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What is an
environmental scientist and do I want to be one? |
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Game show
Participate in the following
game show and test your environmental knowledge. If any of the
questions interest you, perhaps you want to be an environmental scientist.
But environmental science is a broad field and involves many
more topics than are presented here.
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What does an environmental scientist do?
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They learn how the physical and
biological processes that shape the natural world interact.
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•They also look
at how humans affect nature and come up with solutions to
environmental problems.
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They often work outside in
many different conditions, but many also work in the lab or in front
of a computer.
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They can work in the
private, public, academic and nonprofit sectors.
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What are some careers in environmental science?
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•Wildlife
Conservationist
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•Water Resources
Specialist
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•Natural
Resources Manager
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•Forester
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•Fisheries
Technician
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•Soil Science &
Agricultural Consultant
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•Coastal Zone
Planner
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•Water Pollution
Control Inspector
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•Laboratory
Technician
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•Integrated Pest
Management Advisor
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What is the job outlook for environmental scientists?
Growth in environmental science position openings is
expected to grow as fast as the average occupation, according to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Some fields, such as hydrologists, will even have faster growth. |
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What is the expected pay for an environmental scientists?
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Most
environmental scientists earned between $34,590 and $94,670
in 2006.
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The
beginning salary offers in July 2007 for graduates with
bachelor’s degrees in a environmental science averaged
$38,336 a year.
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For more information about Environmental Science careers
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