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Building Green
In today's What Next? story, we surprised Nathan with a visit to the California Academy of Sciences (CAS) remarkable building. Did you know it's also the world's greenest museum? Some really bright architects and engineers worked on the building, including Alasdair McGregor, who designed the building's living roof.
We also told you that environmental engineering is an up-and-coming field, so you know that the CAS building isn't the only one creating green solutions for themselves. Check out the slideshow to learn more about other great examples of clever engineering.
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Happy Spring!
It's the first day of spring! (Even though in New York, it kind of already feels like summer.) To celebrate, here's a look at some upbeat news making headlines today.
First up, it looks like good news on the graduation front. More teens are getting their diplomas, says research presented at an advocacy summit in Washington D.C.. The stats showed that 75% of teens graduated from high school in 2009, leaving a gap of 15% to reach the goal of 90% by 2020 set by the America's Promise Alliance.
D.C. is also where you can see Cherry Blossoms in full force, like President Obama and UK Prime Minister David Cameron did last week when the British leader was in town. This week, the Pres is meeting with the Irish Prime Minister Edna Kenny.
Last, two headlines from the heavens, sort of. Ashton Kutcher has joined the waiting list for a trip to suborbital space with Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic. Tickets for that trip cost about $200k! Also, Hillary Clinton is on board with a new a expedition to find out what happened to Amelia Earhart -- who disappeared over the South Pacific 75 years ago.
What do you think about the headlines this week? Are you curious about Earhart? Do you think grad rates could be higher? Tell us in the comments.
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Cool Jobs (That Pay!)
If you're thinking about the future, you're probably considering what kind of job you want when you get out of school. You might think being a lawyer or a doctor or a scientist is a good idea -- and it might be -- but sometimes it helps to be a little more specific when planning. And that’s especially true because of the cost of higher education. No one wants to graduate from college and then law school with debt only to find out that the starting salary for a lawyer can be less than $50,000. To help you get started discovering the perfect gig for your future, we spoke to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), to find out what jobs are in demand and pay well, and then we choose the ones that seem pretty fun on top of that. A quick tip – the BLS is a pretty great resource when you’re thinking about what kind of job you might like. They have a searchable database that lets you find out all sort of information about careers, including salary, what kind of education you’ll need and if the job you’re interested in is going to be in demand when you graduate. When you find something you think you might be interested in, ask around and see if anyone you know does that kind of work. Talking to them or even spending some time at their work can be very helpful in making such a big decision.
Without further delay, then, here are some ideas for what to be when you grow up.
Biomedical Engineer
If you're into math and science, you may have heard that engineering is a good career path for you. There are lots of different kinds of engineers, but as far as jobs and salary go, biomedicine might be your best bet. The field is expanding as health care expands, plus, when you think about it, being the creator of something that's going to end up saving lives is pretty cool.
What you'll do: Solve problems for researchers and doctors by designing devices that aid in therapy and diagnostics.
What you'll earn: Between $48,000 and $120,000 per year.*
Veterinarian
We're happy this one is on the list because based on the emails we get about our What Next? series, a lot of you are interested in a career as an animal doctor. To become one, you'll most likely need a four-year college degree (some vet schools will accept students that haven't completed a bachelor's degree, but have a large number of credits towards one) and you'll definitely need a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine -- that will take another four years of school. But if you like animals, the payoff is well worth the effort.
What you'll do: Provide medical care for animals. Keep in mind that most vets - around 80% -- work in private practice, so you'll have to have some business skills to keep your office running smoothly.
What you'll earn: Between $46,000 and $140,000 per year.
Personal Financial Advisor
If you like money, thinking about savings and investments and helping other people to make decisions about their money, this might be the career for you. For this job, you'll need to have a Bachelor's Degree and many also have Master's degrees in finance or business administration. You'll also need a number of licenses depending on the state you'll be working in and the products you sell. Although not required, some advisers also have a professional certification called a CFP (Certified Financial Planner).
What you'll do: Help clients make decisions about savings, insurance and investments.
What you'll earn: Between $45,000 and $120,000 per year.
Biomedical Engineer
If you're into math and science, you may have heard that engineering is a good career path for you. There are lots of different kinds of engineers, but as far as jobs and salary go, biomedicine might be your best bet. The field is expanding as health care expands, plus, when you think about it, being the creator of something that's going to end up saving lives is pretty cool.
What you'll do: Solve problems for researchers and doctors by designing devices that aid in therapy and diagnostics.
What you'll earn: Between $48,000 and $120,000 per year.*
Veterinarian
We're happy this one is on the list because based on the emails we get about our What Next? series, a lot of you are interested in a career as an animal doctor. To become one, you'll most likely need a four-year college degree (some vet schools will accept students that haven't completed a bachelor's degree, but have a large number of credits towards one) and you'll definitely need a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine -- that will take another four years of school. But if you like animals, the payoff is well worth the effort.
What you'll do: Provide medical care for animals. Keep in mind that most vets - around 80% -- work in private practice, so you'll have to have some business skills to keep your office running smoothly.
