What can you do with an Earth and Space Science degree? A lot! The broad, interdisciplinary field of earth sciences offers careers in many areas, including resource management, environmental protection, urban and rural planning, and geotechnical consulting. An ESS degree equips students with analytical skills, problem solving skills, communication skills, experience in teamwork, and solid grounding in science -- all valuable in today's job market.

Types of Careers
An ESS degree can lead to a variety of careers. For example, a petroleum geologist may explore for oil and natural gas resources and a geochemist may investigate major and trace elements in ground water. Here is just a sample of careers in the geosciences:

Astrobiologist Economic Geologist Elementary Science Teacher Environmental Consultant Environmental Engineer Environmental Lawyer Forest Ranger Geochemist Geodesist Geomorphologist Geophysicist Geotechnical Engineer Hydrologist Marine Advisor Marine Geologist/Physicist Mineralogist Land Use Planner Landscape Architect

Mining Engineer Paleoclimatologist Paleontolgoist Parks and Natural Resource Manager Peace Corps Worker Petroleum Engineer/Geologist Planetary Geologist Pollution Control Specialist Secondary Science Teacher Sedimentologist Seismologist Soil Scientist Structural Geologist Surveyor Science Writer Urban Planner Volcanologist Water Quality Control Technician

Internships

Students can learn about internships in the public sector (non-profit, government, education) by subscribing to the UW Carlson Center's email list. To subscribe, see http://depts.washington.edu/leader/4_learning/internship.html. Also, students can learn about internship opportunities in business and industry by visiting HuskyJobs at the UW center for Career Services website: http://depts.washington.edu/careers/job-intern/

Career Links

Geoscience Career Resources UW Career Services UW Alumni career Connections "What can I do with a major in?" University of North Carolina - Excellent Career Website      Geology      Physics      Biology      Environmental Science American Geological Institute AGU - Careers Home Page E-Jobs Earthworks Earth Science World EnvironmentalCareer.com Environmental Careers Organization Environmental Careers Opportunities The Geological Society of America GeoscienceJobs.com State Public Interest Research Groups (PIRG) UW Program of the Environment

Government Agencies National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Park Service Washington State Department of Ecology Washington State Department of Personnel USDA Forest Service U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service U.S. Geological Survey