Annotated Bibliography*: Science

Assistantships and Graduate Fellowships in the Mathematical Sciences. American Mathematical Soc., 2000. Institutions, listed by state, which offer undergraduate and graduate degrees and financial aid in mathematics. Entries include number of faculty and graduate students, assistantships offered and fellowship amounts awarded. Also contains a section on stipends and graduate support offered by outside agencies.

The Big Green Internship Book. Career Education Institutes, 2002. On reserve. Directory describes internships at various organizations involved with environmental concerns. Entries include stipend(s), application instructions and deadline.

Careers in Computers. Lila Stair and Leslie Stair. VGM Career Books, 2002. The authors present an overview of the computer industry today and describe a variety of computer-related careers: systems analysis, programming, operations, security, Internet/Web development, computer design, information management, consulting, training, etc. Other chapters include those of specific interest to women and minorities in the computer industry, job market and salaries, and professional organizations. (QA76.25 .S67 2002)

Careers for Number Crunchers & Other Quantitative Types. Rebecca Burnett. VGM Career Books, 2002. The author discusses the job market and describes a variety of careers using quantitative skills, including those in the financial industry, marketing and market research, science and computer science, etc. (QA10.5 .B87 2002)

Great Jobs for Biology Majors. Blythe Camenson. VGM Career Horizons. 2004. The author presents the job search process for biology majors: self-assessment, resume and cover letters, research, networking, interviewing and follow-up. Also included is a chapter on graduate school. The second part of the book describes careers in botany, zoology, aquatic sciences, teaching, and medical science. (QH314 .C35 2004)

Great Jobs for Chemistry Majors. Mark Rowh. VGM Career Horizons, 1999. The author presents the job search process for chemistry majors: self-assessment, resume and cover letters, research, networking, interviewing, and follow-up. Also included is a chapter on graduate school. The second part of the book describes careers in research and development, teaching engineering and science management. (QD39.5 .R688 1999)

Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors. Julie DeGalan and Bryon Middlekauff. VGM Career Books, 2002. The authors describe careers concerned with environmental issues: teaching, policy, management, science and technology. Job search information includes self-assessment, resume writing, interviewing and networking. (GE60 .D44 2002)

Money for Graduate Students in the Biological and Health Sciences. Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber. Reference Service Press, 2001. Financial aid directory lists opportunities for study or research in the biological sciences. Entries include name of scholarship, name and address or sponsoring organization, e-mail and Web site contacts, purpose of the award, eligibility, amount(s), and application requirements. The reader may access by funding purpose, sponsor, residency, subject area, or deadline date.

Money for Graduate Students in the Physical & Earth Sciences. Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber. Reference Service Press, 2001. Financial aid directory lists opportunities for study or research in the sciences. Entries include name of scholarship, name and address or sponsoring organization, e-mail and Web site contacts, purpose of the award, eligibility, amount(s), and application requirements. The reader may access by funding purpose, sponsor, residency, subject area, or deadline date.

Opportunities in Biotechnology Careers. Mark Rowh. VGM Career Books, 2001. The author provides information on the history, branches and areas of scientific research in the biotech industry. Separate chapters include information on recent developments, job descriptions for scientists and nonscientists in the industry, a discussion of educational preparation, and the job search. (electronic resource)

Opportunities in Forensic Science Careers. Blythe Camenson. VGM Career Books, 2001. The author presents an overview of forensics and describes related careers in science, evidence, investigation, medicine, anthropology, and psychology/psychiatry. Appendices list professional associations, and schools offering training. (electronic resource)
Plunkett's Biotech & Genetics Industry Almanac. Jack W. Plunkett. Plunkett Research Ltd., 2001. Directory lists and describes companies involved in the various components of the biotechnology industry: genomics, biopharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, etc. Entries include a list of products of services, specialties, brand names, salary and financial information, address and phone number. Also included are chapters on trends in the industry, scientific definitions, statistical information, and careers and their paths.

Regional Life Science Employment Directory. Peak Publishing, 2002. Directory lists companies offering employment for scientific research in agriculture, biosciences, cosmetics, diagnostic/medical science, environmental sciences, veterinary medicine, and pharmaceuticals. Entries include address, phone and fax numbers, Web site, major product(s)/interest(s).

Resumes for Scientific and Technical Careers. Editors of VGM Career Horizons. VGM Career Horizons, 2000. The editors take the resume-writer through a step-by-step process: heading, objective, work experience, education, honors, activities, skills, personal information and references. Worksheets and sample cover letters are included. (Q147 .R47 2000)

World Directory of Environmental Organizations. California Institute of Public Affairs, 2001. Directory lists and describes governmental and non-governmental organizations and programs concerned with the protection of the earth's resources. These are presented by category (air quality through youth and the environment) and indexed by world geographical regions.

*This bibliography represents selected resources in the CWS collection. The complete bibliography is available in the CWS Library and may be mailed upon request.