Morkes, Andrew

Renewable energy (wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, and bioenergy) has emerged as a more environmentally friendly, sustainable option to fossil fuels (oil, coal, natural gas). A career in renewable energy is the perfect choice for those who care about the environment and want to use their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills to make the world a better place. In this book, you'll learn about career paths for renewable energy workers, the types of renewable energy, typical educational paths for renewable energy workers, key skills for success in the field, methods of exploring renewable energy careers while in school, average salaries, and much more. Renewable Energy Worker is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

A career as an alternative reality developer is the perfect choice for those who like technology, have a vivid imagination, and enjoy a constantly changing and rewarding work environment. In this book, you'll learn about virtual, augmented, and mixed realities; how to become a developer; key skills for success in this career; methods of exploring careers in alternative reality while in school; and much more. Alternative Reality Developer is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

A career as an entertainment engineer is the perfect choice for those who want to use their design and engineering skills to build roller coasters, water parks, and other entertainment facilities. In this book, you'll learn about career paths in entertainment engineering, typical education paths for entertainment engineers, the traits you'll need to be successful in the field, methods of exploring the career while in school, average salaries, and much more. Entertainment Engineer is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

Cybercrime affects everyone--from individuals to companies, colleges and universities, government agencies, and the military. Annual damage from cybercrime is expected to cost the companies, government agencies, and individuals $6 trillion annually by 2021. A career as a professional hacker is the perfect choice for those who want to use their computer skills to fight cybercriminals. In this book, you'll learn about career paths for professional hackers, the most common types of cyberattacks, typical educational paths for professional hackers, the traits you'll need to be successful in the field, methods of exploring the career while in school, average salaries, and much more. Professional Hacker is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

A career as a forensic scientist is the perfect choice for those who want to use their knowledge of science and critical-thinking skills to solve crimes and help lawyers, juries, and judges understand the results of scientific tests. In this book, you'll learn about career paths in forensic science, typical education paths for forensic scientists, the traits you'll need to be successful in the field, methods of exploring the career while in school, average salaries, and much more. Forensic Scientist is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

Drones have become extremely important tools for saving money and time and increasing safety for businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. They are also a lot of fun. A career as a drone pilot is the perfect choice for those who like technology and enjoy a constantly changing and rewarding work environment. In this book, you'll learn about the types of drones, the benefits and potential dangers of using drones, typical educational paths for drone pilots, the traits you'll need to be successful in the field, methods of exploring the career while in school, and much more. Drone Pilot is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

By 2025, it's estimated that there will be 8 million driverless vehicles on the road. A career as a driverless vehicle developer is the perfect choice for those who like technology and enjoy a constantly changing and rewarding work environment. In this book, you'll learn about the types of driverless vehicles, the pros and cons of this technology, typical educational paths for developers, key skills for success in this career, methods of exploring careers in driverless vehicle development while in school, and much more. Driverless Vehicle Developer is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) allows machines to learn and act like humans. A career as an artificial intelligence scientist is the perfect choice for those who like technology and enjoy a constantly changing and rewarding work environment. In this book, you'll learn about how scientists teach computers to think; AI-related opportunities in health care, sports, the automotive industry, and more; the benefits and risks of AI; typical educational paths; key skills for success in this career; and much more. Artificial Intelligence Scientist is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

Robots are now in wide use in manufacturing, earth and space exploration, farming, surgery, laboratory research, and many other areas. It's estimated that there are more than 2.6 million robots in the world. A career as a robotics developer is the perfect choice for creative people who like technology and enjoy a constantly changing and rewarding work environment. In this book, you'll learn about career paths for robotics developers, typical education paths, the traits you'll need to be successful in the field, methods of exploring the career while in school, average salaries, and much more. Robotics Developer is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

A career as a computer game and app developer is the perfect choice for those who like technology, are creative, and enjoy a constantly changing and rewarding work environment. In this book, you'll learn about types of computer games and apps, how games are designed, typical educational paths, the traits you'll need to be successful in the field, and much more. Computer Game & App Developer is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.