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Questions regarding careers don't have to be limited to the entries in this category. Your specific career questions can be asked of any of the experts you find involved in that career from any of the Ask an Expert categories.

Ask an Astronaut
From the Astronomy and Space Science Group at George Mason University.

Ask an Astronomer/Space Scientist
Dr. Odenwald has a Ph.D. in astronomy from Harvard. He will answer your questions about stars, planets, comets, astronauts, and the like.

Ask an Astronomer
From Lake Afton Public Observatory

Ask the Astronomers
SPARTAN 201 and Ulysses scientists. For questions concerning SPARTAN 201, the White Light Coronagraph, the solar corona, coronal rays (or plumes), the Ultraviolet Coronal Spectrometer, Doppler dimming, or any related subject.

Ask an Auto Appraisal Expert

Ask the Cameraman
James Paterson is a professional tv camera operator and editor with many years experience in the areas of television and video production. He is available to answer your questions about any area of domestic or professional videography.

Ask a Chef
Jane Morimoto is a Les Dames D'Escoffier chef with 18 years of experience.

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Ask a Communication Technology Expert
For e-mail, voicemail, videoconferencing, and related questions.

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Ask a Death Investigator
Questions regarding the profession of finding the cause of human death.

Ask a Direct Mail Expert
Have a question about direct mail? Ask Mr. Chewning. For 20 years he has made direct mail campaigns more profitable for non-profit organizations, lobbing groups, and businesses.

Ask a Do It Yourself Expert
From Windsor Plywood.

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Ask an Energy Expert
From Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN) and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Ask an Engineer
From the Society of Women Engineers.

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Ask a Geologist
From U.S. Geological Survey

Ask a Geologist
From Geological Survey of Canada.

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Ask the Job Safety Consultant
Answering questions regarding construction safety, OSHA matters, workman's compensation, liability litigation, and motor fleet safety.

Ask the Licensed Electrician

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Ask the Paratrooper
Roy T. Maloney is a former paratrooper with the 11th Airborne, 188th Parachute Infantry Regiment.

Ask a Peace Officer
This deputy sheriff is answering questions about law enforcement.

Ask about Pediatric Medicine Careers
Dr. Andrea Weist will answer your career-related questions about medicine. No diagnosis or second opinion questions, please.

Ask a Plastics Expert
Mark Lees will answeryour question about polymers and materials, plastics manufacturing processes, plastics processing machinery, and most other questions relating to plastics.

Ask a Police Officer
Questions about investigation techniques, crime prevention tips, patrol duties and qualifications or any curiosity you may have regarding police work. Send your questions here.

Ask the Police Officer/Detective
This retired officer has served 26 years in a variety of assignments such as a detective, patrol officer, and patrol supervisor and instructor at the police academy. He has investigated a wide variety of crimes such as homicide, fraud, child abuse, runaway juvenile investigations, missing persons, and other very sensitive investigations.

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Ask a Safety Engineer
Jay William Preston, of Safetybiz.com is a Professional Safety Engineer (CA) and Certified Safety Professional answers questions regarding OSHA, accident prevention, accident reconstruction, fire protection, and expert testimony. He also fields questions regarding industrial safety, boating, construction, materials handling, vehicles, elevators, escalators, recreation, and playgrounds.

Ask a Technology Teacher
Mr. C will answer questions about building and racing CO2-powered cars in a Technology Education program.

Ask a Veterinarian
From Canadian Animal Network.