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	Scientist Career Profile A career in science offers a wide variety of employment possibilities. A career in science might include working as a: social scientist, conservation scientist, science technician, atmospheric scientist, physicist, astronomer, computer scientist, medical scientist, biological scientist, scientific researcher or a number of other science-related fields. Let's see what makes working as a scientist so rewarding. Challenging Work The work of scientists is similar to that of engineers. They use their creativity, energy and talents combined with their mathematics and science background to help solve everyday problems. Scientists get to work in the design, creation and development of new products, as well as work in the production, monitoring, maintenance and even testing of these products. Career Tidbits Here is some interesting information about a career in science according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. - Scientists generally work 40 hours per week, but may be asked to work more under tight deadlines and heavy work schedules. Their daily tasks often involve work in a laboratory or even in the field. - Scientists constantly need to learn new things in order to keep on top of the latest research and technological changes. - Scientists typically work in a group on a research project. Collaboration is a big part of being a scientist. - Gaining a bachelor's degree in your particular area of interest is a minimum. You may want to pursue an advanced degree. You will most likely be surrounded by people with a Ph.D and even some with medical degrees. You will not be able to go much further than a position as a Research Associate without an advanced degree. - Scientists commonly gain employment in academic institutes (like universities and non-profit organizations). They may also work in corporate environments. A career as a scientist is a very prestigious career field. Many important people in history were considered scientists. The best scientists are those that are curious about the world we live in and strive to make it a better place. Author: John Daye   Set Up a Creativity Center If your kids are always begging to watch television or to turn on the video game system, maybe you need to help them find some alternatives. You will always hear people grumping about how kids never use their imaginations anymore or about how their creativity is squelched by the television. The problem is that kids learn by watching adults, and if we turn on the television when we are bored, then so will they. The best way to get your kids away from in front of the television is to give them a viable alternative. One great option is to set up a creativity center. Here are a few things that you may want to include. Art Desk An art desk can take many different forms. The only thing that it really needs to include is plenty of space. Of course, there are myriad other options that you can include, such as cups to put paints, slots for pens and markers, clips to hold down paper and even built-in easels. Develop a flat space where they can use modeling clay and make sure the kids have a bin to store it in so it doesn't dry out. The more gadgets you have at your kid’s art desk, the more likely they are to want to spend time there. Science Desk Do your kids always want to do experiments? Set up a place in your creativity center to carry these experiments out. Use clear plastic cups to grow plants or keep a hamster cage. The possibilities are limitless and once you get your kids engaged in this area, they will naturally be drawn to it when they are bored. The appeal of making something to do instead of just being entertained may be enough to win back their imaginations. You can even buy a basic science kits loaded with simple yet safe experiments that will teach your kids the elementary principles of working in a lab and making observations. The kids'll be learning without even realizing it. Stage/Theatre Whether it is puppet shows or an actual stage where your kids can put on shows, they will derive hour after hour of creative entertainment in a stage or theatre space. Turn them loose with a goal, and your kids will create, design, perform and dream their way to bigger and better productions than you probably though them capable of. This is an excellent way for parents to encourage the creative abilities in their kids. It is also a good way for kids to learn to work together and to help some children who may be a little bit more shy come out of their shells. You can make this experience more interactive by including the use of the art desk. Not only can your kids perform, they can use the art desk to design and decorate their stage props. This is a great way to teach them how different facets of creativity work together to form one complete project. It also creates an opportunity for kids with different talents to get involved in every stage of the process. Author: Lily Morgan