Caprican12

First I'd like to say I am not into this only or money. I like science and it would make sense to make money doing what you like obviously. Anyways I wanted to be a planetary geologist and do a lot of work that relates to studying the climate and geology of other moons/planets. I was advised I would either have to major in geology, chem or physics. I was just wondering how in demand those jobs are for someone with a major in physics. If I majored in physics, exactly how well would that work out for me in this economy? Would I have a hard time getting a job or work? I'm no Carl Sagan, I am not great at teaching.. or even math at this point. I was told to do what I love and I do love astronomy and planetary science but I just don't get the impression either are in high demand. What other fields are worth considering? I don't want to sound like I am hopping over I just want to know what other options there are in the (physical) science field. For example I could still do geology and because it appears "clean energy" is taking off, I could invest in those companies using windmills or hydropower for electricity. If that sort of thing is what's "in" that would be a logical decision route right? I was considering other things like lab tech but I'd really want to do the planetary geology stuff because it is what I like. I am just starting out in college so I know it will be A LONG time before I do any of the work, in the mean time do you think geologist or physicists will be in demand by time I graduate? Like I said I am kinda hesitant in majoring in physics and not having a job by the time I graduate. What kind of 'book smarts' does it even take to work on project like HiRISE? Do I just hope I get lucky enough to work with NASA when it's all said and done like a gamble? Being a physicists does not appear to be as interchangeable as say being a RN for example. I was just wondering for some of your advice here, this is all just a dream for me I want to make sure I am on the right track and not setting myself up for failure. I am just starting community college, my advisers are a joke so I was hoping a fellow scientist here could help me.

Bio 101 here! I've never taken a chem class so already I'm seeing where I may have some trouble. Chem wasn't a prereq so I'm hoping this won't involve a heavy amount..

I'm not sure if there is such a thing, I'm looking for internet radio that is all constant science news 24/7. Likely via the internet. I'm not sure how many of you watch NASAtv http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/in… ..or even Chris Pirillo's channel but I'm looking for something like that for ALL of science though, not just space or tech. I don't care if it is video or audio either! I have a few podcasts already, this is not what I am looking for. I want science RADIO!! Anyone know of anything close to this?

I guess this is going to be moved to Speculations forum. I'll have to try some yoga also.

Ok thank you for your reply, I understand this now.

I was watching a lecture on iTunes University and would like to know what field or "branch" in psychology is this? I typed it into Google and got no farther results. These lectures REALLY intrigued me and I would love more on this matter. *You will need to have iTunes for this to work* http://deimos3.apple...493.03684307152 Sorry like I said I could not find them online anywhere else. It is a lecture series from the Open University about space, time and consciousness. Like I said I was fascinated by these video lectures! (all are free). What field of psychology would this be? Any good material (books, videos) I should read? This is my first post and I am glad I found this board I have a feeling it will be my new addiction.