>hochbeam at esvx23.es.dupont.com writes:
> In article <bernardic.1.2.2EC8D609 at postbox.acs.ohio-state.edu>, bernardic.1 at postbox.acs.ohio-state.edu (Kris) writes:
> >Hello,
> > I want to make a career out of biology, but I have some doubts.
> >First off does it take intelligence or hard work to make it. I am willing
> >to work hard, but I am not the smartest person in the world.
>> Kris,
>> There are many opportunities in biology at all educational and
> skill levels. You don't have to be Einstein or have a Ph. D.
> By the way, who says you aren't smart? Smart in the real world
> doesn't always show up in a grade point average...
>> If you like the outdoors, there are jobs working in the field
> with animals, plants, and microorganisms. There are lab
> technician and technologist jobs of all kinds, ranging from
> routine preparation of cells and culture media to cloning
> projects. The effort to map and sequence all the DNA of the
> entire human genome (as well as plant and bacterial genomes)
> will demand skilled technical effort. Some of these jobs
> require skill with automated instruments and computers. So
> maybe you're not Einstein, are you good with your hands? Can
> you fix things that are broken? Can you use a computer? Do
> your house plants thrive?
>> There are also biology-related careers in medical technology.
> Today's medical lab is highly automated and computerized, and
> can be an interesting place to be if you can handle some
> pressure on the job.
>> For more info: There are jobs of all kids advertized in
> journals like "Science". There are societies you can join, e.g.
> American Society for Microbiology, and huge conferences with
> associated trade shows like FASEB. Good luck
>> Alan
>>>>>please send me your postal address and I will mail materials to you.
The American Society for Microbiology has much information for
students who are interested in biological careers. Send address to
Office of Education and Training - Careers, American Society for
Microbiology, 1325 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC
20005.
Amy
