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johnd83

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6. I am suprised to hear she is having trouble finding a job

Reply to JDPriestly (Reply #5)

Wed Jan 25, 2012, 03:52 AM

Jan 2012

A lot of defense contractors desperately need US citizens to work for them because of security clearance issues. It also depends how applied her area is. Finding an academic job can be very tough.

I would also very much like to see more US citizens in science and math but we both culturally and economically discourage it at the moment.

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I have a sister with a PhD in a math and computer field. JDPriestly Jan 2012 #5

I am suprised to hear she is having trouble finding a job johnd83 Jan 2012 #6

I have a BA in math and an MA in economics hfojvt Jan 2012 #7

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