Career of the Month: An Interview With Audiologist Brian Fligor

Journal Article | August 2010

Hearing is an important sense that many of us take for granted. Unless we are affected by hearing loss, we often do not think twice about listening to our favorite tunes or a neighbor’s conversation. Many things—from a…

Career of the Month: An Interview With Urologist Chad DeRosa

Journal Article | October 2009

The organs, tubes, muscles, and nerves that work together to create, store, and carry urine make up the urinary system. Urologists are surgeons that focus on diseases of this system—which includes the kidneys, ureters,…

Career of the Month: An Interview With Mars Mission Manager

Journal Article | August 2013

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. In this month’s issue we learn all about being a Mars mission manager.

Career of the Month: An Interview With Microscopist Hari Shroff

Journal Article | October 2013

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue highlights a microscopist career.

Career of the Month: An Interview with Perfumer Christopher Laudamiel

Journal Article | December 2003

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s column focuses on the job of a perfumer.

Careers in Science: An interview with firefighter Denise Dierich

Journal Article | April 2003

From biochemistry and teaching, to firefighting and paramedics, Denise Dierich's love of learning constantly yields new challenges and rewards as she provides a vital service to the community.

Career of the Month: An Interview with Ethnobotanist Maria Fadiman

Journal Article | June 2007

According to Plant Talk (2007), approximately 270,000 species of plants exist on Earth. The numbers of known species—including trees, flowers, fruits, and herbs—increases almost daily as scientists make new discoveries…