Continuing
on with our faculty-specific blog posts, this week is….Math and Science! Career
Services has tons of great resources to help students from this faculty with
career planning, job search, and more!
Degree
Exploration Guides – As with the other faculties, Career Services has tailored
guides for all of the Math and Science programs here at Brock. From Career
Options to Professional Associations to Job Search Resources, your program “DEG”
is a wonderful resource to use at any stage of the career planning and
decision-making process! Check out your “DEG” on our website or come in to the
Resource Centre and grab a hard copy today!
Career
Zone – A great feature of the Career Zone job board is that you can narrow down
search criteria by program!
Print
Resources – We have tons of program-specific books in the Resource Centre for students in the Faculty
of Math and Science, here are just a few…
Career Opportunities
- Cosmic Career Coaching has graciously written us another article
specifically for our Math and Science students, here is it...
What Careers Are Available to Faculty of
Math and Science Students?
Science and math are widely considered as
the foundation of modern education. This explains why a high school diploma
isn’t enough to qualify for careers based on such disciplines. To be a math and
science expert, one will have to attain a much higher degree of education. In
general, a bachelor’s degree is the minimum education requirement for those
careers that involve advanced principles of math and science.
Astronomer
Complex math and science principles are
used by astronomers for studying various astronomical phenomena and heavenly
bodies. An astronomer is usually focused on doing research on comets,
supernovae, stars, and black holes.
According to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, the average annual earnings of an astronomer in 2011 were at
$102,000. When it comes to their employers, a lot of astronomers work for
universities and colleges, and the federal government. There are many who are
also employed by private organizations engaged in scientific research.
Physicist
Physicists are mainly involved in the study
of the physical properties of the world we live in, including motion, gravity,
atoms, and light. There is a lot that we already know now about the way our
universe works, and much of this knowledge is the result of the numerous
studies and research conducted by physicists.
Statistician
What a statistician does primarily is
gather and analyze data using various math techniques in an effort to gain a
better understanding of certain events in the world. Economics, business, and
even scientific research all make use of statistics.
As for the average annual income of a
statistician, it is at $77,200 in 2011. As a statistician, you can work for the
federal government, state governments, insurance companies, and other private
organizations conducting scientific research.
Mathematician
An experienced and professional
mathematician makes use of complex and advanced math techniques to find a
solution to various real life problems related to engineering, business,
science, and many other fields.
As reported by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, over 35 percent of mathematicians are employed by the federal
government in 2011. Some were involved in private organizations that focus on
scientific research and development. Meanwhile, there are many of these experts
who also worked in universities, colleges, and technical or professional
schools. For those who want their career
pathways to be in the line of business, consultant jobs are commonly taken
my math graduates. In terms of the annual income received by mathematics
graduates, it is reported to be at an average of $101,200 annually in 2011.
Thanks again Cosmic Coaching Centre, we look forward to more of your articles!
For General Assistance...
Career Documents - Looking for help creating and/or editing your career
documents? Career Services can help! From Resumes and Cover Letters to CVs and
Letters of Intent, Career Services offers templates, samples, and free reviews! Drop-in during office hours with a hard copy or email it to us at career@brocku.ca
Live Chat - In case you haven’t seen or heard, Career
Services can help you from the comfort of your own bed now! Recently we
launched our Live Chat with a Career Assistant Online Chat function on our
website. Now you can contact us with your questions or concerns during our
office hours and speak with someone live! Outside of office hours, we can still
be contacted by email at career@brocku.ca
Check back next week for information for Faculty of Education students!
Jami Coughler, Senior Career Assistant
4th Year Bachelor of Public Health (Honours); BA Sociology (Honours) '11
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