Earth & Space Sciences

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Resources, Strengths, Career Paths, Skills

Transferable Skills:Students of Earth and Space Sciences end their education with superior scientific skills. Earth and Space Sciences majors also:

• Think critically and analytically
• Conduct research and present findings
• Organize and maintain accurate records
• Solve problems and make detailed observations
• Operate scientific equipment
• Have detailed knowledge of lab techniques

Career Paths: The Major in Earth and Space Sciences provides students with an optimal platform for entering a variety of fields. Students with a strong background in the sciences are viewed favorably by varying fields such as research, education, and medicine. Here are some fields a Earth and Space Sciences major may pursue:

• Scientific Research
• Education
• Medicine
• Environmental Advocacy
• Not - for - Profit sector
• Business
• Law

Resources & Professional Associations of Interest: Check out the following web sites and consider joining at least one of the professional associations in your field of interest to boost your career and give you a competitive edge on the job market. These are just a few so don' t hesitate to do some research on your own!

• The Student Conservation Association
• National Association of Environmental Professionals
• Chronicle of Higher Education , Inside Higher Education - great sites for academics
• Science Career Info
• NASA
• NOAA

Sample Job Titles:The following are some sample job titles that would be appropriate for a student who has majored in Earth and Space Sciences. (Some jobs may require an advanced degree.) This is in no way a complete list. If you're surprised at some of these titles, you shouldn't forget that a student who majors in Earth and Space Sciences gains skills that can be used in many industries!