When you think about your future, what do you envision? 🔮 Some can clearly picture it: days spent in a wet lab, taking tissue cultures. Others imagine data mapping and algorithms. Many — and maybe you, too — don't know which path to follow just yet. And that's okay!
Do you see yourself as an analytical math wizard 📊, an inventor 🧪, a tech aficionado 💻? This quiz is designed to determine what type of science genius you are — to help you explore the possibilities available at the intersection of science and health. Answer all questions as truthfully as possible to receive the most accurate answer. Good luck in the next step of your education journey, and have fun!
You are intelligent and love working with numbers. You prefer to work by yourself and you enjoy interpreting data. You are curious and find great satisfaction in solving complex problems.
Data Scientists in the biotech industry apply statistical analysis to molecular biology, including genomics, and rely on a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and programming to carry out their research.
Career Pathway Possibilities: Bioinformatics Scientist, Bioinformatician, Image Processing Scientist
One of the first degrees of its kind, the University of Maryland’s new bachelor of science in biocomputational engineering combines biology with data science to equip and empower students to make an impact in the biotech industry. The Biocomputational Engineering program at UMD incorporates data science into the core curriculum. Download our biocomputational engineering careers guide to learn more today!
Bonus Answer: Your next binge-worthy TV series to watch is Numb3rs. (An FBI agent recruits his brother, who happens to be a mathematical genius and college professor, to help solve his toughest cases)
You are an intuitive thinker and are passionate about technology. Contrary to what others may think, you believe artificial intelligence is one of the most valuable technological advancements of your time. You love to learn and constantly challenge yourself with new ideas.
Machine Learning Engineers in the biotech industry work with data and research, design, and construct self-running artificial intelligence systems to create predictive models. Machine Learning Engineers test, assess, and analyze their findings to carry out and develop more efficient models.
Career Pathway Possibilities: Software Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Researcher, Computer Vision/Deep Learning Engineer
The University of Maryland’s new bachelor of science in biocomputational engineering combines science with technology and computer programming to equip and empower students to make an impact in the biotech industry. Get a head start in this new and emerging field. Download our biocomputational engineering careers guide to learn more today!
Bonus Answer: Your next binge-worthy TV series to watch is Westworld. (The futuristic park, Westworld, is looked after by robotic hosts, who resemble humans.)
You are empathetic and enjoy caring for others. You like working in teams, making you a fantastic collaborator. Health and science intrigues you and you want to help make the world a better place.
Bioengineers work at the intersection of engineering and medical sciences and identify problems to which they develop and create solutions for healthcare professionals. Some of these solutions include: prosthetic limbs; artificial joints, tissue and organs; internal and external wearable devices (pacemaker, heart monitor, diabetes monitor); and more. They also evaluate the safety and efficacy of biomedical devices and run computer simulations to evaluate new drug therapies.
Career Pathway Possibilities: Health Informatics Consultant, Biomedical Engineer, Medical Technology Developer
One of the first degrees of its kind, the University of Maryland’s new bachelor of science in biocomputational engineering combines technology with medical science to equip and empower students to make an impact in the biotech industry. Analyzing thermal and mechanical properties of devices or systems is a core competency of this new program and students will be well-versed specifically on the biomechanics of biomedical devices. Download our biocomputational engineering careers guide to learn more today!
Bonus Answer: Your next binge-worthy TV series to watch is The Dropout. (An ambitious Stanford dropout, Elizabeth Holmes, starts a revolutionary healthcare technology company and rises to fame for all of the wrong reasons.)
You are an inventor who constantly seeks to make something more efficient. You are creative and work well alone or with others. The creation of life organisms fascinates you.
Synthetic Biologists utilize nature to solve problems in medicine, manufacturing, and agriculture. They design or redesign biological parts, systems, and organisms to create fully operational biological systems. They also work in genetic engineering, molecular chemistry, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Career Pathway Possibilities: Statistical Geneticist, Molecular DNA Scientist, Computational Synthetic Biologist
The University of Maryland’s new bachelor of science in biocomputational engineering combines biology and data science to equip and empower students to make an impact in the biotech industry. The concepts of synthetic biology and biological engineering serve as a bedrock of the biocomputational engineering degree, where wet lab experiments allow students to observe cellular and molecular processes and phenomena. Download our biocomputational engineering careers guide to learn more today!
Bonus Answer: Your next binge-worthy TV series to watch is Unnatural Selection. (Confronted by technological and ethical challenges, meet the pioneers in gene-editing techniques and AI in this cerebral documentary.)
You've already got a passion for computers, biology, and solving problems. Now, you're ready to use those interests for the advancement of science, health care, and the greater good. Learn more about the new Biocomputational Engineering degree at the intersection of technology and life science.