Careers in Physical Sciences Description of the Field Pursuing a
career in astronomy, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering,
geology, and physics can be very exciting and professionally
rewarding. Studying physical sciences allows you to understand
the physical world by training you to learn how to ask
questions, make observations and take measurements, evaluate
evidences, and solve problems. Physical scientists learn how
things work, how they interact with one another, and how energy
is transferred from one form to another and to make work done
easier. Physical scientists are also involved with protecting
our environment in which we live. Physical scientists contribute
significantly to the quality of life in society by building
bridges; designing efficient and comfortable homes;
transportation (airplanes, automotive, locomotive etc.);
technology (e.g. computers, Internet, cell phones etc.);
medicine (e.g. x-rays, ultra sound, cardiogram etc.); and many
more. There are several career paths you can follow as a