Introduction

Statement of Purpose pg 2

Welcome pg 3

How to Use This Guide pg 4

Education Pays pg 5

Career Myths That Stop People Cold pg 6

Physical Scientists

Physicist/Astronomers pg 7

Meteorologists pg 8

Chemists pg 9

Geoscientists pg 10

Biological Scientists pg 12

Psychologists pg 13

Nutritionists pg 14

Economists pg 16

Sociologists pg 17

Mathematician

Compter Scientist/Database Administrator pg 18

Mathematicians pg 19

Systems Analysts pg 20

Statistician pg 21

Engineer

Engineers pg 22

Electrical Technicians pg 24

Aircraft Technicians pg 25

Engineering Technicians pg 26

Molder/Pattern Maker pg 27

Fabrication Technicians pg 28

Materials Technicians pg 29

TECHNICIAN CHALLENGE pg 30

Technical Communicators

Technical Writers-Editors pg 31

Graphic Artists pg 32

Educational Specialists pg 33

Public Relations Specialist pg 34

Audiovisual Specialist pg 35

Photographer pg 36

Drafters pg 38

Other Careers

Data Entry Worker pg 39

Quality Control Inspector pg 40

Astronauts

Astronauts pg 41

Visual Arts Careers pg 42

Transportation Operations Careers pg 43

Careers in Telecommunications pg 44

Teaching and Science Careers pg 45

Science and Mathematics Careers pg 46

Quality Assurance Careers pg 47

Programming and Software Development Careers pg 48

Printing Technology Careers pg 49

Power Structural and Technical Systems Careers pg 50

Network Systems Careers pg 51

Natural Resources Systems Careers pg 52

The Production Industry pg 53

Maintenance, Installation and Repair Careers pg 54

Information Support and Services Careers pg 55

Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance Careers pg 56

Engineering and Technology Careers pg 57

Diagnostic Service Careers pg 58 Administrative and Information Support Careers pg 59

Business Financial Management Careers pg 60

Design Pre-Construction Careers pg 61

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Appendices

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Additional Resources

LIST OF TEXAS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES pg 63