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.

  • Communicate geological findings by writing research papers, participating in conferences, or teaching geological science at universities.
  • Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.
  • Investigate the composition, structure, or history of the Earth's crust through the collection, examination, measurement, or classification of soils, minerals, rocks, or fossil remains.
  • Measure characteristics of the Earth, such as gravity or magnetic fields, using equipment such as seismographs, gravimeters, torsion balances, or magnetometers.

  • 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.