Environmental Science
What is Environmental Science?
Environmental science is the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment [syn: ecology, bionomics]
The systematic, scientific study of our environment as well as our role in it. highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070294267/student_view0/glossary_e-l.html
Environmental science is the science of the interactions between the
physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment, including
their effects on all types of organisms but more often refers to human impact on
the environment.
Related Career Titles
| Agricultural Scientist | Ecologist | Forest Ranger |
| Agricultural Technician | Engineering Technician | Forester |
| Air/Water Quality Mgr | Environmental Analyst | Fund Raiser |
| Air Pollution Analyst | Environmental Consultant | Geographer |
| Architect | Environmental Educator | Geologist |
| Biochemist | Environmental Engineer | Geophysicist |
| Biologist | Environmental Engineering | Hazardous Waste Mgr |
| Biomedical Engineer | Environmental Health Spec. | Hydrologist |
| Biotechnologist | Environmental Lawyer | Industrial Hygienist |
| Chemical Technician | Environmental Lobbyist | Journalist, Author |
| Chemist | Environmental Nurse | Management Consultant |
| City Planner | Environmental Physician | Meteorologist |
| Civil Engineer | Environmental Planner | Microbiologist |
| Conservation Agent | Environmental Scientist | Natural Resource Spec. |
| Conservation Analyst | EPA Inspector | Conservationist |
| Consumer Safety Inspector | EPA Statistician | Occupational Safety Spec. |
| Earth Scientist | Fisheries Conservationist | Ocean Technician |
| Oceanographer | Pharmacy Technician | Range Manager |
| Outdoor Trip Leader | Project Manager | Resource Economist |
| Park Ranger | Public Health Veterinarian | Seismologist |
| Soil Conservation Tech. | Urban And Regional Planner | Wildlife Manager |
| Teacher | Photographer | Zoologist |
| Water/Wastewater Plant Operator |
Related Major Skills
| Summarize research findings | Attention to details | Analyze data |
| Perceive patterns & structures | Applying logic to problems | Evaluate data and results |
| Apply concepts | Utilizing formulas | Gather information |
| Apply knowledge creatively | Define problems | Assess risks |
| Use laboratory equipment | Precision and accuracy | Computer literacy |
| Technical writing | Organize and report data | Inform and explain |
| Written & Oral Reporting |
Job & Internship Search Links
SIERRA Club Hot Jobs for a Warming Climate
Environmental placement agencies
EcoEmploy: Environmental Jobs and Careers
The Student Conservation Association-Internship and job listings
Environmental Organizations Web Directory
Enviornmental Protection Agency on-line internet recruitment system
Environmental Jobs and Careers
EnviroDirectory MidAtlantic & EnviroDirectory New England (environmental majors job searching tool)
Cyber-Sierra's Natural Resources Job Search
Texas A&M Wildlife and Fisheries Job Board-jobs and internships across the country, some international
Career Planning Links
The Environmental News Network
Oceanography, Marine Science & Marine Biology
Career Guide: Nature & The Environment
Outdoor Action Guide to Outdoor and Environmental Careers
Career Opportunities for Environmental Science Majors (from Rutgers Univ)
Profiles of Environmental Careers
Journal of Young Investigators Science Career Center
Women's Guide to a Sustainable Career
Professional Associations Links
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
National Environmental Health Association
Environmental Protection Agency
Local Government Environmental Assistance Network
American Water Works Association
Society for Conservation Biology
Miscellaneous Resources Links
About.com: Environmental Resources
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