Callings research by Chelsea

OB-GYN
In the book the calling, It describes different careers that people found and are passionate about. One story that stuck out to me the most was Dr. Dorthey Warburton she became an OB-GYN. The requirements and schooling for this practice are quite extent and you are looking at about 8 years of college. You need to obtain a degree such as Bachelor of Human Science and take multiple biology and chemistry classes. Once you have your degree you need to take the Medical College Administration Test (MCAT). This is a long test that will take a full day in biology and chemistry also reading and writing skills. You must pass this test in order to get into medical school. They say to study for the test while you are still in college. Once you have passed the Medical College Administration Test you will be accepted into medical school that last 4 years. This is where students can start studying in the OB-GYN field and clinical hours. Once your 4 years are completed you have residency for 3-7 years depending on your practice and how well you do. Final step is to pass you're United States Medical Licensing Test, if you pass than you can officially start your career as an OB-GYN.
The schooling to obtain your OB-GYN license is long and intense but if you do not have the skills that is needed than you will not succeed in the OB-GYN field. One most important skill is critical thinking, this is key when you are working in child birth and pregnancy due to risk and they need to be quick and accurate thinking. This also goes with the development of the field, in the last 5 decades the practice has changed from OB-GYN taking care of patients with cancer and other health issues to now thy only specialize in the field they pick. OB-GYN's use to have to rely on them self's and what they can diagnose of the patient to try and predict complications. The development of technology can show when
something is wrong with the babies or the mother. They can also help with fertility problems. This has caused a line between older Doctors and newer Doctors between how they approach a situation.
One of the earliest and still most well know OB-GYN is Dr. John Braxton Hicks, He is a 19th Century English doctor from 1823-1897. He designed tools to help study the uterine both internally and externally. One of his most famous discoveries is the uterine contraction that is known as a Braxton Hick, they are false labor pains he discovered what they were and what caused them. Dr. Hicks also discovered that they are normal and an indication that your pregnancy could be coming to a close end. Dr. Hicks was the first to describe the bipolar and other methods of the fetus that are still in use today. Many of the papers that he wrote lead to the development to the studies that we have today.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Braxton_Hicks
http://study.com/articles/How_to_Become_an_OBGYN_Doctor_Career_Roadmap.html

Callings Research by Hannah

I decided to do research over firefighting. I took part of a firefighting class and ended up being an EMT, so I always had an interest in the field.

A firefighter's purpose is to control and put out fires and respond to emergencies in the community where life, property, or environment is at risk. They need to keep up with their physical skills as well as mental. The job can be very challenging in both states. They have to be very attentive and aware of everything that's going on and they have to be brave so they can finish some of the tasks. They are required to wear their turnout gear to help protect them from harmful environments and they also have to wear SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) so that they can breath oxygen when they're surrounded by smoke. They typically work long hours and sometimes more that 24 hours at a time. They stay at the fire station when they aren't on a call where they can sleep, eat, etc. The long term outcome of being a firefighting doesn't always turn out for the best. There could be multiple situations when they run into a problem and have to breathe in some of the nasty air. Many firefighters end up with some sort of cancer because of that. The training to become a firefighter can be obtained from a fire academy or from a tech school. They typically have to reach a certain number of hours to get their volunteer, FF1, and FF2 cards. Then they have to take a written and a physical test to pass the class and again when applying for a job. A firefighter who really stood out to me was Red Adair. He worked as a firefighter mainly to fight oil fires. He also served as a 139th Bomb Disposal Squadron in WWII. There was a movie made about him called Hellfighters.

This is a picture of a firefighter fighting a forest fire. He's probably also doing some search and rescue. I chose this picture because it really puts in perspective how big of a job firefighters have and how scary and life threatening it can be. 

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Firefighters.htm#tab-3

http://www.biography.com/people/red-adair-9175385

Callings Research by Cole

     While reading Callings, one occupation that really struck my attention was the NBA official. I have always enjoyed basketball, but I have never really looked into what it took to actually become an NBA referee. It is not as easy of a job as it may seem, as many referees are under a lot of stress to make the correct calls and officiate the game fairly. One that wants to become an NBA referee can not start in the professional league right away. They must prove themselves, often by starting in high school. After gaining experience throughout high school and college games, referees could consider applying for employment in the NBA Development League or Summer League. By doing so, they could prove themselves in the professional setting. Getting that first professional experience can be very important in becoming an NBA referee.

      While doing this research, one notable referee that came to mind was Dan Crawford. For the past several years, he has been found officiating very big games. Crawford has been a referee in the NBA since 1988, and is still working today. When considering that average salaries of NBA officials, it does not sound like a bad career to work towards. Depending on their time in the league, they can make anywhere from $100,000-$550,000. Pay tends to increase as their experience in the league grows.

A picture of Dan Crawford officiating in the NBA

https://www.reference.com/business-finance/become-nba-referee-ccc7a235d2519e53

http://www.therichest.com/business/salary/highest-paid-nba-referees/

Callings research by Ash

Mechanical Engineering

What skills are needed for the job? Have they changed?

            Due to a demand for Mechanical Engineers in multiple fields, and its competitive requirements, there are many skills one needs to work on prior to attaining a position in the workplace. Some of these include

• ·         Technical Knowledge
• ·         Communication and presentation
• ·         Management of a project, or multiple projects
• ·         A high level of IT, math, and science abilities
• ·         Commercial Budgeting
• ·         Ability to read engineering drawings
• ·         Some amount of hands-on training for many jobs

What tools are needed, and how have they developed?

The glory of mechanical engineering is the vast array of tools, equipment, and toys at the disposal of the engineer. Engineers typically have an act for playing with anything they can get their hands on, resulting in a need for a large toolbox to fulfill the need of whatever is at hand. From hammers and wrenches, to circuit boards and other electrical devices, this day in age good M.E. works can work on anything. Throughout recent years, technology is advancing rapidly, demanding new, more precise tools, and a larger array of skills.

What training is required? How much theory versus how much hands on practice?

            At least an apprenticeship is usually required, so hands on training along with technical training in at least one field in engineering (i.e. welding). A trainee position could be found with a college degree in the field. (Note) Most jobs will be looking for higher g.p.a.

Are there notable of famous people in this field or occupation? Does one stand out as important, foundational, or interesting?

In current culture, Bill Nye is fairly famous and notable as a teacher.  Nikola Tesla is possibly the most famous and due to his advancements I would consider very important to our current lives. Unfortunetly scientist are underrated and underappreciated in our culture.

Callngs Research by Jeremy Johnson

     As you all know, I am very into basketball.  I coach currently when I can, and I have played my entire life.  Reading through the Isay book, Callings, I have found a topic of interest to talk about.  I like the topic on being an NBA referee. Marat Kogut, age 31 is an excellent NBA referee and is mentioned in this book. (Isay 27-30)  Being a referee in basketball in a nut shell; consist of blowing your whistle to signal certain game changers.  Certain game changers can be, a foul, a timeout, end of quarter, end of game, review of a play, and miscellaneous calls or signals that would interrupt the fairness of the game.  The ref has complete control of the game.  The ref even starts the game with the opening tip-off; throwing the ball into the air between the two opposing centers.  The referee's job starts before the game.  Duties such as inspecting the game ball, basketball court and goals and equipment, even the players are inspected by referee's to ensure better play of the sport.

Marat Kogut before tip-off.

     To achieve being an official NBA referee, one must be invited to tryouts by the NBA.  The ones who pass tryouts go on to a developmental league to put their skills to the test.  Each year a developmental league or (D-league) is held in 18 cities and consist of 50 games.  Here New born NBA athletes and refs put on their best performances for a chance to be selected to be NBA official.  There is no real requirement to becoming an NBA referee, yet having some background skills are a plus.  Getting certified in that of your state, to ref high school games. Then becoming NCAA certified to ref at the collegiate level can be a great way to be recognized and get your feet wet to reaching this goal.
     The official tools for a referee are specific uniform provided by the NBA.  A shirt, with the NBA logo embedded. Also, a whistle to signal any discrepancies.  Black shoes and slacks are also worn by every referee in the NBA.  When reviewing a play, ref's have audio and visual equipment at the scorer's table that are available for their use only. 
     A famous referee that I found interesting was Richie Powers.  He officiated the greatest game ever played in the 76' NBA finals with the Sun's and Celtics.  Also officiating 3 All-Star games to conclude his stellar career.  Following his career he became a sports broadcaster for WABC-TV.  Later he died at age 68 in 1998.

Richie Power's doing what he does best.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2090717_become-nba-referee.html
http://www.probasketballreferee.com/free-resources/
http://www.ranker.com/review/richie-powers/1907305?ref=wiki_336344

Callings by Matt Hall

            Throughout reading Callings, I have come to see people who have found the profession that truly makes them happy. Reading through this I came across man named John Maycumber, which was a man who found his “calling” as a bridge tender. He talked about how it made him not regret going to work and how he enjoyed every minute of it. This made me interested in this profession and made me want to learn more.

A bridge tenders house we see today

            Researching this topic was hard because it really didn’t have a lot of information out about it. After digging through some websites, I found out some things that surprised me. As in requirements go for this job, you must have at least 20/40 vision or better, you must be able to distinguish between red, amber and Green colors, you must be able to hear normal and pass a screening test, you must be 18 years or older, you must be drug free, and must be capable of cranking and/or removing a bridge gate. For such a simple sounding job, there was a shocking about of requirements.

            As for this history of this job, Bridge tending wasn’t really a thing until the 1850’s. In Chicago in the 1850’s brought the first movable bridges which gave birth to the first bridge tender positions. In these early days, it was not uncommon for the bridge tenders house to be placed on top of the center of the swing bridges.

An older style bridge tenders house

            Going back to requirements bridge tenders must be able to work at least 8 hour shifts, must be on time, and must be able to work past shift if the relief shift doesn’t show up. Also, along with opening and closing the bridge a bridge tender must also be able to do maintenance on their bridge. Training for this job only takes about a day and is valid for 12 months. All these skills needed for this job have not changed. After researching this profession, I could not find anyone famous who worked in this position.

http://www.floridadrawbridges.com/pages/contact-us/employment-opportunities/bridge-tenders

http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/300034.html