Cool Jobs

A series exploring careers in STEM: science, technology, engineering and math

Chemistry
Cool Jobs: Scientific glassblowers shape science

By Lindsey Konkel NeaboreAugust 25, 2022
Earth
Cool Jobs: Bringing paleontology to the people

By Beth GeigerJune 9, 2022
Chemistry
Cool Jobs: Saliva offers a spitting image of our health

By Kathiann KowalskiMay 6, 2021
Math
Why sports are becoming all about numbers — lots and lots of numbers

By Silke SchmidtMay 21, 2020
Math
Lack of diversity in his field has troubled this mathematician

By Esther LandhuisApril 14, 2020
Science & Society
Before working on spacecraft, this engineer overcame self-doubt

By Carolyn WilkeApril 7, 2020
Earth
Desert trails and microbial life excite this soil scientist

By Carolyn WilkeMarch 31, 2020
Earth
Weight lifting is this planetary scientist’s pastime

By Bryn NelsonMarch 10, 2020

Earth
An accident didn’t stop this geologist from doing field work

By Kathiann KowalskiMarch 3, 2020
Animals
How an encounter with this odd-looking bird inspired a career

By Bryn NelsonFebruary 25, 2020
Brain
Curiosity drives this neuroscientist and artist

By Carolyn WilkeFebruary 18, 2020
Science & Society
Explainer: What is a mentor?

By Bethany Brookshire and Janet RaloffFebruary 11, 2020