Space Careers - Scott Sacknoff

From the exploration of new planets to understanding the universe around us; from building and testing rockets and systems to analyzing data that allow us to monitoring the Earth's environment; from using satellites that help the world communicate to researching and employing the latest cutting edge technologies that benefit space and Earth alike -- a career in the space industry might be for you! And space is not just for engineers and scientists. There are careers for managers, writers, artists, computer programmers, environmentalists, policy analysts, lawyers, accountants, and financiers. Written by legendary space author Leonard David, entrepreneur Scott Sacknoff, and with a foreword from Gemini astronaut and Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin, "Space Careers" is designed to provide students and job seekers the information they need to succeed. No matter if you are in high school, in college, a graduate student, or in the workforce... "Space Careers" will provide you with information you need to find or further your career -- * Schools with dedicated programs related to space and the space sciences * Scholarships and fellowships that can help pay your education * COOP and work opportunities giving real-world experience to students * Advice from an industry CEO on the interview process and resume tips * Where and how to identify job opportunities * Details on how and where to network in the industry * How to keep on top of industry trends and activities * The top hiring companies * Universities building their own student designed satellites and rockets * Opportunities to access to the highest power telescopes to explore the galaxy

EAN: 9781887022194