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Archaeology

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.

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Architecture

An architect is an organizer of space in both two and three dimensions.

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Astronomy/Astrophysics/Space Science

Astronomers (as well as astrophysicists and space scientists) study objects and environments beyond the surface and atmosphere of Earth.

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Biology

A biologist studies the origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and/or functions of living organisms ranging in size from microscopic to large.

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Business Management

A business manager directs or plans the work of others in order to run a business at a profit.

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Chemistry

Chemists are physical scientists that specialize in the study of matter.

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Computer Science/Engineering

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

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Dentistry

A dentist diagnoses and treats diseases and trauma to the teeth, gums, and jaw bones.

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Ecology

An ecologist studies the interactions between organisms and their past, present, and future environments.

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Engineering

An engineer applies math and science principles to practical problems.

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Engineering and Science Laboratory Technician

A lab technician is someone who has learned the practical details and special techniques that are required in a modern scientific laboratory.

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Environmental Science

An environmental scientist works to prevent contamination of the environment.

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Field Service Technology

Also known as the field engineer, customer engineer, computer service technician, service representative, or “that gal/guy who fixes these things.”

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Geology

A geologist is a scientist that studies the earth—its origin, history, and structure.

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Health Physics

Health physics is devoted to protecting people and the environment from radiation hazards.

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Histology

A histologist is a laboratory professional who has received specialized training in preparing human, animal, plant or other samples for examination and diagnosis.

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Hydrology

The job of the hydrologist is to solve problems of water quality, quantity, and availability.

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Investment Analysis/Brokerage

An investment analyst gathers pertinent facts on the past performance of companies.

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Law

A lawyer helps others resolve legal disputes.

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Materials Science

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

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Mathematics

A mathematician uses numbers and symbols in many ways, from creating new theories to translating scientific and technical problems into mathematical terms.

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Medical Technology

Medical technology is concerned with laboratory tests used in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.

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Medicine

A medical doctor is a practitioner of the healing arts.

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Oceanography

Oceanographers share an excitement, curiosity, and sense of adventure in exploring planet Earth’s largest environment.

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Patent Agent/Patent Attorney

A patent agent helps inventors or owners of inventions get patents on their inventions.

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Pharmacy

A pharmacist works with drugs in their preparation and use to cure, control, and prevent illness.

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Physician Assistant

A PA is a health professional to practice medicine with the supervision of a doctor.

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Physics

A physicist studies how the universe works.

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Psychology

A psychologist studies behavior and learning using observation, experimentation, and survey techniques.

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Statistician

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

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Technical Communication

Technical communicators produce material that conveys scientific and technical information precisely, accurately, and clearly.

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Toxicology

A toxicologist studies the adverse effects of chemical agents on biological systems.

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Veterinary Science

A veterinarian is a surgeon, a dentist, a radiologist, an internist, an ophthalmologist, a neurologist, and a pathologist for animals.

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