I want to become scientist. What do I have to do after 10th?
A2AI am not even rescience a scientist but have some family mem। rs are. I am assuming you don't have any specific field you prefer yet (honestly you shouldn't - since you still have time to really understand the differences between the fields). So here are some pointers based on what I know.What to study?Take up major in the science stream for your class XI and XII - No brainer!Real important decision for now - do you drop or keep Bio. If you aren't terrible at it or hate it - I suggest you do keep it till XIIth at least. Many areas of scientific research are based on the human body - e.g. Bio Physics, Bio Infomatics, Bio Electronics. Also if the choice is between Bio and Comp Sci - bear in mind it's easier to learn programming on your own, outside of school if you are really keen.After XIITH you will need to get a Bachelors/Masters and a PhD (potentially even a post doctorate) to become a reputed scientist. There are many jobs available after a Masters program, but a PhD will be required to progress in the fieldWhere to studyIndia vs Abroad - Again this is a critical choice. Within India, apart from few labs within IITs and IISC - research infrastructure is quiet sad. You will in all probability want to go abroad (most likely US). Most people choose to go after undergrad for an integrated Masters plus PhD program. Bear in mind that if you choose to do BSc in India, you will need to do MSc also - because US grad schools require at least a four year undergrad program.Options within India for undergrad - Premier science colleges include St Stephens (Delhi), Loyola (Chennai), Xaviers (Mumbai), Presidency (Calcutta) . Look for a college which has a history of students pursuing higher studies within the science field. You can also try to do an integrated MSc program at IIT or BITS Pilani. (You will need to prepare for entrance exams)For US undergrad - You will need to give both SAT I and II and potentially TOEFL. Also may need to give some advanced papers (AP) in science subjects. I guess this is enough info for now. Check back in 2-3 years for next steps!
How do I become a scientist in India?
In India, Today more than 1000 positions are created for scientist every year.Today a career in R& D (science & Engineering) is not only highly rewarding professionally but also one of the most ideal platforms to design technologies that you want around you. Research as a profession is for those who want to transform tomorrow‘s technologies and want to create life-changing technologies.In India, a scientist typically finds a research job inCSIR NET LabsDRDOISROBARCSome of the govt labs.The basic pre-requisites to even apply to these places for an entry level scientist job is:You must have the good marks in the MScYou must completed the Mtech or the PhD in the relevant field of interest.research output, i.e. research papers.To become a scientist you must give the following level of exams.Some of the institute conduct the own entrance test like:BARCIIScTIFRCommon entrance test jointly conducted by 23 research institutes in Physics, Chemistry and computer science that is JESTYou can also fight for the CSIR NET Exam. After qualifying this exam you can work under the top 32 research labs in India, under the top scientist of INDIA.Click here to check you CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria.You can also give exam like IIT JAM and GATE. These are the MSc level exams.
What degree will better prepare me to become a planetary scientist; Geology or Astrophysics?
I am really lost on what path I need to take in college. I enjoy everything about space, but I find myself largely interested in planetary bodies and asteroids. Ideally, I would like to work with such things in my career. I would really like to avoid going into oil industry or anything like that, my passion is on how planetary bodies live and breathe so to speak. My school has an Astrophysics major and a Geology major. Which would be a better choice for me to get to this point (I of course will be doing graduate school as well)? Here are links to both my Geology and Astrophysics University pages: geo.tcu.edu - Geology phys.tcu.edu - Astronomy and Physics
Is it possible to become a Data Scientist with a poor undergraduate GPA?
Yes, it’s absolutely possible to become a data scientist even with a low undergrad GPA. I actually had poor grades and barely managed to obtain my B.S. many years back. Yet I’m now a senior-level data scientist. So here are my thoughts.First the bad news. Unfortunately grades will matter to some employers. Like it or not, a student’s GPA is a quick and easy way to filter out entry-level candidates. This is especially true if the recruiter has little technical background (e.g. human resources) and only knows how to screen for candidates through a good GPA and lots of technical buzz words. Some firms even have a minimum GPA policy, where a 3.0 cutoff is quite common. So yes, your lower GPA will hurt your chances with some, but not all companies.Now here’s the good news. Even if you had fantastic grades, it would still be tough to obtain a data science position straight out of your undergrad studies. Virtually every data scientist I know has at least a masters degree. Quite a few actually have PhD’s. So one way to redeem yourself is to pursue an advanced degree and do well in your classes. Because of your current grades, you may have to attend an institution that less prestigious than your current one. Alternatively, you could still get admitted to a good grad school if you first enroll in individual courses there and then do well enough to impress the admission committee. A lot of universities now allow non-degree students to take individual courses.If you don’t want to enroll in grad school right away, you can always start your career in a related position such as data analyst. During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to analyze real-world data from your company while studying up on data science. Eventually you should still get a masters degree either full-time or part-time. If you do well in your job e.g. get promoted quickly, it will definitely help when you apply for data scientist roles later on.As for your extracurricular achievements, only the Fermilab experience might be relevant. All the sports and band stuff doesn’t matter that much when applying for technical jobs or for grad school.So to sum it up, despite your setbacks in school, don’t get discouraged. You still have many years to prove that the below-average grades were just a fluke. It may take longer than ideal to achieve your goal of becoming a data scientist, but with passion and determination it can definitely be done. Best of luck!
What advice would you give to a Computer Science major student that you wish you were given when you started learning Computer Science?
