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environmental science careers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| environmental engineer | develops solutions to problems. The environmental problems they work with are caused by human activity. Environmental engineers work to help lower the negative effects of industry, mining, and manufacturing. |
| horticulturist/ horticulture | oversees pest management and disease control on vegetation. Many jobs in nurseries and landscape jobs require a two-year associate's degree or 4-year bachelor’s degree. / uses the principles of botany to cultivate garden plants and flowers. |
| marine biologist | Marine biologists study marine environments, including the world’s seas and oceans, to understand the organisms that live there and their habitats. |
| water quality scientist | they test and analyze water samples. Based on their work, changes and pollutant levels in the water are observed and recorded. |
| ? | Choosing electives that encourage the understanding of data modeling and technology will help students obtain skills needed to perform analysis roles in the future. |
| ? | A master’s degree in environmental toxicology or environmental science increases the likelihood of becoming a project manager or conducting independent research. Growth in the career plan means growth in annual salary. |
| Waste management officer | coordinate the collection of refuse and recycling. A waste management officer implements methods based on research and regulations. includes the management of solid waste, water, industrial waste, and other pollutants. |
| agricultural engineer | focuses on farming. The job of an agricultural engineer is to support sustainability in agricultural practices. An agricultural engineer develops solutions to farming problems. |
| Examples of problems that need to be solved | the deterioration of fertile soil and diminishing harvests of crops. An agricultural engineer may also work in an urban setting to find possible locations to grow crops. |
| career paths | Not all the career paths require a 4-year degree. Some career paths like horticulturalists and waste management officers require less education. Other career paths require at least a 4-year degree. |