COOL CAREERS IN SCIENCE © 2023

by Andrew Morkes

3-D printing is a manufacturing process that involves adding layers and layers of building material in precise geometric shapes until the 3-D object is complete. 3-D–printed objects are now used in many industries and areas, including aerospace, automotive, construction, consumer electronics, fashion, and medical and dental prosthetics. A career in 3-D printing is the perfect choice for those who want to use their science, technology, engineering, design, and mathematics skills to build things. In this book, you’ll learn about career paths for 3-D printing specialists, the types of 3-D printing processes, typical educational paths for 3-D printing specialists, key skills for success in the field, methods of exploring 3-D printing careers while in school (including camps, competitions, and information interviews), average salaries, the employment outlook, and much more. 3-D Printing Specialist is just one of the exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series, introducing readers to cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers and dozens of subspecialties. You will learn why these occupations are some of the most exciting, best-paying, and fastest-growing occupations in the world.

by Andrew Morkes

Big data is a term for the massive amounts of data that are collected by businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. This data is studied and organized to make better decisions, identify trends, learn more about certain groups of people, and meet other goals. A career in big data is the perfect choice for those who want to use their mathematics, computer science, analytical, and problem-solving skills to collect and analyze information. In this book, you’ll learn about career paths for big data specialists, typical educational paths for big data specialists, key skills for success in the field, methods of exploring big data careers while in school (including camps, competitions, and information interviews), average salaries, the employment outlook, and much more. Big Data Specialists is just one of the exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these occupations are some of the most exciting, best-paying, and fastest-growing occupations in the world.

by Andrew Morkes

Environmental scientists try to make the world a better place by conducting research and identifying and solving environmental problems. A career in environmental science is the perfect choice for those who enjoy the outdoors, like conducting research and solving problems, and want to protect the environment and human health. In this book, you’ll learn about more than 30 environmental science specialties, typical educational paths, key skills for success in this career, ways to explore the field while in school, and much more. Environmental Scientists is just one of the exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover 15 cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

by H.W. Poole

The end of cancer and other fatal diseases. Plants that can not only survive but thrive in a changing climate. Food that makes us healthier simply by eating it. All these developments and more may be on the horizon, thanks to developments in the fields of genetics, genomics, and biotechnology. Our society will need workers who understand all these developments—not just scientists and engineers but counselors, educators, and ethicists. In this book you’ll learn about the many opportunities that exist for people with a background in genetics; the typical educational paths; key skills for success; how to start honing your skills; and much more. Genetic Engineers is just one of the many exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

by H.W. Poole

Visual effects (VFX) seem to be everywhere these days: if you’ve enjoyed movies, TV shows, video games, or music videos, you’ve enjoyed the work of VFX artists. As VFX technology improves, you’ll be seeing VFX in lots of unexpected places, too—like corporate board rooms and even court rooms! A career as a VFX artist may be a perfect choice for anyone who can meld art and design skills with computer skills. In this book, you’ll learn about the many VFX specialties that exist; the typical educational paths; key skills for success; how to start honing your skills right away; and much more. Visual Effects Artists is just one of many exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.