Career Exploration

A scientist who studies ocean and coastal marine environments to understand the relationship of fish and other living organisms with each other and the nonliving environment.

A material engineer develops new and improved composite materials.

An engineer who deals with tools, machinery, and the application of mechanics in industry.

A scientist who studies the content, history, and effect of different types of mass media. Mass media are means of communication, such as newspapers, magazines, and other online communication, which reach a wide variety of people.

A scientist who studies medically important arthropods, including ticks, fleas, and mosquitos.

A scientist who studies bees.

A scientist who studies the atmosphere.

A scientist who studies microscopic organisms and how these organisms live and interact with the environment.

An engineer who is responsible for mine design, safety, and construction.  Mining engineers compile data from geology, hydrology, and other factors related to mine development and production.

A person who provides oversight and is responsible for critical decisions during a mission, including conducting polls at key decision points, analyzing risks, and providing direction for the relevant operations team.

A scientist who uses genetic data to study how species interact, such as how introduced species move around the world.

A scientist who studies fungi.

A person who leads a program to research and conserve national groundwater resources.

A professional who is responsible for overseeing the production and distribution of multimedia content for an organization. This may include photography, videography, and social media.

A person who specializes in seed collection, extraction, and storage of native species for a variety of projects on a national level.

A person who works on programs to maintain or restore soil productivity on national forests and grasslands.

A professional who evaluates data related to natural resources. This could include data on timber, minerals, or water.

A person who provides expert advice on the protection and management of natural resources.

A scientist who looks at humans and their relationship to the natural world.

A nonvascular botanist focuses on the identification, biology, and ecology of bryophytes (a group of nonflowering plants that includes mosses) and lichens.