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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Food Scientist or Technologist

For Students 9th - 10th
The role of food scientist or food technoloigst affects us all. Read about the responsibilities of the food scientist to ensure food safety in its production and processing. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Meteorologist

For Students 9th - 10th
As Bob Dylan once sang, you don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows, but you do need one to tell you why it's blowing. Science Buddies provides a career profile for a meteorologist and what the career entails. Find out...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Hydrologist

For Students 9th - 10th
The career of hydrologist could become more and more important as the use of water increases. Find out about the education needed to become a hydrologist and read the Science Buddies profile about the many areas hydrologists use their...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Surveyor

For Students 9th - 10th
George Washington started out as a surveyor. This career has potential in many areas above ground, underground, and even in space. Find out about the nature of the work of a surveyor as well as the educational requirements in this...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Environmental Compliance Inspector

For Students 9th - 10th
If you care about the environment and are interested in a career which protects it, you might want to investigate the career of environmental compliance inspector. These inspectors are employed by governmental agencies as well as large...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Nuclear Monitoring Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
With the increasing use of nuclear technology in medicine, energy, and even agriculture, there is a need for monitoring radiation exposure. That is the job of the nuclear monitoring technician. Science Buddies offers a career profile...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Soil Scientist

For Students 9th - 10th
Soil scientists are interested in soil not just for agricultural purposes, but also for construction conditions. Read about the career and employment opportunities for soil scientists in this Science Buddies career profile. Find out the...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Nuclear Power Reactor Operator

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the career as a nuclear power reactor operator. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become an operator at a nuclear power plant, as well as the education and job description. Included are...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Astronomer

For Students 6th - 8th
Reach for the stars by checking into the career as an astronomer. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become an astronomer, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Gis and Careers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about GIS technology for solving problems and learn how employers seek workers who know how to make good decisions in a complex world.
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American Association of Petroleum Geologist (Aapg): Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site for learning what petroleum geologist actuallly do. It dicusses the field in general as well as detailing several current projects relating to petroleum geology.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Careers: Volcanologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what it takes to become a volcanologist, and what is involved in the study of Earth's processes.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Chemical Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
A career as a chemical technician requires an associate's degree as a minimum. If you like testing products, working in a lab, and are detail-oriented, you may be interested in this career strand. This Science Buddies site lays out the...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile:cartographers and Photogrammetrists

For Students 9th - 10th
Cartographers and photogrammetrists--big words for careers in mapping, both 2-D and 3-D. Watch interviews with people who use their expertise in geographic information to help make policy decisions. This Science Buddies site lays out the...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Emergency Management Specialist

For Students 9th - 10th
During natural or man-made emergencies, someone needs to be in charge of directing the assistance. That's where an emergency management specialist is called upon. Read about all the skills necessary for this career. This Science Buddies...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Forensic Science Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
With the advent of many crime-solving television shows, there is increased interest in the career of forensin science technician. Read this Science Buddies career profile to find out all the kinds of things the forensic scientist gets to...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: The Reasons for the Seasons

For Students 6th - 8th
In this astronomy science fair project, investigate how the earth's axial tilt creates seasons. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a section on...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Film and Video Editor

For Students 9th - 10th
After the cameras roll, someone has to spruce up the film and cut out what is unnecessary to make the story flow well. That's the job of the film editor. Read this Science Buddies career profile to find out the skills you need as well as...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Aquacultural Manager

For Students 9th - 10th
Be an aquacultural manager and be involved in fish hatcheries, sustaining seafood catches, or work in the management of fish farms. Find out the requirements for this career, read an interview with a hatchery manager, and watch a video...
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Other

Restoration Environmental Contractors: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great site that has articles about Restoration Environmental Services current jobs. It has many different clean up departments, from Mold and Fungus Removal to Urea Formaldehyde Foam insulation cleanup. This is a great site for...
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Michigan Technological University

Mining Engineering at Michigan Tech

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes general information about mining engineering such as the careers history and employment opportunities. It also has helpful links to sites of mining engineering organizations as well as general links to mining industry information.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Audio and Video Equipment Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
If you are interested in electronics, you might want to investigate the career of audio and video equipment technician. Learn how to set up microphones, jumbotron screens, and projectors needed for Power Point presentations and keep them...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Electrician

For Students 9th - 10th
Electricians are involved in construction and maintenance. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become an electrician, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Careers: Seismologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the work of a seismologist, and find out what it takes to work in the field of seismology.