What you'll earn: Between $46,000 and $140,000 per year.
Personal Financial Advisor
If you like money, thinking about savings and investments and helping other people to make decisions about their money, this might be the career for you. For this job, you'll need to have a Bachelor's Degree and many also have Master's degrees in finance or business administration. You'll also need a number of licenses depending on the state you'll be working in and the products you sell. Although not required, some advisers also have a professional certification called a CFP (Certified Financial Planner).
What you'll do: Help clients make decisions about savings, insurance and investments.
What you'll earn: Between $45,000 and $120,000 per year.
Millwright
If you're into fixing and building things, a career in high-tech manufacturing might be for you. You may have heard about factories closing and workers being laid off in the past few years, but most of those workers were unskilled factory floor workers. Industrial mechanics and millwrights are in high demand right now because so few people have the experience and skills necessary to build and repair equipment and tools factories need. And while you'll need specialized training from a technical school or as an apprentice, this is one job that you don't need four-year degree -- or college debt -- to land.
What you'll do: Install and or repair high-tech manufacturing equipment in factories.
What you'll earn: Between $40,000 and $75,000 per year.
Athletic Trainer
Like sports? Like being a part of a team? Though jobs on the sidelines at NFL games are usually a little hard to come by, the opportunities for athletic trainers are on the rise as more schools hire these professionals to be a part of their athletic programs. Plus, you might end up working for a professional sports team, which would be a great gig if you've got a fave team. For this job, you'll need at least a B.A. and many trainers also have advanced degrees. Keep in mind that you'll also probably be working hours that are outside of traditional 9-5 schedules -- you go where your team goes!
What you'll do: Assist clients with workouts and diet plans and teach them how to perform exercises without getting injured.
What you'll earn: Trainers typically earn between $40,000 and $60,000 per year. (Admittedly, this is less than the other careers on this list, but for someone who loves the gym, it is pretty cool.)
Biophysicist
“Bio-what?” some of you might be thinking? Turns out, combining biology and physics can be a pretty cool job, and it's one that's in demand too. And though in most cases you’ll have to spend some time getting your Ph.D., there are opportunities to work in a lab at a university or for a company doing research. What you’ll be doing on a day-to-day basis depends on what you specialize in – it can range from medical research to developing biofuels to trying to develop crops that yield more food, which is an important job when the global population is on the rise.
What you'll earn: Between $40,000 and $75,000 per year.
Athletic Trainer
Like sports? Like being a part of a team? Though jobs on the sidelines at NFL games are usually a little hard to come by, the opportunities for athletic trainers are on the rise as more schools hire these professionals to be a part of their athletic programs. Plus, you might end up working for a professional sports team, which would be a great gig if you've got a fave team. For this job, you'll need at least a B.A. and many trainers also have advanced degrees. Keep in mind that you'll also probably be working hours that are outside of traditional 9-5 schedules -- you go where your team goes!
What you'll do: Assist clients with workouts and diet plans and teach them how to perform exercises without getting injured.
What you'll earn: Trainers typically earn between $40,000 and $60,000 per year. (Admittedly, this is less than the other careers on this list, but for someone who loves the gym, it is pretty cool.)
Biophysicist
“Bio-what?” some of you might be thinking? Turns out, combining biology and physics can be a pretty cool job, and it's one that's in demand too. And though in most cases you’ll have to spend some time getting your Ph.D., there are opportunities to work in a lab at a university or for a company doing research. What you’ll be doing on a day-to-day basis depends on what you specialize in – it can range from medical research to developing biofuels to trying to develop crops that yield more food, which is an important job when the global population is on the rise.
What you’ll do: Work on experiments in the lab and record the
results. Depending on your specialty, your research could involve field studies
that bring you to different regions of the world to test your theories.
What you’ll earn: Between $80,000 and $140,000 per year.
*All salary information comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and will vary by region.
10,000 Hours
In Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers, he suggests that anyone can become an expert at anything if they work at it for 10,000 hours. And while success on the SAT doesn't take that long, there’s a reason the phrase “practice makes perfect” has become a cliché.If you play sports, video games or music, if you like to cook or act or draw, or if you’re into anything at all, you know that the more you can practice that thing you do, the better you get at it. Taking the SAT, or any kind of test, is no different. The good news is that though the actual college entrance exam is meant as a gauge to test what you already know, there are many ways to get better at it.
Keep reading for five tips to help you tackle the SAT.
- Read,
read read. The more reading you do, the more you get used to the way authors
organize words, sentences and paragraphs to create a narrative, explain a
concept or report a news story. The good news about this tip is you can pretty
much pick whatever you enjoy and still get better at the SAT. If you’re into
vampire novels, that’s cool. Sports stories are good too. Even graphic novels
or how-to books can help. For variety, find a genre you think you might
not be so into, like biographies, and give that a try. You might find your new
favorite thing!
