It’s a wonderful world — and universe — out there.

Cool Jobs

A series exploring careers in STEM: science, technology, engineering and math

Earth
An accident didn’t stop this geologist from doing field work

By Kathiann KowalskiMarch 3, 2020
Animals
How an encounter with this odd-looking bird inspired a career

By Bryn NelsonFebruary 25, 2020
Brain
Curiosity drives this neuroscientist and artist

By Carolyn WilkeFebruary 18, 2020
Science & Society
Explainer: What is a mentor?

By Bethany Brookshire and Janet RaloffFebruary 11, 2020
Science & Society
Five tips for finding a great mentor

By Bethany BrookshireFebruary 11, 2020
Climate
This scientist wants to motivate you to fight climate change

By Kathiann KowalskiFebruary 11, 2020
Chemistry
Cool Job: One green chemist is mining zoo dung for biological helpers

By Aimee CunninghamOctober 11, 2019
Earth
Cool Job: This ecologist is studying an ocean of changes

By Carolyn GramlingOctober 11, 2019

Animals
Cool Jobs: Poop investigators

By Ilima LoomisSeptember 26, 2019
Health & Medicine
Cool Jobs: Soaking in sweat

By Bethany BrookshireAugust 22, 2019
Transgender researchers want to make an impact

By Roberta KwokMay 16, 2019
Science & Society
Proud to be different in STEM

By Bryn NelsonMay 14, 2019