How do they match: Industrial Ecologists

  • 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.

  • Apply new or existing research about natural ecosystems to understand economic and industrial systems in the context of the environment.
  • Build and maintain databases of information about energy alternatives, pollutants, natural environments, industrial processes, and other information related to ecological change.
  • Conduct applied research on the effects of industrial processes on the protection, restoration, inventory, monitoring, or reintroduction of species to the natural environment.
  • Create complex and dynamic mathematical models of population, community, or ecological systems.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of industrial ecology programs, using statistical analysis and applications.
  • Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.
  • 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.
  • Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.

  • Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems.
  • Communicate results of environmental research.
  • Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.