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"Undergraduates should get experience in a lab, the field, or a museum, to see if that sort of research suits them." --Scott Edwards

As Rezende embarks on a new chapter in her life--graduate school-- she looks forward to making more contributions to science.

Science Careers provides direct links to GrantsNet's funding database, so you can find your next science scholarship, internship, or research opportunity.

Successful diversity programs level the playing field for women and minorities by addressing their needs and teaching undergraduates the unwritten rules of academic science.

"Betty got it right away. You've got to do the work. And I really think that's Betty. She's willing to make the sacrifices necessary to reach her goals." --Eric Grotzinger

Scientists with an ability to work across fields can find exciting opportunities in biomaterials.

Spending some time investigating your interests before starting a Ph.D. will improve the likelihood that you pick a project that keeps your interest over several years.

Program goals are to increase the number of American Indian students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in biomedical sciences after transferring to 4-year institutions, and to increase the number of these students participating in biomedical research.

His circuitous route took him through numerous low-paying jobs to community college, a bachelor's degree at the University of Washington, and--eventually--to graduate school at Harvard.

Figuring out what works is vitally important to the country, say U.S. educators. Each year, hundreds of thousands of U.S. students get their only exposure to science in an intro class--and most leave without understanding how science works or with any desire to take further courses.

"For the great majority of students, some time off is a good idea." --Deborah Goldberg

There will be times when you feel like you are being punished for choosing such a tough path, but don't give up. You must trudge along and finish your degree.

"I was optimistically willing to sacrifice any number of years of my life and money for that career path." --Laurie Earls

Scientists with a passion for pedagogy are turning to alternative certification programs to facilitate a transition into the classroom.

"For aspiring researchers, community colleges are an attractive way to begin one's scientific training."

Computer science veteran Ed Lazowska argues that his field is poised to dominate careers in the sciences.

The CIPA grant is part of a program designed to help minority institutions develop science and math curricula while attracting and preparing underrepresented students for careers in STEM.

The first step to realizing this vision, says Ridgway, is for students to take a basic geology class and find out what geologists actually do.

The ACS report on graduate and postdoc training goes where NIH's workforce working group didn't, recommending limiting Ph.D. production among other bold measures.

“There are not only opportunities for scientists in R&D and operations, but also in areas such as marketing, sales, and business development. We are always looking for talent in all these sectors, and we have openings and candidates for these positions all throughout the year.”