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Summary
Summary
We live in a high tech world, and technology is advancing ever more rapidly. Companies dedicated to high tech endeavors are the way of the future. Fortunately, no one has to be left behind. Whether you're a computer whiz, possess leadership talents, or have a knack for selling products, you can find a steady, lucrative career in the business of high tech. Careers in High Tech gives you invaluable tips for finding a job in one of the many areas that make up this diverse field. Whether you're interested in computer design or network analysis, program management or product marketing, this guide will help you: Develop a clear understanding of your career options, Key in on the specialty most suited for you-from R & D to manufacturing to sales, Understand what to expect in an entry-level job, Find the education and training you'll need to stay one step ahead of the competition, Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects. Book jacket.
Table of Contents
Part 1 The High-Tech Professions | p. 1 |
Chapter 1 Technology and Science | p. 7 |
What is technology? | |
Who works in technology? | |
Statistics on the professions | |
Where do technologists work? | |
Chapter 2 What Is High Technology? | p. 17 |
Thinking outside the box | |
Characteristics of high-tech industries | |
Today's high-tech lineup | |
The race to patents | |
Chapter 3 High-Tech Workers | p. 29 |
Researchers, developers, inventors | |
The natural and social sciences | |
Natural science and engineering disciplines | |
Job titles on campus | |
Job titles at government or private laboratories | |
Job titles in private industry | |
Nontech workers in high tech | |
Chapter 4 Education and Career Planning | p. 41 |
Exploring high-tech careers | |
College-maybe? | |
Major choices College preparation | |
Bachelor's, master's, or doctorate? | |
Career development while in college | |
Part 2 The High-Tech Industries | p. 53 |
Chapter 5 Advanced Materials and Materials Processing | p. 57 |
Materials | |
Nanomaterials | |
Advanced materials | |
Materials processing | |
Who works with automation technologies? | |
Electronic materials | |
R&D in materials and processes | |
Chapter 6 Biotechnology | p. 69 |
Biopharmaceuticals | |
Biotech workers | |
Chapter 7 Medical Technology and Health Care | p. 75 |
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology | |
Medical devices | |
Health information technology | |
Chapter 8 Electronics, Computers, and Communications | p. 81 |
Moore's law | |
Microelectronics | |
Computers | |
Communications equipment | |
Chapter 9 Information Technology | p. 91 |
Current opportunities | |
Job titles | |
Chapter 10 Energy and the Environment | p. 99 |
High-tech energy | |
Energy workers | |
Environmental high tech | |
Part 3 The High-Tech Career Paths | p. 105 |
Chapter 11 Biological Sciences | p. 111 |
History of the biological sciences | |
Biologists | |
Education | |
Chapter 12 Chemical Engineering | p. 117 |
Roots of chemical engineering | |
The environment and chemical engineering | |
Chemical engineers | |
Education | |
Chapter 13 Chemistry | p. 123 |
History of chemistry | |
Modern chemistry | |
Chemists | |
Chapter 14 Computer Science and Computer Engineering | p. 129 |
Job titles | |
Outlook | |
Chapter 15 Medical Science | p. 133 |
History of medicine | |
Education | |
Outlook | |
Chapter 16 Electrical Engineering | p. 137 |
History of electrical engineering | |
Electrical engineers | |
Education | |
Chapter 17 Mechanical Engineering | p. 141 |
Roots of mechanical engineering | |
Mechanical engineers | |
Education | |
Chapter 18 Physics | p. 145 |
Roots of physics | |
Physicists | |
Education | |
Appendix A Professional and Trade Associations | p. 149 |