My Career In Science
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
ASTRONOMER
- Astronomy- the scientific study of matter in outer space, and the nature of the universe.
- List of Astronomers include: Albert Einstien, tycho brahe, galileo galilei ect.
EDUCATION BASICS
- The required major/majors: physics, math, and/or computer science
- Beneficial classes to take in high school would include: Calculus, chemistry, physics, and statistics and probabili
- Beneficial classes to take in college would be:
- Education/degree:A bachelor's degree may prepare you for an entry-level position as a technician.
- Majoring in physics is also a good preparation for graduate studies in astronomy.
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COLLEGE OF CHOICE:
- University of Florida, Gainesville (FL)
- 1Pro: offers:bachelor's, master's, first professional, and doctorate degree
- 1Con: location
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TUITION
- Tuition per semester:$6,143
- Years: 8-10
- Total cost of tuition: Between $49,144, and $61,430
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TOTAL EXPENSES AND CAREER VALUE
- Predicted total expenses: $15,513
- I will need to get a part time job if I have not obtained a scholarship.
- This wont make me change my mind about the career.
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- #1:http:// www.american astronomical society.org
- #2:http://www.astrosociety.org/
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NATURE OF THE WORK
- locations:research, development and testing laboratories, colleges and universities,
- Most astronomers work 30 to 40 hours a week.
- Astronomers study space to find scientific answers to question about the nature of the universe.
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JOB SALARY DETAILS
- Earn $85,910 per year (national average)
- outlook: In the next five years Job seekers will face competition for position openings in this certain occupation.
- Related occupations: Chemist, biological scientist, physicist, mathematician.
PROS:
- Salary
- Traveling
- Studying space
CONS:
- Working conditions: hours daily, night shifts,ect.
- Work places
CITATIONS:
- https://wiscareers.wisc.edu
- http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/guides/astronomy/organizations
- http:// www.american astronomical society.org.
