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Adam
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My class is exploring Careers on virtual Reality, I’m trying to figure out what career a should choose, any ideas?
I am a 7th grade Middle school student in Yuma Arizona. I have many suggestions but I don’t know currently which one is the best. Ever since I was in second grade I was interested in science and astronomy and I wanted to be an astronomer, but now I’m getting thinking maybe I should pursue my other interest such as aerospace engineering. I want to build/ develop the spacecrafts sent on missions. I love the idea of both of them. If you have any suggestions please answer my question and state why. Thank you and have a wonderful day!
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S S
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Hi Adam,
I would check if your school has an engineering and or math club. There you can learn about different careers in engineering and explore what excites you.
Have Fun!
I would check if your school has an engineering and or math club. There you can learn about different careers in engineering and explore what excites you.
Have Fun!
Thank you for sharing your perspective.
Adam
Dan Wolf
Retired Electrical/Software Engineer and part-time College Professor (BSEET and MS Engineering Management)
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Adam,
Here's some advice for you: follow what you love. A career that matches your interests is often more enjoyable. You're fortunate to be interested in aerospace engineering and astronomy, as they are excellent fields with good pay and strong future prospects.
In middle and high school, focus on math and science, but also pay attention to English and writing. By ninth or tenth grade, you should be able to start taking courses at a community college or even a university. These courses can help you prepare for college and should count for both high school and college credit. Talk to a college academic advisor, especially one in engineering, about taking an "Introduction to Engineering" class. This class gives you a broad view of engineering and lets you meet instructors who can guide you.
Good luck!
Here's some advice for you: follow what you love. A career that matches your interests is often more enjoyable. You're fortunate to be interested in aerospace engineering and astronomy, as they are excellent fields with good pay and strong future prospects.
In middle and high school, focus on math and science, but also pay attention to English and writing. By ninth or tenth grade, you should be able to start taking courses at a community college or even a university. These courses can help you prepare for college and should count for both high school and college credit. Talk to a college academic advisor, especially one in engineering, about taking an "Introduction to Engineering" class. This class gives you a broad view of engineering and lets you meet instructors who can guide you.
Good luck!
Dan,
Thank you so much for your answer! I will take this to heart and follow your advise. Thank you so much
Adam
Madhu Mahalingam
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Since you are in middle school, you have the opportunity to explore your interests. If your school offers after-school clubs such as LEGO League, MathCounts, Science Olympiad, and other similar programs, consider joining them to understand your interests better. Do you like building things (engineering) or are you more into inquiry and have a thirst for learning about the universe? Look for career skills exploration offered by your school. At this stage, focus on learning and being curious in the areas that interest you. I am sure you will figure out what direction to take. Happy learning!!
James Constantine Frangos
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Good Day Adam!
I was going to be an astronomer too, until relatives started dying from high cholesterol. I became a dietitian-nutritionist. I have helped NASA design a 'space bar' to enhance astronaut nutrition on the journey to Mars. You could investigate the possibility of internship work with large corporations like NASA. Talk about your talents and learning about Virtual Reality. Also mention the aerospace engineering interest you have.
Investigate the availability of any work at all with the large corporations that serve NASA. Here are some large corporations that serve NASA:
SpaceX: Collaborating on the Artemis program and other space exploration
initiatives.
Boeing: Partnering with NASA for various space-related projects.
https://www.boeing.com/contact-us
Northrop Grumman: Engaging in multiple collaborations with NASA, including the Artemis program.
https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/contact-us-northrop-grumman
Blue Origin: Developing the Artemis Human Landing System with NASA.
NASA's Top 100 Contractors: Includes companies like the California Institute of Technology, Lockheed Martin, and others.
https://www.caltech.edu/contact
https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/contact.html
These companies are instrumental in NASA's missions and ongoing exploration efforts.
CHEERS, GOD BLESS
JCF.
I was going to be an astronomer too, until relatives started dying from high cholesterol. I became a dietitian-nutritionist. I have helped NASA design a 'space bar' to enhance astronaut nutrition on the journey to Mars. You could investigate the possibility of internship work with large corporations like NASA. Talk about your talents and learning about Virtual Reality. Also mention the aerospace engineering interest you have.
Investigate the availability of any work at all with the large corporations that serve NASA. Here are some large corporations that serve NASA:
SpaceX: Collaborating on the Artemis program and other space exploration
initiatives.
Boeing: Partnering with NASA for various space-related projects.
https://www.boeing.com/contact-us
Northrop Grumman: Engaging in multiple collaborations with NASA, including the Artemis program.
https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/contact-us-northrop-grumman
Blue Origin: Developing the Artemis Human Landing System with NASA.
NASA's Top 100 Contractors: Includes companies like the California Institute of Technology, Lockheed Martin, and others.
https://www.caltech.edu/contact
https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/contact.html
These companies are instrumental in NASA's missions and ongoing exploration efforts.
CHEERS, GOD BLESS
JCF.