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Most secure jobs in 2011 and the degrees needed to get them

An article on Monster+Hotjobs lists the most secure jobs in 2011 and describes which jobs will most likely grow in the years to come. These positions have certain educational requirements and if any of these jobs sound interesting to you, the suggested degree programs for each career are listed below. Continue reading

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What is a PhD and is it for me?

Choosing to pursue a PhD is a big decision. There are so many questions that come up when determining whether or not to dedicate 3-6 years of your life studying a certain subject. What can I do with a PhD? … Continue reading

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Most Valuable Undergrad College Degrees

If how much you make after you graduate is a huge factor in your choice of major, it might be time to brush up on those math skills and look into a field in engineering. According to PayScale.com, the majority … Continue reading

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Google Celebrates 115th Anniversary of the X-ray

Today’s Google Doodle (see right) celebrates the 115th anniversary of the x-ray. They were first discovered in 1895, on accident, by a German scientist named Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen while he was experimenting with vacuum tubes. The “x” in the name … Continue reading

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The truth about mathematicians – they’re not all geeks!

For most people, the most dreaded classes they will have to take are math classes. I cringed at the thought of going back to school and taking calculus after being out of school for two years. But, after I touched … Continue reading

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Adult Education – Going Back To School Is Easier Than You Think

The thought of going back to school after being out for two years made me sick to my stomach and the thought of writing any research papers made me have a small anxiety attack, but I knew I needed to … Continue reading

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