How do they match: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

  • Environmental Scientist

  • Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.

  • Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
  • Communicate geological findings by writing research papers, participating in conferences, or teaching geological science at universities.
  • Plan or conduct geological, geochemical, or geophysical field studies or surveys, sample collection, or drilling and testing programs used to collect data for research or application.
  • Study historical climate change indicators found in locations, such as ice sheets or rock formations to develop climate change models.

  • Coordinate cross-disciplinary research programs.
  • Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
  • Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
  • Instruct college students in physical or life sciences.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.