Experts say these careers will be in high demand over the next decade. Pick your personality type and find a great gig you may never have thought of!
robot personalizer
what you'll do: give home robots personalities so they will interact well with people.
why it'll be big: By 2O25, sales of home robots will jump to $66 billion a year—and those robots will need to be friendly.
study it at: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This top engineering school has a program dedicated to making robots more humanlike, mit.edu
more info: automation.com
energy engineer
what you'll do: develop new energy sources, so people aren't as dependent on oil.
why it'll be big: By 2O20, half of the world's oil supply may be gone—we'll need new ways to power homes and cars.
study it at: Colorado School of Mines. Its world-famous program specializes in exploring viable new energy resources, mines.edu
more info: aeecenter.org

genetic engineer
what you'll do: study people's genes to determine if they are predisposed to certain diseases.
why it'll be big: The technology to read a person's genetic makeup will soon exist—so we can use it to prevent illnesses.
study it at: University of Pennsylvania. Its genetics program is top rated, and the school has invested $75 million in its facilities, upenn.edu
more info: futurebiojobs.com

Chinese interpreter
what you'll do: translate business dealings between US and Chinese officials and CEOs.
why it'll be big: In 70 years China will have the world's third-largest economy, so US firms will do more business there.
study it at: University of
Washington. It has a program devoted to the study of Asian languages, washington.edu
more info: languagealliance.com

aging advocate
what you'll do: help senior citizens manage their health-care and retirement options.
why it'll be big: Twenty percent of citizens in most states will be over age 65 by 2030—and they will all need expert guidance.
study it at: The University of Oklahoma, Its social work curriculum allows you to focus on helping the elderly, ou.edu
more info: ncoa.org

teacher
what you'll do: educate students using interactive methods based on new technology.
why it'll be big: Two million new teachers will be needed by 2008, so over the next 10 years, there will be many openings.
study it at: Nova Southeastern University. Its education major offers classes on tech-based teaching methods, nova.edu
more info: teacherscount.org

digital effects artist
what you'll do: use art and
technology to create movie effects and simulate locations.
why it'll be big: Digital art can cut production costs drastically. In 10 years, studios will rely on it more than on-location shooting.
study rt at: University of Southern California. It has the most comprehensive visual-effects majors in the US. usc.edu
more info: adigitaldreamer.com

vehicle inventor
what you'll do: design cars that are more fuel-efficient, so they're cheaper to drive.
why it'll be big: As oil supplies dwindle, gas will get expensive, so there will be a demand for personal vehicles that use less.
study it at: University of
California, Irvine. It has a whole program on solutions to future transportation problems, uci.edu
more info: cardesignnews.com

ad executive
what you'll do: find new ways to insert ads into computer games and other technology.
why it'll be big: Computers will likely overtake TV as the top entertainment source and be the place to advertise.
study it at: San Jose State University. Its top advertising program teaches high-tech ways to lure consumers, sjsu.edu
more info: aaf.org

space tourism agent
what you'll do: plan outer-space vacations for clients.
why it'll be big: Space travel is expected to go mainstream by 2021—people are already booking trips with private firms.
study it at: University of
Denver. Its tourism management program will best prepare you for any type of tourism, du.edu
more info: spacetourism.com

environmental researcher
what you'll do; study and report on global-warming effects.
why it'll be big: As glaciers melt and temperatures rise, firms will want to know how the changes will affect business.
study it at: University of Virginia. It offers one of the best curriculums in environmental science, virginia.edu
more info: enviroeducation.com

multimedia correspondent
what you'll do: report, write, shoot, and file news stories.
why it'll be big: News outlets will cut costs by having just one person prepare news stories for TV, radio, print, and the Web.
study it at: The University of Iowa. Its media program teaches cutting-edge methods, uiowa.edu
more info:
foreigncorrespondents.org