Careers in NASA
For kids interested in careers that include - Atmospheric Scientist - Artist/ Graphic Designer - Computer Programmer - Chemist - Engineer - Forest Ranger - Geologist - Internet Designer - Lawyer - Meteorologist - Oceanographer/ Marine Biologist - Politician/ Lobbyist - Writer
NASA
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists
General description of the job - "Nature of the Work | Working Conditions | Employment | Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement | Job Outlook | Earnings | Related Occupations | Sources of Additional Information."
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
What Do Earth Scientists Do?
Career profiles of many women geoscientist.
Association for Women Geoscientists
Associaton for Women Geoscientists
"The Association for Women Geoscientists exists to promote the professional development of its members, to provide geoscience outreach to girls, and to encourage women to become geoscientists."
Association for Women Geoscientists
Women Who Walk Through Time
Video and other resources.
Paula N. Wilson, Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Utah
Careers in Science
Geared toward research scientists.
American Geophysical Union
Careers in Meteorology [513 KB .pdf]
"This is a pdf document which summarizes operational meteorology and possible careers in operational meteorology. It is written in non-technical languange and intended for persons interested in meteorology and possible careers. I could be distributed at public outreach events, open houses, etc. It was prepared by Miguel Miller, a forecaster at the NWS San Diego Forecast Office."
National Weather Service Forecast Office, San Diego
Remarkable Careers in Oceanography
"In this site we feature the careers of remarkable women in oceanography. Each woman has followed a different path to her career and has gathered unique insights about her profession. Learn how these women are contributing to our understanding and appreciation of the ocean and how they go about their daily work."
Put Your Science to Work: The Take-Charge Career Guide for Scientists
Geared toward research scientists. Reference to book that can be purchased.
by Peter S. Fiske, published by the American Geophysical Union
Selected References on Careers in Earth Science
List of printed materials.
U.S. Geological Survey
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists
General description of the job - "Nature of the Work | Working Conditions | Employment | Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement | Job Outlook | Earnings | Related Occupations | Sources of Additional Information."
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Peter Brueggeman, Director - SIO Library
"In 1997 and 1999, Peter Brueggeman assisted with a National Science Foundation sponsored underwater photography expedition led by Norbert Wu, a professional underwater photographer/cinematographer. The team was based at McMurdo Station on Ross Island in the Ross Sea and Peter did forty-nine scuba dives at various locations around McMurdo Sound."
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library
The California State Board for Geologists and Geophysicsts
The California State Board for Geologists and Geophysicsts
State of California
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