civil engineer. Classes that are taken in college are about math, general science, soil mechanics, structual design, civil engineer drawing, and the mechanics of materials. Generally employers look for students who participated in internships, co-op programs, and had summer jobs that were related to civil engineering. ====<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Why would this be a good career? ==== <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This would be a good career for me because I enjoy designing something and then watching my design become an actual three demensional object. Working with my hands and being outside is another thing that interests me about this job. Civil engineering is also an expanding field that will always be in need so I wouldn't have any problem finding a job. The fact that not many people can do what civil engineers do, it involves phsyics, and being outside is why I think this is a good career. ====<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">What else do you need to know about this career? ==== <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Whenever you cross a bridge, enter a building, or use a stove, you can thank a civil engineer that all of these systems are safe and efficient.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 24px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Particle Physicist by Damien Gilbert <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Job Description **: Work in the physics field of high energy physics, which entails to particle collision and elementary subatomic particle. The purpose of this position is to study matter in stages of high energy collision to further the understanding of matter through research and examination. This research conducted with the use of the Standard Model and basic theory will provide insight into the investigation of the origins of the universe. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Education Needs **: To be included in the prestigious research an individual needs to attain a doctoral degree in particle physics as their major. To obtain this degree, one will need to complete high levels of mathematics and even higher levels of physics, with the category being high energy physics. The usual length for such attainment is approximately ten to fourteen years. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Two years for an associate's degree in physics(general) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Four years for a bachelor's degree in physics(general) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Two years for a master's degree in particle physics <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Four years for a doctoral degree in particle physics(includes rigorous research, usually a full semester or two of class hours into research with day to day lab time and a full theory paper of the conducted experiment) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Perks of the job: ** Many physicist have the opportunity to conduct research and experiments that examine the very fundamentals of all matter and the universe. Meet people from all across the world, where the physicist in your lab could be a citizen of any country! World renown scientist will be by your side in the pursuit of understanding, this give you the chance to speak to the greatest scientific minds of our time. Knowledge is power, this job is all about gaining power! <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Extras **: Particle physicist on average will earn an annual average wage of $90,000 to $180,000. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Not only can you be a particle physicist but also a teacher for graduate students. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The job market for physicist in general is suppose to raise 16% through 2008-2018.

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Mechanical Engineers develop, design, manufacture and test mechanical devices. These devices include electric generators, air conditioning units, elevators and escalators, and many other mechanical products. To become a mechanical engineer, at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required. Being a mechanical engineering is a good career choice due to the broad fundamentals behind the field. Mechanical engineers are subject to many more job opportunities than other engineering fields due to the fact that they can apply their knowledge to other types of engineering as well. Designing microwaves, clocks, engines, refrigerators, and many other household appliances, mechanical engineers play a large role in simplifying our lives on a daily basis.