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West-Olatunji, Cirecie; Shure, Lauren; Pringle, Rose; Adams, Thomasenia; Lewis, Dadria; Cholewa, Blaire – Professional School Counseling, 2010
The underrepresentation of low-income African American girls in science-related careers is of concern. Applying the concept of positionality, the authors explored how three school counselors at low-resourced schools view this population of learners to either support or discourage mathematics and science careers. The results of this study suggest…
Descriptors: Science Careers, African Americans, Low Income, Females
Lewis, Mary H. – 1980
This is a manual for acquainting students with pertinent information relating to career choices in aerospace science, engineering, and technology. The first chapter presents information about the aerospace industry by describing disciplines typical of this industry. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) classification system…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, Career Education, Career Guidance
Malcom, Shirley Mahaley, Comp.; And Others – 1976
This document provides an alphabetical list of programs designed to improve the science education of minority groups and to increase their participation in science and science-related careers. Minority refers to such racial and/or ethnic groups as Blacks, Chicanos/Mexican Americans, Native Americans/American Indians, and Puerto Ricans. Programs in…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Elementary Secondary Education, Engineering
Fins, Alice – 1979
This book presents the life stories of 10 women who work in various fields of science as well as information on education and financial aid and getting a good job (focusing on jobs in academia and industry). The life stories, based on interviews with women scientists, are organized according to their academic fields: (1) biology--Dr. Beatrice…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biographies, Biology, Chemistry
Black, Christine Kahan; And Others – 1989
Historically in the United States, few people with disabilities have enrolled in science-related courses or entered scientific careers in part because high schools and colleges have not offered accessible training to this population. This document is the teaching and resource guide that accompanies a 40-minute video program in career development…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Demand Occupations, Disabilities, Engineering
Winter, Charles A. – 1984
This book provides job descriptions and discusses career opportunities in various fields of the biological sciences. These fields include: (1) biotechnology, genetics, biomedical engineering, microbiology, mycology, systematic biology, marine and aquatic biology, botany, plant physiology, plant pathology, ecology, and wildlife biology; (2) the…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Career Planning, Employment Opportunities, Females
Anderson, Aubrey L. – 1987
Knowing the relationship of the ocean to man, the weather and climate, availability of resources from the ocean, use of the ocean in transporation, waste disposal, and defense, and developing an understanding of the impact on the oceans of human activity are all goals of oceanographers. The goal of this brochure is to provide concise informative…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Careers, College Science, Higher Education
Bureau of Labor Statistics (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1984
This document provides information about careers in the agricultural sciences, the biological sciences, chemistry, forestry and conservation, geology and geophysics, meteorology, and physics. The information, presented in separate sections for each of these disciplines, includes: (1) nature of the work performed by scientists in the discipline(s);…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Conservation (Environment)
Stearner, Phyllis – 1984
This book describes the lives and achievements of 27 disabled scientists and students of science who are overcoming obstacles and are carrying on careers and studies in their chosen field of science or engineering, graphically showing that individuals with physical disabilities can succeed in scientific and technical work. The book presents a…
Descriptors: Biographies, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Opportunities
Moche, Dinah – 1983
This booklet is designed to introduce young people, their parents, teachers, and advisers to various fields of and possible career opportunities in physics. The colorfully illustrated booklet, aimed particularly at junior high school students, highlights the work and experiences of several young physicists. Although physics is not usually taught…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Choice, Employment Opportunities, Junior High Schools
Roth, Laura M.; O'Fallon, Nancy M. – 1981
This booklet presents information about career opportunities for women in physics. Included are summaries of research areas in physics (optical physics, solid-state physics, materials science, nuclear physics, high-energy physics, astrophysics, cryogenics, plasma physics, biophysics, atmospheric physics) and differences between theory and…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Planning, Employment Opportunities, Females
Hagerty, D. Joseph; Heer, John E., Jr. – 1981
This book presents information on career opportunities in civil engineering. Chapter 1 focuses on the scope of civil engineering, discussing: role of scientist, engineer, and technologists; engineering and engineering technology; civil engineer's role and obligations; and other information. Chapter 2 considers such aspects of the education for…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Civil Engineering, College Science, Employment Level
Geological Society of America, Boulder, CO. – 1983
This booklet provides summaries of discussions presented at a forum designed to aid persons new to the job market in selecting prospective employers and determining career goals. Salary ranges, employment opportunities and trends, hiring practices and policies, and job qualifications are among the areas addressed related to employment in: (1)…
Descriptors: College Science, Consultants, Employment Interviews, Employment Opportunities
Konzo, Seichi; Bayne, James W. – 1978
This book presents information on career opportunities in mechanical engineering. Chapter 1 describes the historical development of mechanical engineering and its interactions with society, considers the growth of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and discusses the relevance of mechanical engineering to present-day and future society.…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, College Choice, College Science, Employment Level
Arbanas, Rose J. – 1988
This is a handbook intended for use at a 1-day conference for 170 seventh and eighth grade girls, their parents, counselors, and math/science teachers. It is meant to stimulate interest in exploring career options in mathematics and science related areas. Sections included are: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Conference Objectives"; (3)…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Guidance, Females, Grade 7
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