The Career Cornerstone Center career planning resources in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, and healthcare. The SCCC Field RSS features a new profile of a career path each week. en-us 2011 Career Cornerstone Center http://www.careercornerstone.org Computer and information systems managers play a vital role in the implementation and administration of technology within their organizations. They plan, coordinate, and direct research on the computer-related activities of firms. In consultation with other managers, they help determine the goals of an organization and then implement technology to meet those goals. They oversee all technical aspect of an organization, such as software development, network security, and Internet operations. 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Sonographers operate the equipment, which collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician. Find out more... http://www.careercornerstone.org/medtech/diagmedson/diagmedson.htm One of the main functions of actuaries is to help businesses assess the risk of certain events occurring and to formulate policies that minimize the cost of that risk. For this reason, actuaries are essential to the insurance industry. Actuaries assemble and analyze data to estimate the probability and likely cost of the occurrence of an event such as death, sickness, injury, disability, or loss of property. Actuaries also address financial questions, including those involving the level of pension contributions required to produce a certain retirement income and the way in which a company should invest resources to maximize its return on investments in light of potential risk. Find out more... http://www.careercornerstone.org/actuarialscience/actuarialscience.htm The rapid and widespread use of computers and information technology has generated a need for highly trained workers proficient in various job functions. These computer specialists include computer scientists, database administrators, and network systems and data communication analysts. Find out more... http://www.careercornerstone.org/compsci/compsci.htm Combining medical technology and the human touch, those working in healthcare administer care around the clock. They respond to the needs of millions of people – from newborns through geriatrics; whether it's for health and wellness or caring for the critically ill. Healthcare will generate 3.2 million new wage and salary jobs between 2008 and 2018, more than any other industry, largely in response to rapid growth in the elderly population. 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Their work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than that of scientists and engineers. Many engineering technologists assist engineers and scientists, especially in research and development. Others work in quality control -- inspecting products and processes, conducting tests, or collecting data. In manufacturing, they may assist in product design, development, or production. Find out more... http://www.careercornerstone.org/engtech/engtech.htm Mechanical engineers use the principles of energy, materials, and mechanics to design and manufacture machines and devices of all types. They create the processes and systems that drive technology and industry. Mechanics, energy and heat, mathematics, engineering sciences, design and manufacturing form the foundation of mechanical engineering. Mechanics includes fluids, ranging from still water to hypersonic gases flowing around a space vehicle; it involves the motion of anything from a particle to a machine or complex structure. Find out more... http://www.careercornerstone.org/mecheng/mecheng.htm Computer scientists work as theorists, researchers, or inventors. Their jobs are distinguished by the higher level of theoretical expertise and innovation they apply to complex problems and the creation or application of new technology. The areas of computer science research range from complex theory to hardware design to programming-language design. Some researchers work on multidisciplinary projects, such as developing and advancing uses of virtual reality, extending human-computer interaction, or designing robots. They may work on design teams with electrical engineers and other specialists. Find out more... http://www.careercornerstone.org/compsci/compsci.htm Engineers apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between perceived social needs and commercial applications. Engineers design products, machinery to build those products, plants in which those products are made, and the systems that ensure the quality of the products and the efficiency of the workforce and manufacturing process. Engineers design, plan, and supervise the construction of buildings, highways, and transit systems. They develop and implement improved ways to extract, process, and use raw materials, such as petroleum and natural gas. Find out more... http://www.careercornerstone.org/engineering/engineering.htm Mathematics is one of the oldest and most fundamental sciences. 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