25 Acts of Kindness

1.     Help someone cross the street

2.     Give something to someone who needs it

3.     Give someone a compliment

4.     Help someone with their homework

5.     If someone is standing give them your seat

6.     Always offer to help

7.     Donate things you don’t need anymore

8.     Get a present for someone

9.     Help someone buy something they can’t afford

10.                        Babysit for someone as a favor

11.                        Support people when they are doing or want to do something that is good

12.                        Make someone feel better when they are in a bad mood

13.                        Let a friend borrow a sweater when they’re cold

14.                        If someone is raising money for something, help them out

15.                        Be respectful

16.                        Donate blood

17.                        Be fair

18.                        Be someone’s tutor

19.                        Helping someone that is having trouble

20.                        Let little kids play with you and your older friends

21.                        Invite people to somewhere with you

22.                        Tie someone shoe lace for them so they won’t fall

23.                        Help clean around your house

24.                        Share your materials with someone

25.                        Appreciate what others do for you and return the favor

Sonographer (Ultrasound Technician)

Duties and Responsiibilities:

An ultrasound technician operates special equipment with sound waves to help diagnose people's ailments.  They work directly with patients and physicians. Ultrasound technicians may specialize in obstetric and gynecologic sonography, abdominal sonography, neurosonography, breast sonography, vascular sonography or cardiac sonography.

Salary: $23,000

Education:

There are associate degree programs that take two years and bachelor degree programs that take about four years. People already in the medical field can enroll in a one year certificate program. This is a currently a licensed occupation.

I wouldn't like to be in this field because it doesn't really interest me but I might reconsider it.

Research Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Research Scientists work to improve life and health by increasing the world's knowledge about their chosen field of study.  Their interests are many and varied, and often they focus their research in biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, marine biology, molecular biology, physics, or pathology.  Research scientists may work independently or as part of a team.  Most work in research laboratories, but many work in field situations or teach in colleges, universities, and medical schools.

Average Salary:  $25,000 - $75,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school including advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses.

To work in biomedical scientific research requires at least a master's degree, and a doctorate is required to conduct advanced work or manage research programs or departments.