How do they match: Industrial Ecologists

  • Environmental Protection Specialist
  • Natural Resources Energy Specialist
  • SFA Compliance Specialist
  • Substance Flow Analysis Compliance Specialist

  • Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.

  • Create complex and dynamic mathematical models of population, community, or ecological systems.
  • Identify or compare the component parts or relationships between the parts of industrial, social, and natural systems.
  • Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.

  • Communicate results of environmental research.
  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Conduct research on social issues.