Careers in Atomic Energy U.S. ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION Division of Technical Information _Understanding the Atom Series_ The Understanding the Atom Series Nuclear energy is playing a vital role in the life of every man, woman, and child in the United States today. In the years ahead it will affect increasingly all the peoples of the earth. It is essential that all Americans gain an understanding of this vital force if they are to discharge thoughtfully their responsibilities as citizens and if they are to realize fully the myriad benefits that nuclear energy offers them. The United States Atomic Energy Commission provides this booklet to help you achieve such understanding. [* Handwritten signature] Edward J. Brunenkant, Director Division of Technical Information UNITED STATES ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg, Chairman James T. Ramey Wilfrid E. Johnson Dr. Theos J. Thompson Dr. Clarence E. Larson Careers in Atomic Energy by Loyce J. McIlhenny CONTENTS THE SCIENTIFIC MIND 3 SCIENTISTS ARE PEOPLE 3 THE TIME TO BEGIN 3 COLLEGE: IS IT A NECESSITY? 5 SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 6 COLLEGE: HOW MANY YEARS? 7 Physical and Biological Sciences 7 Engineering 8 Medicine 8 Veterinary Science 9 Scientific Writing 9 Supporting Fields 9 WORK OF THE ATOMIC SCIENTIST 11 Physics 11 Chemistry 13 Biology 14 Geology 15 Engineering 15 Mathematics 17 Medicine 18 Related Fields 18 LOCATION OF THE ATOMIC SCIENTIST 20 The United States Government 20 Private Industry 20 Educational Organizations 21 Hospitals 21 State and Local Governments 21 Other Organizations 22 PROFESSIONAL SATISFACTION 22 SELECTED READING LIST 23 United States Atomic Energy Commission Division of Technical Information> Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 64-60275 1962; 1964(Rev.) ABOUT THE AUTHOR