Never rely on your education only. Classes are can sometimes be too bland or too theoretical. A lot of CS programs don't even teach what you will do working in the industry.Take Math and problem solving seriously. You use the same skills in programming every day.Focus on the big picture generally - learn the big concepts of computer science, don't get caught up in language specific details.Polish your communication skills. Never excuse yourself to not be social and outgoing because you are a 'computer science nerd'.Work on a balanced healthy lifestyle in eating and exercising. Do not give the excuse again of 'I'm a computer science nerd'.Work on side projects/other interests. The best programmers don't only program. They learn about other topics they are interested in. Programming/Computer science is only a tool like writing or speaking; it must be applied to some area. Forget GPA. Keep above a 3.0 or 3.5 if you must. Work on programming Go to hackathons. Two points for this - socializing, networking, working on projects.Always try and apply for things you don't think you are qualified for. Do not skip out on the career fair, especially if you are a freshman. Be informed of programs like Google Engineering Practicum and Google Summer of Code.Talent is overrated as always. Think of the best programmer you know. A year of hard work can put you on their level.Start competitive programming as early as possible. Master one programming language for interviews.Concepts in computer science aren't mastered in one go. Repetition is important. Consider being a TA for a class. Patience is key to intuition.Have an online presence and blog.Work on hot area topics. Make some apps in data science, machine learning, computer vision, or map reduce just for experience.Work on a fast breadth-first search rather than a fast depth-first search. Do research. Then work for a big company. Then work for a startup. Then work on nonprofits/open source.
I hate science, but i want to become a doctor?
Here are the courses the medical school attached to my institution requires for admission: 1 year of general chemistry with lab, 1 year of organic chemistry with lab, 1 year of physics with lab, 1 year of general biology with lab, 1 year of english, and 1 year of college level math (including 1 semester of calculus). I college you can major in whatever you wish, but will have to take the science courses needed to both get good grades on the MCAT and be considered for application. In rare cases, medical schools may waive some of the prereqs, but that is usually for relatively minor courses like a lab. (In my case I did not take the second Organic chemistry lab nor the second biology lab-but as a Chemical and BIomedical Engineering major had to take 4 calculus classes and 4 extra classes in both chemistry and biology, so missing the labs was not that big a deal.) In medical school you will have to take science, science, and more science. Anatomy, Histology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathophysiology, Pathology, Medical Statistics, Microbiology, and Immunology. All Must be taken and passed. All are hard-core science. If you cannot see yourself studying these topics, and would be miserable doing it, then medical school is something you will hate and as Pangolin said, you need to know science for your everyday work. You will hate your job. If you really love health care, then go into nursing (less science based) or you can even go to school to become an x-ray tech, CT tech, MRI tech, ultrasound tech, lab assistant, surgical tech, or phlebotomist. All are vital components of medical care. To tell you (and respond to the other poster) none of the doctors answering here are trying to be mean, but rather are being realistic. You need the cold hard facts, not a rose-colored version of the truth to make you fell better. I know I would appreciate that more than someone telling me oh don't worry about it there isn't much science.
I have bad grades, but can i still become a veterinarian?
The simple answer to your question is: yes you absolutely can still become a veterinarian! Let me walk you through the career path to becoming a vet: 1.) You will need to graduate from high school 2.) You will need to apply and be admitted to an undergraduate college or university 3.) Once you are in your 4-year college or university you will not start your veterinarian studies. First you will need to earn your bachelors degree (preferably in a science related field such as biology, chemistry, microbiology, zoology, ect..) 4.) Once you graduate with your bachelors degree you will need to apply to GRADUATE SCHOOL (graduate schools are schools that you attend after a 4-year college, at graduate schools you specialize in certain fields and earn advanced degrees such as a "law degree" "medical doctor" "Ph.D" "masters of business", and in your case veterinarian school. 5.) You will then obviously need to pass all your classes in your graduate school and pass state issued boards. ....So back to your original question... yes you can still become a vet! absolutely! When applying to vet school (remember this is after regular 4 year college) they will be concerned with the grades that you received during your 4 years in college, not so much with your high school grades. However, you need to get into a 4-year college or university first, so you definitely need to start working on your grades so that you can get into college first! Also, you don't want to develop bad study habits as those will follow you throughout your academic career. So in conclusion start working on your grades now and take things one step at a time, focus on graduating from high school and getting into college!! NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS!!
How do I top grade 11 science?
To top in any subject in any areas (School, Highschool or College), you need to follow some basic tricks. I found this really important and summarized the facts collecting information through my topper friends.Be attentive in the class - If you are attentive in the class then you can understand the concept. Ask question suddenly if any confusion arises. Never feel shy to do that.Regular study - Never make a habit of procastinating. Study every thing what was taught. If you didn't get sufficient time then try to complete pendings during the weekend. Work more!Try to grab concept - Don't memorize. You need to remember but not memorize. Understand the concepts and remember them. In science, a concept understood correctly can help solve every numericals as well.Solve more problems - After going through the topic, try to solve problems related to the topic. This can improve your calibre. Be exam oriented and try solving problems related to the examinations. You can help increase your marks in this way.Don't follow your mind, follow your soul - You feel lazy studying, why? Because you follow the unwanted thought waves of you mind. Be in present. Don't let mind be your master. But make mind you slave. Use it for your betterment. You are the soul. Quit everything and focus.If you follow this tricks then I bet no one can stop you to be the second to the none. Move on!
What are my chances of becoming a pharmacist ?
Im a senior in high school and I decided to go to pharmacy school but im not sure if i can do it. Im a hard worker with gpa of 3.7. I love math all my grades are in high 90 but on the other side im not into science. I took AP U.S history and AP Euro also I took SUPA Spanish level 1 and SUPA Psychology and I got high scores in those classes. This year im planning to take SUPA economy, public speaking, forensic science and spanish level 2. Also I write, read and speak fluently polish. Can anyone help me decide if i should go for pharmacist or maybe international business. Thanks.