- Embrace the Official Question of the Day. Even when you’re not necessarily in the middle of intense study-time, you can at least commit to signing up for an email reminder for a vocab word or SAT question. You can also download an App for a daily question. Most of them only take a few minutes to answer and come straight to your inbox or phone. This one is so easy that there’s really no reason NOT to do it.
- Take practice tests. When you take a practice test, you familiarize yourself with the types of questions you will see on test day. It’s really the only way to find out what you need to work on and celebrate what you’ve already mastered. Happily, there are a lot of practice tests out there, but keep in mind that the best one comes straight from the College Board, the people who administer the real test. You can find it here.
- Brush up on math basics. The thing about math is that it builds on itself. When you know the basics well, the more complicated stuff is easier. When you answer math practice questions, think about the ways they’re similar to each other, and try to understand the concept behind them. When you find something that doesn’t make sense, find out why. Need help? This is a good place to start.
- Know the SAT facts. First, know what to expect on test day. Understanding what’s going to happen can do a lot to alleviate any nervousness you might have. For example, did you know you can bring a snack to the SAT? No one wants low-blood sugar to result in a less-than-the-best you can do score.
Other things to keep in mind: don’t be afraid to write in your test booklet. Mark when you skip a question so you remember to go back to it. Cross out choices that you know aren’t right – it’s easier to choose between two answers than four! If you don’t know an answer, you may want to make an educated guess, especially if you have eliminated one or more answer choices. Feel free to make drawings to help illustrate your thinking on the math section.
Finally, try to keep things in perspective. SAT scores are only one of several factors that colleges consider in the admission process. Remember, you are in control. Come prepared, and pace yourself.
Going to Grad School
Choosing to attend a graduate school is becoming more and more popular, but are people going for the right reasons? Here’s my story on why I decided to go back to school. I felt like my undergraduate experience was not enough to get a competitive job in broadcast journalism. After graduating with a Bachelor's in Music and Communications from New York University, I decided to work in Public Relations. I worked for two years and taking this time to get work experience was essential in making my decision to go back to school. By working for two years, I found my passion for journalism and writing. I knew I would need training to get a job in broadcast journalism, so I decided to become a student yet again and get my Master’s.
Here's the hard part, going to graduate school costs money! I did my research and looked at a ton of programs in the Northeast that offered graduate programs in journalism. A big part of my decision in schools was based on the scholarships they offer their potential students. I was between Boston University and New York University, but decided with NYU since they offered me the most scholarship money and I knew I wanted to stay in New York, which is a major hub for news. Their program also rocked and they have a real news studio. But New York is expensive and I had to make the decision to take out a small loan for living expenses. Adding debt is never fun and it is definitely something you have to think about, but in my case I think it was worth it.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience at NYU. Graduate school is definitely what you make of it and I was happy to be able to get as much hands on experience as possible. During my graduate education, I also got the opportunity to do three internships (one of them here at Channel One) which gave me an inside look into what exactly I want to do in news after graduation. Graduate school is a big decision, but in my case, it was one of the best decisions I made for my career.
And now, after graduation in December, it's time to look for a job.
Jessica Kumari
Clearwater Beach, Florida native Jessica Kumari cultivated a passion for news at her campus TV station at Georgetown University. She then moved to New York City and joined the prestigious NBC Page Program before serving as a production assistant for Brian Williams.
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Shelby Holliday
Shelby Holliday is passionate about all things Millennial. From politics to prom, her favorite assignments involve talking to students and discussing issues that affect young people.
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Scott Evans
Scott Evans has been working in entertainment and media since the third grade. After studying communications and theatre at Purdue University, he worked as a NBA On-Court Host for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever. He most recently worked as the West Coast Correspondent at the millennial news organization, One Minute News.
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Jason Witmer
Producer Jason Witmer has worked in just about every type of journalistic medium including writing for magazines and producing pieces for NPR. He fell in love with video as a medium at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism before spending three years at the Houston Chronicle. He is happy to be at Channel One now, a show he grew up watching.
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Kristen Brody
Kristen Brody is a graduate of the University of Missouri's journalism school and a Production Associate at Channel One.
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Gary Hamilton
Gary knows something about that famous Texas pride, he was born and raised in Houston (where he grew up watching Channel One in Middle and High School) and then he graduated from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and studied abroad at Oxford University in the U.K.
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Jessica Rojas
Jessica Rojas is a born and bred New Yorker whose love of all types of music, dance and entertainment took her to Los Angeles where she studied at the University of Southern California. Her love of music is what brought Jessica back to New York to share that passion with you at Channel One.
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Sarah Mirza
Producer Sarah Mirza is a graduate of Wellesley College and the Master's journalism program at Boston University. She loves to write and lives for those adrenaline-fueled breaking news situations.
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Kristin Sachau
Producer Kristin grew up in San Diego, California and graduated from San Diego State University. When she got involved with documentary filmmaking, she realized she had a passion for storytelling and she's been doing it every since.
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Evan Groll
Associate Producer Evan Groll started at Channel One as an intern. He enjoys covering international news, human interest pieces and stories centered around social injustices (or even better, a combination of the three).
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