Biomedical engineering is the intersection of engineering science and design with medical science and the health care industry. If you choose to major in biomedical engineering, you will attain an interdisciplinary education that combines studies in science, math and engineering design with a focus on engineering concepts and systems as they related to the life […]
As you explore different engineering programs, trying to decide which major is the best fit for you, you might wonder how agricultural engineering and environmental engineering compare. Both branches of engineering are likely to appeal to students who are outdoorsy as well as creative, curious and resourceful. However, both the curricula that makes up these […]
IMAGE SOURCE What they do Before answering the captioned question…a crime lab technician or forensics science technician is a professional involved in technical work inside a forensic laboratory. Much of their work involves preparing and analyzing samples as to support forensic research, although they are also often engaged in quality control and quality assurance checks […]
IMAGE SOURCE The term forensic science involves forensic (or forensis, in Latin), which means a public discussion or debate. In a more modern context, however, forensic applies to courts or the judicial system. Combine that with science, and forensic science means applying scientific methods and processes to solving crimes. The field of forensic science draws from a number of scientific branches, including physics, […]
IMAGE SOURCE What is Serology? Forensic serology is the detection, classification, and study of various bodily fluids such as blood, semen, fecal matter and perspiration, and their relationship to a crime scene. The criminal acts can range from physical assault to sexual assault, right through to the act of murder and all of them will have an element of […]
IMAGE SOURCE: Pixabay, public domain. When it comes to undergraduate degree programs, the number of students in each major is far from equal. Some bachelor’s degree programs are considerably more popular than others. Find out if your major is one of the most popular degree programs in the United States – and what that means […]
Many Americans dream of a career in the field of space exploration – often, as an astronaut exploring outer space. While astronaut roles are few and far between, the right degree could help you attain a different – and still very rewarding – role working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Whether your […]
IMAGE SOURCE: Pixabay, public domain. If you have a desire to work in space exploration and plenty of scientific curiosity, a number of degrees could prepare you for work as a NASA scientist. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration seeks scientists with various educational backgrounds to help further the scientific community’s understanding of space and […]
IMAGE SOURCE According to the American Industrial Hygiene Association, the field of Industrial Hygiene (also known as Environmental Exposure Assessment and Control) is devoted to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, control and prevention of environmental factors or stresses arising in or from the workplace which may cause sickness, impaired health and well being or significant discomfort […]
IMAGE SOURCE: Pixabay, public domain. If knowledge really is power, than an advanced degree in the right subject can help you literally make the world a better place. To attain high-level roles in a number of “green,” environmentally-friendly careers, you will need a graduate degree. Some of the best master’s degree programs for nature lovers […]
