Pursuing a career in Astrophysics

At the California Institute of Technology Cheyenne K. Scott ICT Careers Period 1

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Table of Contents
Kuder 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 Certicate 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 results determining my skills and interests based on 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 elds. Physicists and astronomers held about 17,100 jobs in 2008.

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Earnings
Salary is, admittedly, a high priority for me. Annual salaries for the anyone in the eld of physics is, comparatively, very high.

Based on Kuders estimates.

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Necessary Post-High School Education

Education: 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 ve 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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California Institute of Technology

Mission Statement The mission of the California Institute of Technology is to expand human knowledge and benet 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.

College of Choice:

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- Academic divisions - Requirements for admission 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 for international students)
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.

- 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

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Related Majors
General Physics Atomic/Molecular Physics Elementary Particle Physics Plasma and High temperature Physics Nuclear Physics Optical Physics Condensed Matter and Material Physics Acoustics 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 scientic journals or by presenting information at scientic 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 and laws 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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