This section aims to expose students to a variety of careers through recordings of speakers in a range of careers. The speakers represent careers in academic science, private-sector science, science-related fields, and healthcare.
Academic Science Careers
1. Being a Biology Professor and Molecular Biology Researcher
Dr. Diane Shakes discusses her career path to becoming a molecular biologist. She outlines the required training and the career opportunities available to biologists including teaching at a collegiate level. If you have any questions or would like to further discuss this career, Dr. Shakes can be reached at dcshak@wm.edu
Animal Science
1. Being a Veterinarian
Dr. Savanna Parsons discusses her career path to becoming a veterinarian. She outlines the required training and the career opportunities available to vets. If you have any questions or would like to further discuss this career, Savanna can be reached at leecountyanimalhospital@gmail.com
Biomedical Science
1. Becoming a Clinical Anatomist
Marli Crabtree discusses her career path to becoming a clinical anatomist. She outlines the required training and the career opportunities available in academic anatomy. If you have any questions or would like to further discuss this career, Marli can be reached at colliemr@dukes.jmu.edu
Healthcare
1. Becoming a Physician Assistant
Baylei McCowan discusses her career path to becoming a physician assistant. She outlines the required training and the career opportunities available to PAs. If you have any questions or would like to further discuss this career, Baylei can be reached at baylei.mccowan@lmunet.edu
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers
1. Being a Commercial Diver
Ryan Brothers discusses his career path to becoming a commercial diver. He outlines the required training and the career opportunities available to divers.
2. Being a Electrical Engineer and Entrepreneur
Bobby Cole discusses his career path to becoming a electrical engineer and running his own company. He outlines his training and the career opportunities available in his field.
Here is Bobby’s discussion of his career and company:
Here are the links to the references of Bobby’s recent publications:
Here is the link to Bobby’s discussion of his career, training, and company:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQzM2WYzPgE&list=PLSIoJaaqRrO2FcmI7_KlWFuRjjATZhDww&index=7
Here is the link to a video of Bobby’s company:
3. Being a Pilot
Cody Wolford discuses his career path to become a pilot. He outlines the required training and the career opportunities available in aviation. If you have any questions or would like to further discuss this career, Cody can be reached at codywolford5@gmail.com or 276-690-4650