10 Classes They’ll Start Teaching in Schools in the Next 10 Years – Reader’s Digest

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A study found that mens jobs (more so than womens) are likely to be taken over by robots in the not-too-distant future. If that turns out to be true, somebody will need to make sure our replacements are in tip-top shape. Robot technicians will be in great demand to perform the crucial function of robotics engineering; this includes building, maintaining, and repairing robots in automated manufacturing plants and other settings. While robotics engineers conceptualize, design, and oversee the fabrication of such robots, robot technicians are essential to providing expert service throughout the life of the robot, prolonging its use and supporting the increased efficiency it facilitates. The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the growth of electro-mechanical technicians at 4 percent by 2026.

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As space tourism grows and leaders around the world grapple with how to regulate activity in space, we will need more space lawyers to determine issues like rules for exploration, weapons use, damage for liability, and environmental regulations. The legal blog, AbovetheLaw.com, reports there are growing opportunities in the field of space law, the body of laws, agreements, and treaties that govern outer space. Because many countries have an interest in space exploration, space lawyers will play a unique role in shaping what the final frontier looks like. Look for more law schools to offer that course specialty in the near future. Want to learn more about the final frontier? Here are 13 things that may surprise you.

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10 Classes They'll Start Teaching in Schools in the Next 10 Years - Reader's Digest