Career Exploration

A scientist who studies the interactions of chemistry, biology, and geology in Earth’s systems.

A scientist that studies the geographical distribution of animals and plants.

An engineer who explores, designs, and studies interactions among all aspects of biological systems.

A person who helps with various research activities, such as data collection, planning and coordinating projects, and lab work. A biological sciences lab technician specializes in biology research.

A scientist who studies living organisms and living systems. The terms “biologist” and “biological scientist” are often used interchangeably. Biological scientists may tend to work in more lab-related fields, like microbiology, genetics, or biochemistry. See environmentalscience.org for more information.

A scientist who studies living organisms and living systems. The terms “biologist” and “biological scientist” are often used interchangeably. Biologists may tend to focus on life sciences like zoology, ecology, and botany. See environmentalscience.org for more information.

A scientist who studies plants.

A scientist who studies chemicals in the interactions of living organisms.

An engineer who applies the principles of chemistry, physics, and engineering to design equipment and processes for manufacturing products such as gasoline, detergents, and paper.

A scientist who works with chemicals and studies their reactions.

A high-level professional who is responsible for developing interpretive programs, managing others, and providing educational opportunities for individuals visiting their sites.

An engineer who specializes in the design, construction, and maintenance of various infrastructure projects and systems, like bridges, roads, and dams.

A scientist who studies and promotes ways to change the management of ecosystems to address the challenges of a changing climate.

A scientist who studies climates, the causes and long-term effects of variation in regional and global climates, as well as how climate affects the living and nonliving environment.

A scientist who studies climate change, climate variation, and the effects of climate on Earth.

A scientist who studies coastal processes, plants, and animals, and their interactions with the living and nonliving environment.

A person who specializes in communicating with the public, other organizations, and the media on behalf of a company or organization.

A person who works to connect the general public to a company, organization, or agency through community events, education, and other outreach.

A professional who uses technology to create models to help predict possible outcomes and interpret data.

A computer specialist provides help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment.