Chris asks…
How is Obama going to create 5 million jobs in alternative energy?
The technology to create jobs building wind turbines and electric cars on a large scale is not there.
Is he going to hire 5 million people to dig holes in peoples yards for geothermal systems?
Is he going to hire 5 million people to go door to door teaching people to turns off their lights?
People are not putting solar systems on their houses because the technology is too expensive.
His world is a disney Movie
http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/08/obamas_olympic_ad_on_energy.php
The Expert answers:
I suspect the door-to-door option, it seems like what a “community organizer” would do and everyone always goes back to their roots when it comes to solving complex problems.
Lisa asks…
Is alternative energy sources will effect petroleum jobs and if it does after how long that can be?
As we know the petroleum engineering jobs in demand because of the oil prices now and the demand on oil, but what will happen in the near future like after 20 years from today, is the oil jobs will be less and petroleum engineers will loss their jobs? as we know scientist are looking for alternative energy sources like nuclear…etc and if they find alternatives after how long from today really it will start effecting the oil industry and how? and what is the alternative? I’m going to study petroleum engineering but I’m worried by the time I’m done which after 4 years from today i will not find a job 🙂 where can a petroleum engineer beside oil companies? thank you
The Expert answers:
This probably isn’t a good answer but…I’m going to state my opinion anyway.
If you’re going into that field you will probably have to take a lot of chemistry and math classes..and have a good back ground with chemistry. So, in the long run..if you can’t be a petroleum engineer, I think you’d be able to get a job in chemical engineering. Think about it, if the need isn’t in petroleum, it’ll be in another field of chemicals.
Carol asks…
Do you agree that millions of jobs can be created under the Clinton plan for R&D of alternative energy?
Is this the direction America needs to go in now?
The Expert answers:
Yes. Whatever you think about the Clintons, you can’t deny the fact that they created 25 million new jobs.
Nancy asks…
Any room for computer programming in energy jobs?
I am a college student looking for a direction to take my computer programming degree. Are there jobs out there for a guy like me in the field of energy. I have been interested in alternative forms of energy since I was a kid, especially wind energy. Any ideas how to get started in my search??
The Expert answers:
Sure, all energy companies have varying demand for developers to suport internal systems and develop applications. Not knowing where you are located it is tough to give much help. I would look at websites for energy companies you know about and see if they have a job listing page. A lot of companies post jobs on their websites these days.
Thomas asks…
Is Applied Physics a good field to study for green technology and alternative energy?
How employable would someone with a Doctorate in Applied Physics be, in the alternative energy/green technology field?
What kind of jobs would such a person have?
The Expert answers:
YES! ABSOLUTELY!!! The application of physics is what inventors practice on a daily basis. As for the type of job, that would mainly be design engineer. One thing that you can do is think out of the box. You should delve into the practice critical thinking. You can do is apply the use of neodyme magnets for turning a generator, ask yourself questions such as “what would this do in a vacuum environment”? Will it increase the energy output? What natural kinetic energies can be used to turn a generator? What size unit would power a home? Is there any electronic pollution and if there is can I convert that pollution into etheric energy?
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