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troubleshooting, and trying out their inventions or discoveries. Some science professionals launch their own businesses, which can be both fun and very rewarding. Job opportunities are available throughout the United States and the world. Science professionals play such an important role in our modern world that there are jobs almost anywhere, although many positions are found in big cities.

IS A CAREER IN SCIENCE RIGHT FOR ME? Test your interest. How many of these statements do you agree with?

___ I am curious about how things work.

___ My favorite class in school is science.

___ I like to invent things.

___ I also enjoy computer science classes. ___ I like to learn about scientific breakthroughs.

___ I am creative and have a good imagination. ___ I like to build electronics and other things that require electricity.

___ I like to build and fix things.

___ I am good at math.

___ I enjoy doing science experiments.

___ I enjoy coming up with ideas on how to solve the world’s problems.

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 a professional hacker, 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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