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in these places, they also spend time in the field, testing, troubleshooting, and trying out their inventions or discoveries. In the entertainment sector, engineers spend a good portion of their workday in the field, overseeing the construction, testing, and troubleshooting of new roller coasters, Ferris wheels, and other crowd-pleasing rides and facilities. Some science professionals launch their own businesses, which can be both fun and very rewarding. IS A CAREER IN SCIENCE RIGHT FOR ME? Test your interest. How many of these statements do you agree with?

___ My favorite class in school is science. ___ I also enjoy computer science classes. ___ I like to learn about scientific breakthroughs. ___ I like to design and build things. ___ I like to solve puzzles.

___ I enjoy doing science experiments. ___ I am curious about how things work. ___ I am creative and have a good imagination. ___ I like to build electronics and other things that require electricity. ___ I like to take things apart and see how they work. ___ I am good at math and physics. If many of the statements above describe you, then you should consider a career in the sciences. But you don’t need to select a career right now. Check out this book on a career as an entertainment engineer, and other books in the series, to learn more about occupational paths in the sciences and related fields. Good luck with your career exploration!

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