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Physicists

Also called: Health Physicist, Physicist, Research Scientist, Scientist

What They Do

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Career Pathway: Science and Mathematics

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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Industries at a Glance, at bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag_index_alpha.htm (visited March 20, 2024).