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Cool Jobs

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

Science & Society
Before working on spacecraft, this engineer overcame self-doubt

By Carolyn WilkeApril 7, 2020
Earth
Desert trails and microbial life excite this soil scientist

By Carolyn WilkeMarch 31, 2020
Earth
Weight lifting is this planetary scientist’s pastime

By Bryn NelsonMarch 10, 2020
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