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Pursuing a career inAstrophysics

Cheyenne K. Scott

ICT CareersPeriod 1

At the California Institute of Technology

Wednesday, May 25, 2011


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Table of ContentsKuder Assessment Results screen capture- (1 Slide)

Career Title/ Career Cluster and Pathway- (1 Slide)

Description/Specialties/Job Outlook/Why did you choose this job? (1 Slide)

Earnings & California Salaries- (1 slide)

Post High School Education/Training- Degree or Certificate Title (1 Slide)

College Information from Brochure (2 slides)

Related Occupations (1 Slide)

Related Majors (1 slide)

Tasks/Duties (1 Slide)

Movie Clip of Job embedded (1 Slide)

Credits- List Where you got info (Websites: Cal College Search, College, BLS...photos, etc) 1 Slide



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Kuder Assessment

My resultsdetermining myskills and

interests basedon this website.



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Astronomical Physics



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What is Astrophysics?

Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the

universe, including the physical properties (luminosity, density, temperature, and

chemical composition) of celestial objects such as galaxies, stars, planets,

exoplanets, and the interstellar medium, as well as their interactions. The study of

cosmology addresses questions of astrophysics at scales much larger than the size

of particular gravitationally-bound objects in the universe.

What they do.

Conduct research into the phases of physical phenomena, develop theories and

laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply

laws and theories to industry and other fields.

Physicists and astronomers held about 17,100 jobs in 2008.



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EarningsBased on Kuders estimates.

Salary is, admittedly, a highpriority for me.

Annual salaries for the anyonein thefield of physics is, comparatively,very high.



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Necessary Post-High School

EducationEducation:

Doctoral degree or a bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education

required for this occupation. However, it may also require graduate school.

The major, of course, is in Astrophysics.

Experience:

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for this occupation. May

require more than five years of experience.

Training:

Employees may need some on-the-job training, but this occupation usually

assumes that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-



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College of Choice:

California Institute of TechnologyMission Statement

The mission of the California Institute of

Technology is to expand human knowledge and

benefit society through research integrated with

education. We investigate the most challenging,fundamental problems in science and technology

in a singularly collegial, interdisciplinary

atmosphere, while educating outstanding students

to become creative members of society.



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4 years of math (including

calculus)

1 year of physics

1 year of chemistry

3 years of English (4 years

recommended)

1 year of U.S. history/government (waived forinternational students)

- Requirements foradmission -

The academic work of the Institute is organized into six

divisions Biology,Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,Engineering and Applied Science, Geological and

Planetary Sciences, Humanities and Social Science,

andPhysics, Mathematics, and Astronomy.

- Academic divisions -

- Costs -In-state Tuition and fees - $36,282

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees - $36,282

Room and Board - $11, 397

Books and Supplies - $1,232

Estimated Personal Expenses - $1,974



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Related Occupations

Mathematicians

Operations Research Analysts

Chemical Engineers

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Materials Engineers

Materials Scientists

Hydrologists

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary



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Related Majors

General Physics

Atomic/Molecular PhysicsElementary Particle PhysicsPlasma and High temperature PhysicsNuclear PhysicsOptical PhysicsCondensed Matter and Material PhysicsAcoustics

Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

Health/Medical Physics



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Tasks/Duties

Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.

Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.

Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.

Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at

scientific conferences.

Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.

Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or

medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.

Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories andlaws

to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.

Observe the structure and properties of matter, and the transformation and propagation of energy, using

equipment such as masers, lasers, and telescopes, in order to explore and identify the basic principles

governing these phenomena.



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Video for Astronomy

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