Career Exploration

A professional who teaches the public about forests and ways to prevent fires. They may also respond to and fight wildland fires.

A professional who is an expert in their field and teaches mostly graduate and undergraduate students. They may also conduct research in the area they teach.

A scientist who teaches and conducts research at a university. Epidemiology is a branch of public health science that deals with the occurrence, distribution, and control of disease in large populations.

A professional who teaches courses to graduate and undergraduate students about topics related to forestry such as silviculture, invasive species, forest management, and more. They may also conduct research in these areas.

A scientist who teaches and conducts research at a university. Plant biology is the study of plants and their living systems.

A person who oversees an entire program and is responsible for the program’s development, execution, and evaluation.

A professional who creates programs for the public. They are responsible for collaborating with other organizations, maintaining budgets, and creating programs that maintain their organizations goals.

A person who is responsible managing communications with the public and the media for an organization.

A scientist who studies the protection and improvement of community health.

A professional who develops and delivers programs for the public.

A scientist who applies statistical tools and mathematics to problems in ecology. Ecology is the study of the interactions of living things with each other and with the nonliving environment.

A person who oversees the landing and recovery of a spacecraft.

A person who designs, builds, and manages spaces for people to recreate.

A person who plans fires and fire-related activities for a region.

A professional who provides guidance on fire prevention for natural areas. They may work with many team members and other organizations to produce industrial fire restrictions, public use restrictions, fire prevention messaging, and education.

A licensed health care professional who cares for patients. They may practice independently or be supervised by a physician, surgeon, or dentist.

A person who helps with various research activities, such as data collection, planning and coordinating projects, and lab work.

A scientist who has expert knowledge of one or more sciences and conducts research.

A scientist who studies how people choose to use and manage forests and natural resources.

A scientist who studies how to restore species that have experienced significant population decreases.