A handy resource to exciting careers in science.With hot topics such as nanotechnology, genetic engineering, stem cell research, and cloning in the news, the field of science has attracted much attention and controversy recently. The science industry spans a wide range of professions, including astronomy, physics, agriculture, math, medical science, and more.Filled with essential information, Career Opportunities in Science, Second Edition provides updated key information, including salary ranges, employment trends, and technical requirements. This helpful resource features 93 job profiles, including 20 new to this edition, with detailed information on the duties, salaries, and prospects for each job. Appendixes provide directories of education and training resources, industry associations, and useful Web sites. A glossary defines key terms used throughout the text.New and updated career profiles include:
Actuary
Biochemist
Bioinformatics scientist
Climatologist
Computer scientist
Criminalist
Crop scientist
Ecologist
Geneticist
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist
Information security specialist
Medical physicist
Pathologist
Science writer.
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