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Natural Science
The student majoring in natural science will complete a concentration in chemistry.
Natural scientists seek to obtain a clear understanding of the world around them through observation, experimentation and study. A major in natural science will prepare the student with skills in critical thinking, laboratory technology, interpretation of observations and clear expression of ideas.
Persistence, patience, curiosity, independence, initiative and the ability to pay close attention to detail are personal characteristics the natural scientist might exhibit.
OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Agricultural scientist
Agricultural engineer
Agriculturist
Astronomer
Biologist
Chemist
Conservation scientist
Entomologist
Forester
Geologist
Geophysicists
Horticulturist
Laboratory technician
Life science technician
Meteorologist
Oceanographer
Physicist
Physiologist
Range conservationist
Soil conservationist
Technical writer/editor
Wildlife manager
*These positions may require advanced degrees.
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
Information on employment outlook for the occupations listed above may be found at America’s Career InfoNet, http://www.acinet.org, the Occupational Information Network, http://online.onetcenter.org, or the Occupational Outlook Handbook, http://www.bls.gov/oco.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
Colleges and universities
Consulting firms
Fertilizer and seed companies
Food industry
Department of Agriculture
Department of the Interior
Fish and Wildlife Services
National Park Services
N.A.S.A.
E.P.A.
Atomic Energy Comm.
Greenhouses
Hospitals
Laboratories
Local governments
Lumber, paper and logging companies
Military
Non-profit research organizations
Pharmaceutical companies
Private industry
Public health services
Scientific publishing companies
Secondary schools
SOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Books (* denotes books available in the Career Center Library)
- Fasulo, Michael & Walker, Paul. Careers in the Environment, Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 2000.
- Goldberg, Jan. Real People Working in Science, Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1998.
- *Heizmann, Sam. The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century, Washington, DC: Island
Press, 1999.
- Ulick, R.B., editor. Life Sciences Jobs Handbook, Gaithersburg, MD: R.B. Ulick Assoc., 1979.
Professional Associations
- American Chemical Society, Career Services, 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, http://www.acs.org.
- Society of American Foresters, 5400 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814, http://www.safnet.org.
- American Geological Institute, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, http://www.agiweb.org.
Web sites
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