Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

Summary of this Career Cluster:

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics workers do scientific research in laboratories or the field. Others plan or design products and systems. Or, you might support scientists, mathematicians, or engineers as they do their work.

For example, you might oversee the construction of roads, develop systems to prevent diseases, or help engineers do research and read blueprints.

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Careers in this Career Cluster:

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Aerospace Engineers:

Design, construct, and test aircraft.

Anthropologists and Archeologists:

Study the behavior of human beings in different parts of the world and different periods in time.

Manufacturing Engineers:

Design ways to improve manufacturing processes.

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects:

Evaluate materials and develop machinery to build ships and similar equipment.

Architectural and Engineering Managers:

Coordinate and manage the work of architects and engineers.

Astronomers:

Observe and study stars, planets, and other astronomical phenomena.

Materials Engineers:

Develop ways to create materials for certain products.

Materials Scientists:

Research and study the properties of different materials, such as metals, rubber, ceramics, polymers, and glass.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists:

Investigate weather-related phenomena to prepare weather reports and forecasts for the public.

Biochemical Engineers:

Develop products using knowledge of biology, chemistry, or engineering.

Mathematical Technicians:

Use numbers to help solve problems and conduct research.

Mathematicians:

Solve problems or conduct research using mathematical methods.

Biochemists and Biophysicists:

Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells or organisms.

Bioinformatics Scientists:

Conduct research using bioinformatics theory.

Mechanical Engineers:

Use engineering principles to design tools, engines, and other mechanical equipment.

Mechatronics Engineers:

Research or test automated systems or smart devices.

Biostatisticians:

Apply statistics to study topics in biology.

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists:

Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information to study and prepare maps.

Microbiologists:

Study the growth, structure, and development of very small organisms.

Microsystems Engineers:

Research, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.

Chemical Engineers:

Design processes for manufacturing chemicals and related materials.

Chemists:

Conduct research on chemicals using experiments or observation.

Mining and Geological Engineers:

Study land for possible mining sites, and determine whether conditions are safe for mining.

Molecular and Cellular Biologists:

Research and study cell functioning.

Clinical Data Managers:

Organize and analyze medical data.

Computer Hardware Engineers:

Design computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Nanosystems Engineers:

Apply principles of nanotechnology to develop specialized materials or devices.

Nuclear Engineers:

Conduct research on nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.

Computer and Information Scientists:

Conduct research in the field of computer and information science.

Conservation Scientists:

Manage and protect natural resources like soil, forests, and water.

Park Naturalists:

Plan and conduct programs to educate the public about national, state, or local parks.

Petroleum Engineers:

Create methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production.

Economists:

Study monetary, fiscal, and other economic issues and problems.

Electrical Engineers:

Research, design, and test electrical equipment and systems.

Photonics Engineers:

Design technologies involving light, such as laser technology.

Physicists:

Conduct research on the physical world by using observations or experiments.

Electronics Engineers:

Design or test electronic components for commercial, military, or scientific use.

Energy Engineers:

Design programs or systems to make buildings more energy efficient.

Political Scientists:

Research a wide variety of political issues and test theories.

Precision Agriculture Technicians:

Use specialized technology to improve agricultural processes.

Environmental Health and Safety Engineers:

Environmental health and safety engineers create and monitor safety programs to correct potentially unsafe working conditions.

Environmental Planners:

Environmental planners design and oversee environmental projects, such as restoring native plants and ecosystems.

Quality Control Analysts:

Conduct tests to study the quality of raw materials or finished products.

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists:

Study a variety of topics using remote sensing techniques.

Environmental Scientists:

Research ways to remove hazards that affect people's health or the environment.

Geneticists:

Research and study how traits are inherited from one generation to the next.

Remote Sensing Technicians:

Assist scientists using remote sensing techniques.

Robotics Engineers:

Research, design, and test robotic systems.

Geographers:

Study the earth and its land, features, and inhabitants.

Geoscientists:

Study physical aspects of the earth, such as rocks, soils, and other materials.

Social Science Research Assistants:

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research.

Sociologists:

Study the behavior of people in groups.

Health and Safety Engineers:

Promote worksite or product safety by using knowledge of industrial processes.

Historians:

Research and understand the past by studying a variety of historical documents and sources.

Solar Energy Systems Engineers:

Evaluate and analyze sites for solar energy systems, such as solar roof panels or water heaters.

Statisticians:

Create usable information out of numbers and data.

Hydrologists:

Study water that is underground or at the surface of the earth.

Industrial Engineers:

Create systems for managing production processes.

Survey Researchers:

Develop or conduct telephone, mail, or internet surveys.

Transportation Planners:

Conduct studies for proposed transportation projects.

Validation Engineers:

Design methods for products to be manufactured in ways that meet quality or safety requirements.