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WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN
SCIENCE?
Trends in the Labor Market The market has taken a hit, yet
stays resilient. 10% of respondents will not hire this year.
Bachelor’s grads can expect the labor market to remain unchanged from last year. Hope is that hiring will pick up
Trends . . . Continued Computer scientists will see
opportunities shrink around 6% while business will increase 5% and liberal arts 16%
Ethics and Integrity are the critical skills/competencies being catered to this year
So . . . . . What does this mean to
ME?????
Work Towards becoming the “TOTAL PACKAGE” Communication Skills – verbal, written
and listening skills Computer/Technical Aptitudes – a given
core skill Leadership – take charge or be a follower Teamwork – working cooperatively &
collaboratively with different people
“Total Package” Continued Interpersonal Abilities – How do you
relate to others? Inspire others to participate? Mitigate conflict between co-workers?
TOP PERSONAL QUALITIES Communication
Skills Honesty/Integrity Teamwork Interpersonal Motivation/
Initiative Plan/Organize
Strong Work Ethic Analytical Skills Flexibility/
Adaptability Computer Skills Customer Service Leadership
The Glue That Holds it ALL Together . . . Critical Thinking/Problem Solving –
identify problems and their solutions Intelligence and Common Sense Willingness to learn quickly and
continuously Work Related Experiences
How Do I Gain These Skills?
INTERNSHIPS An internship experience provides
students the opportunity to apply classroom instruction to work settings. The student intern receives academic credit and in some cases is also paid.
Can be from 1 semester to more than one. A student can have more than one internship experience.
Benefits of an Internship Opportunity to apply classroom
learning to actual work experience. Opportunity for new “learning” from
the work experience. Develop Self-Confidence and
Professional Skills. Begin “Networking” Process
ELIGIBILITY PROCESS Available at
sophomore level Meet minimum
credit requirements
Required GPA 2.5 Approval by
appropriate academic division
Fill out internship application, return to Career Services
Meet with Marcia Foss
Begin work on resume
Find a placement
PREVIOUS INTERNSHIP SITES Dakota Heartland Hospital, Fargo Microsoft Great Plains, Fargo Youth Correctional Center, Bismarck Open Door Center, Valley City Melroe, Gwinner Nash Finch, Edward Jones, Security
State Bank, Nodak Mutual Ins., Walt Disney World, Sea World +++++
JOB SHADOW Coordinated through Career Services
Office Job Shadow someone in a career
path that you are interested in One hour to multiple hour
experience Example: Ride along with Barnes
County Sheriff’s Dept.
Take Part in Student Campus Activities Student Government – Senate, V-
Cab, Finance Comm., IR Hall Council Honor Societies & Special Interests –
Viking Ambassadors, FCA, Alpha Chi, PBL
Athletics & Intramurals
Campus Activities . . Continued Cultural Activities – Art, Community
School of Arts, Drama, Foreign Languages, International Opportunities, Medicine Wheel, Music, Planetarium
Others – Special Event Committees, Yearbook, Newspaper
Jobs – Lab. Assistants
Career Services Activities Attend Career Fairs – UND & Tri-
College in the Fall Minneapolis Field Trip On Campus Company Presentations
& Recruiting Events Senior Seminar Class Career Decision Making Class
SO . . . WHAT TYPES OF JOBS ARE THERE? Education – Teacher Research (Technical/Scientific) Sales
FURTHER EDUCATION NEEDED:
PhysicianPodiatristChiropractorNurseDentistDental HygienistRadiological
Technologist
Veterinarian Food Technologist Dietitian EEG Technologist EKG Technician EMT PA Pharmacist
Further Education cont. Physical Therapist Exercise Science/Physiology Respiratory Therapist Occupational Therapist Mortician
CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS
Environmental EngineerEnvironmentalistEnvironmental TechnicianHazardous Waste ManagementWater QualityAir QualitySolid Waste Management
NATURAL RESOURCE MGT. Land & Water Conservation Parks & Outdoor Recreation Forestry Fish & Wildlife Management
ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES Biostatistician Blood Bank Specialist Science Writer Medical Illustrator Tissue Technologist
ASTRONOMY: Astronomer Biology Chemist Laboratory Technician Meteorologist Mineralogist Research Technician
BOTANY CAREERS: Agronomist Bacteriologist Cytologist Food & Drug
Inspector Food Technologist Geneticist Soil
Conservationist
Naturalist Nursery Manager Park Ranger Plant Breeder Pathologist Seed Analyst Taxonomist
CHEMISTRY CAREERS: Consumer Protection Specialist Food & Drug Analyst Patent Examiner Pharmacologist/Sales Rep.
