Careers in Earth Science

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Also known as geoscience, Earth science is a scientific branch dealing specifically with the planet Earth. Since the field encompasses so many areas of the natural sciences, there is no shortage of career options in this diverse and compelling field, from finding mineral and energy resources to how human activity is affecting the environment. 

Many different types of in-demand careers are available within this wide-ranging industry, from agricultural engineer to zoologist. This volume offers insight into what it’s like to work in the field or in support positions related to earth science. Readers who are interested in pursuing a career in this exciting industry will find the wide variety of job profiles included in this volume beneficial.  

Many different types of in-demand careers are available within this wide-ranging industry, from agricultural engineer to zoologist. This volume offers insight into what it’s like to work in the field or in support positions related to earth science. Readers who are interested in pursuing a career in this exciting industry will find the wide variety of job profiles included in this volume beneficial.  

Careers in Earth Science details 29 Profiles in related occupations, including:

• Agricultural Food Scientist
• Biochemist
• Cartographer
• Geographer
• Hydrologist
• Landscape Architect
• Microbiologist
• Petroleum Engineer
• Astronomer
• Mapping Technician
• Technical Writer
• Biological Technician

Careers in Earth Science provides detailed and need-to-know information on various careers in the highly specialized world of geoscience and its many facets. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, and Conversations with Real Professionals, as well as contacts for more information.

Interesting features, like “A Day in the Life of…”, and several charts and tables, add depth to the discussion. 

A highlight of many chapters is the Conversation With—a comprehensive interview with a professional in a related job. This section offers dozens of new interviews, providing insights into various career paths including Agricultural Engineer and Forensic Anthropologist. 

Each chapter begins with a Snapshot of the occupation that includes career cluster, interests, average earnings per year, and job outlook. This is followed by these major categories:

• Career Overview includes a description of the career in terms of its: duties, examples of titles of positions in that specific career, work environment and work schedules.
• Occupation Specialties provides a list of various areas of specialization within each job category.
• Work Environment describes the setting each job is often performed in as well as the potential dangers, and the social environment.
• Education and Training outlines suggested high school courses, and related college majors as well as professional certification and licensure required for each job in this field.
• Earnings and Advancement covers the median, highest 10 percent, and lowest 10 percent of annual wages for employees in this field.
• Employment and Outlook describes current and anticipated rate of growth for each specific career and compares to other jobs in the area.

Also included is a list of related occupations, both in the public and private sectors, and a list of resources for more information with profession-specific associations and certifying bodies. 

This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look toward the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.

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This single comprehensive guidebook provides students that are passionate about earth sciences with the necessary insight into the wide array of diverse and dynamic options available to them. The book offers guidance regarding what job seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, and more. Careers in Earth Science is specifically designed for a high school and undergraduate audience and is edited to align with secondary or high school curriculum standards.