Unfortunately, injuries, illnesses and other disabilities are a reality of life that many individuals must live with. Occupational therapists work to help these patients develop, recover and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. Jan Davis is the president and founder of International Clinical Educators, Inc., and previously ran her own practice for a number of years. She talks with Tim Muma about the purpo...

Jan Davis, president and founder of International Clinical Educators, Inc., continues her discussion with Tim Muma about the field of occupational therapy. In this portion of the interview, Jan focuses on the process of actually getting a job, then she reminisces about some memorable experiences from her career .

With a combination of art and storytelling, photographers find ways to speak without saying a word. Because many organizations are scaling back spending, staff photographers are diminishing, but the field of freelance work remains competitive. Amy Toensing is a photojournalist who has been a regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine for over a decade, and her work appears in a number of other major national public...

Amy Toensing, a photojournalist who has been a regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine for over a decade, rejoins Tim Muma to explain how she acquires clients consistently in a competitive field. Amy also offers up her experienced advice for those looking to start a career as a freelance photographer.

Large projects that include things like roads, buildings and water systems are carefully designed and created to effectively utilize space and be functional for society. Before and during construction, every phase is analyzed to consider a number of factors, ensuring the best setup. This is the work of civil engineers like Brad Aldrich, President of Aldrich and Elliot, who describes to Tim Muma the steps it takes to get int...

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines in the workforce. These individuals design, develop, build and test mechanical devices that are vital for personal and professional use, and it's an industry that continually evolves with the help of advanced technology. Shekhar Chandrashekhar is the Managing Director of Outreach programs for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and he brings over...

Tim Muma continues his conversation with Shekhar Chandrashekhar, the Managing Director of Outreach programs for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Shekhar describes the skills and personalities he looks for in a successful mechanical engineer and the positive impact this profession has on society.

Numbers and statistics can be found in just about every field and profession, making those who have mastered this area "in demand." Tim Muma is joined by Marie Davidian and Montserrat Fuentes, both professors of statistics at North Carolina State University, to help us understand the wide array of functions and importance we can find in statistics. They also discuss some of the more relevant industries for statisticians and...

Tim Muma continues his discussion with Marie Davidian and Montserrat Fuentes, both professors of statistics at North Carolina State University. In part two, the experts describe what they love about this field and touch on some of the myths associated with statisticians.

Before airplanes and spacecrafts take off, they are carefully designed, manufactured and tested to ensure optimal performance and safety. Aerospace engineers take on a variety of roles during this process from start to finish. Kim Hicks, a systems engineer with The Boeing Company, explains her role, describes what her day is like, and gives us the inside scoop on how to get into this important and valuable industry.