BACHELOR DEGREE
CAREERS
SCIENCE TEACHING Science Teachers will be in great
demand in the next five years – think about a Composite Science degree
Enjoy working with children or young adults
Enjoy education
SALES & MARKETING: Sales of pharmaceuticals, DNA
probes & polymerases, as well as equipment
Fast growing area for people with a science background
Like working with people, like sciences, interest in business
TECHNICAL SERVICES: Help customers to use your products
– some technicians recommend experiments as well as the biomolecules required
People person Good Science background Enjoy variety
MANUFACTURING Implementation of good
manufacturing processes Work with food, biotech, or
pharmaceutical companies Technical background Problem solving Work in a team
QUALITY CONTROL or ASSURANCE: Perform environmental, raw
materials & final product testing Develop tests for compliance with
FDA and GMP regulations Detail oriented Scientific background Like routine
JOURNALIST & TECHNICAL WRITING: Writing science articles for public
health information, book reviews or technical papers
Also science writing for companies & organizations
Like the sciences, Like writing Enjoy new topics
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING: Restructuring for companies or
processes Develop strategic plans or marketing
plans Enjoy business & science Like to travel
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Oceanography, geologists,
population biologists, government environmental officers
Study the effects of people on the environment & intervention
Interest in science Concerned for the environment
RESEARCH: Investigate new research topics –
usually hands on research or leading a team of students or technicians
Current topics include breast cancer and superconductors
Sense of Wonder Ambition Scientific background
WHERE ARE THESE JOBS? Schools – middle, high school,
community college, universities Industry Government Newspapers, Journals, Magazines,
Organizations Consulting Firms Hospitals, Clinics, Private Practice
GRADUATE DEGREE
CAREERS
BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING: Produce materials, drugs or enzymes, in
commercial quantities Requires training in filtration systems,
transgenic animal use or cost assessment Interest in science & engineering;
problem solving skills; work in a team MS or PhD
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Can primarily do research, or in
industry, develop medical instruments and supplies
Tissue engineering; Medical robotics Extensive science background;
extensive math and engineering background
MS, PhD
FORENSIC SCIENCE Scientific Detective Work – Search
for scientific clues to solve/explain crimes
Lab screening for drugs, fire causes; presentation of findings to courts
Thoughtful, inquiring mind; good social interaction
MS, PhD
NANOTECHNOLOGY Scientific engineering of structures on the
billionth-of-a-meter scale; incorporates the sciences, computers & electronics to manipulate single atoms to create better products
Ability to deal with things not possibly seen with the naked eye
Desire to create better products of various types
MS, PhD
REGULATORY AFFAIRS Advise on the development of
regulatory requirements. Write clinical investigator brochures or assess clinical trials for compliance
Self-confident, Good communication skills
MS, PhD
PATENT LAW: Review worth of patents & compare
to other patents; work with clients to support any patent challenges and counsel on patent issues
Enjoy science & law Logic oriented J.D.
BIOINFORMATICS Analyze DNA strands for useful gene
sequences; solve sequences; cross species genetic analysis; database development for foundations
Enjoy the sciences; good with computers; problem solving skills
MS, PhD
COMPUTER MODELING Computer modeling of biomolecules
for structure based drug design; database development
Enjoy the sciences; good with computers, problem solving skills
MS, PhD
WEBSITES: earth.agu.org/careerguide/links.html recruit.sciencemag.org nap.edu/readingroom/books/careers nature.com/naturejobs/contactus/
THE INTERNET: USING ANY OF THE SEARCH
ENGINES – TYPE IN SCIENCE CAREERS OR HOT CAREERS IN SCIENCE
THERE’S MORE INFORMATION THAN YOU CAN PROBABLY GET THROUGH
THE DECISION IS NOW UP TO YOU!
Start taking the steps down your chosen Career Path Today!