The study of genetics and genomics is improving our understanding of the biology of health and disease, and that of our biological world in ways that was never before possible.These advancements have wide applications to biology, health, and society. Opportunity to use training in genetics and genomics exists in a range of fields, including in medicine, academic research, law, journalism, agriculture, commercial industries, and education to name a few.   

Becoming a Scientist

Description: Detailed articles, video interviews with various scientists, and additional information resources for students curious about becoming a scientist

• Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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• URL: http://library.cshl.edu/oralhistory/topic/scientific-experience/becoming-scientist/

Becoming a Scientist - What qualities do you need to succeed in biomedical research?

Description: Video interviews with science professionals describing qualities that make good scientists

• Source: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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• URL: http://www.hhmi.org/becoming/

Careers in Genetics

Description: Information on careers in genetics

• Source: ThinkQuest Oracle Education Foundation
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• URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/17109/careers.htm

Careers in Genetics and the Biosciences

Description: Information and a PDF handout on careers in genetics

• Source: US Department of Energy, Office of Science
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• URL: http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/education/careers.shtml

Careers in Human Genetics

Description: Information on careers in human genetics

• Source: The American Society of Human Genetics
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• URL: http://www.ashg.org/education/careers.shtml

Genomic Careers - Find Your Future

Description: Video interviews with genomic professionals, information on genomic careers, a tool for rating your favorite genomic careers, and an opportunity to test your knowledge of careers in this field

• Source: National Human Genome Research Institute
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• URL: http://www.genome.gov/GenomicCareers/index.cfm

LifeWorks®: Explore Health and Medical Science Careers

Description: Interviews with health and medical science professionals, a searchable database of 100+ careers, career data and statistics

• Source: National Institutes of Health, Office of Science Education
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• URL: http://science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks/