Human behavior, social & community relationships - psychology, sociology, anthropology, archaeology, ethnology, linguistics, learning, perception, urban problems, reading problems, public opinion surveys, educational testing, etc.

Chemistry of life processes - molecular biology, molecular genetics, enzymes, blood chemistry, protein chemistry, food chemistry, hormones, etc.

Study of plant life - agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, forestry, plant taxonomy, plant physiology, plant pathology, plant genetics, photosynthesis, hydroponics, algae, etc.

Study of nature & composition of matter & laws governing it - physical chemistry, organic chemistry (other than biochemistry), inorganic chemistry, materials, plastics, fuels, pesticides, metallurgy, soil chemistry, etc.

Study & development of computer hardware, software engineering, internet networking & communications, algorithms, data bases, graphics (including human interface), simulations/virtual reality or computational science (including data structures, encryption, coding and information theory).

Technology; projects that directly apply scientific principles to manufacturing & practical uses: civil, mechanical, aerospace, aeronautical, aerodynamics, chemical, electrical, photographic, sound, solar, vehicle development, alternative fuels, marine, heating & refrigerating, transportation, environmental engineering, renewable energies, etc.

Study of diseases & health of humans and animals - dentistry, pharmacology, pathology, ophthalmology, nutrition, sanitation, pediatrics, dermatology, allergies, speech & hearing, genetics, etc.