The Sciences

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Biotechnology: As you may already be aware, biotechnology is one of the newest and most exciting fields within the sciences. There is a wide range of potential career options within the field of biotechnology, including bench research, marketing/sales, information technology, and even patent law. To find out more information about the field of biotechnology, please visit the "Biotechnology" section on Spotlight on Careers. UCS has also compiled an additional list of print and web resources that you can obtain by clicking here.

Computers and the Internet: Given the fact that a computer exists in virtually every business or organization across the globe and that we are constantly searching for the newest technology, those interested in pursuing careers related to computers or the internet will have a wide range of opportunities available to them. Potential career areas include hardware/software design and development, artificial intelligence, internet, computer manufacturing, and information technology consulting. To find out more information about the field of computers, please visit Spotlight on Careers. UCS has also compiled an additional list of print and web resources that you can obtain by clicking here.

Environment: Ranging from engineering to consulting to education or law you will find career opportunities to be just about as diverse as the environment itself. Within each of these fields you will also have the opportunity to specialize in fishery & wildlife, parks & outdoor recreation, air & water quality management, hazardous waste management, land & water conservation, or forestry, planning & energy. To find out more information about the opportunities in environmental careers, please visit Spotlight on Careers. UCS has also compiled an additional list of print resources that you can obtain by clicking here.

Physical Sciences: The field of physical sciences encompasses astronomy, physics, biology, chemistry, and mathematics. The two careers that most often come to mind within the physical sciences are research and teaching, however, you may also want to explore options such as technical writing, consulting, public policy, business development, or science journalism. To find out more information about the opportunities within the physical sciences, please visit Spotlight on Careers. UCS has also compiled an additional list of print and web resources that you can obtain by clicking here.

Research Careers: If you hold an interest in the clinical or bench research you may want to begin by exploring the opportunities that exist within the Yale community by visiting the Yale Science and Engineering Research website. A multitude of additional links can be found on Spotlight on Careers.

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