Decision Scientists

Talk with decision scientists about their careers to learn about educational requirements, typical work duties, the pros and cons of the job, and other topics of interest. Contact professional associations such as the Society for Judgment and Decision Making, Decision Sciences Institute, and the Decision Analysis Society to learn more about the field and to see if they might be able to recommend a decision scientist who would be willing to be interviewed about his or her career. You can also use LinkedIn to identify potential candidates. . Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job? How will advances in technology change the field?

Join the Technology Student Association, which provides students a chance to explore career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, enter academic competitions, and participate in summer exploration programs. Visit http://www.tsaweb.org for more information. Consider also joining Business Professionals of America (https://bpa.org), which offers competitions, educational opportunities, and scholarships.