Computers

A statistician collects and analyzes data, but there are many creative aspects of this work.

Materials scientists and engineers work with the materials involved in manufacturing all products used in our society.

An environmental scientist works to prevent contamination of the environment.

An engineer applies math and science principles to practical problems.

Computer engineers design and build computer hardware. Computer scientists (or software engineers) write computer programs.

An archaeologist studies past cultures and people: how they lived, what they ate, how they were organized socially and politically, what they made, and where they lived.