Dennis Lewandowski's List: Careers

Career resources from the Office of Science Education at the National Institutes of Health.

"Want to know more about careers in science, technology, engineering, or math? Browse through detailed information on over 100 careers to discover what scientists really do and what it takes to prepare for these careers. Each career profile provides basic career information such as salary, job outlook, degree requirements, etc. We have also included videos featuring interviews with real scientists or on the job profiles. "

"Pursuing a career in biology can be immensely rewarding and exciting. Studying biology teaches us to ask questions, make observations, evaluate evidence, and solve problems. Biologists learn how living things work, how they interact with one another, and how they evolve. They may study cells under a microscope, insects in a rainforest, viruses that affect human beings, plants in a greenhouse, or lions in the African grasslands. Their work increases our understanding about the natural world in which we live and helps us address issues of personal well being and worldwide concern, such as environmental depletion, threats to human health, and maintaining viable and abundant food supplies."

"There are tremendous career opportunities in health and bioscience-related fields available now and in the near future. For more information about the people and the careers, we are building a collection of career guides and interviews. Interviews will include people in a variety of career paths, and at diferent stages in their careers. Our In Their Own Words interviews are with Nobel Prize winners and others who are internationally recognized for their contributions in their respective fields."

"What qualities do you need to succeed in biomedical research? Some of the world's most prominent biomedical researchers may surprise you with their answers. As you'll see in their video responses, they say that intelligence alone is insufficient; success in science also depends on several other qualities."

"This Web site is about careers. Not just the interesting ones other people have, but the ones YOU can have. Don't know where to start? Well, dive right in and:
•EXPLORE many different areas, not just the ones that seem obvious.
•THINK about what you enjoy. See where it leads you.
•EXPERIENCE lots of ideas.
You may not know now exactly what you want to do as an adult, but this site will help you start. Discover who you are, what you like to do, and what you do best."

"Women Are Scientists is a FREE video series that showcases successful female scientists in their specialties. Each video presents three women scientists with various backgrounds who discuss the rewards and challenges of their careers and their unique pathways to success. The videos are designed to motivate students to take advanced science and math courses and to enable them to successfully direct their own career paths. This series is a partnership between the Office of Science Education and the Office of Research on Women's Health."