Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

1. Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological and mineralogical information, and soil or water samples.

2. Analyze data to determine validity, quality, and scientific significance, and to interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.

3. Communicate scientific and technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.

4. Provide scientific and technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.

5. Process and review environmental permits, licenses, and related materials.

6. Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.

7. Prepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the data.

8. Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects and surveys.

9. Investigate and report on accidents affecting the environment.

10. Research sources of pollution to determine their effects on the environment and to develop theories or methods of pollution abatement or control.

11. Provide advice on proper standards and regulations or the development of policies, strategies, and codes of practice for environmental management.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$47,100 for entry level workers, and $90,370 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Very Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 83,267 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health employed in US.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 104,142  employed in US. This represents an increase of 170 job(s) each year, and a total of 130 job openings each year.

My Environment, My Health, My Choices - Curriculum intended to help teachers introduce environmental health topics in a variety of subject classes - not simply science. The project also aims to increase student and teacher knowledge about the links between the environment and human health.

Cornell University Institute for Biotechnology and Life Science Technologies - The Institute for Biotechnology and Life Science Technologies serves as a focal point for bringing together university scientists conducting research in the biological and physical sciences. It embraces education, training and research in advanced technologies and their application to societal needs, using basic principles in physics, chemistry and engineering. A major role is to promote the education and training of biologists, engineers, agricultural personnel, and medical scientists.

Environmental Studies Summer Youth Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges - If you are a high school student looking for an exceptional opportunity to explore the scientific, social and humanistic perspectives of environmental issues, then this is the camp for you.

Hofstra University 's Summer Science Research Program - Hofstra University offers opportunities for selected research oriented high school students to work with science faculty during the summer in an on campus research program. The program is competitive and students must submit a completed application and letter of recommendation from a science teacher. On acceptance, students will be assigned to a specific faculty member based on the student's preference, faculty availability, and the student's laboratoy experience.

Action Bioscience: Lesson Directory - Action Bioscience provides original peer-edited lessons, written by science educators, to specifically accompany peer-reviewed articles on their site. Each lesson contains questions related to the article, as well as a variety of student activities that promote active learning and inquiry into current issues in the biosciences. The site is endorsed by the National Association of Biology Teachers.

Global Warming Facts and Our Future - Is the climate warming? Are humans causing climate warming? What effects might climate warming have? The National Academies provide scientific information to help us make informed decisions and to help answer these important questions. The activities include the exploration of the changing CO2 concentrations over the past century, climate models and CO2 emissions calculator.

SUNY Cobleskill POP: Protect Our Planet - Campers explore and learn about the life forms that inhabit streams, meadows, woods and mountains. Campers will use scientific tools and techniques to determine the health of streams, gather and grow bacteria and conduct experiments.

National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) - The National Association of Biology Teachers empowers educators to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students. NABT supplies a rich collection of resources and programs that help you meet the challenges you face every day and NABT puts those resources in your hands.

Environmental Health and Safety Officers - Visit this link for information on this career in the military.

ESF Outreach,Supplemental Curriculum Materials and Other Resources - These educational units for middle and high school teachers and students are standards based supplemental curriculum materials available free to educators and include: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Hudson River Watershed, Willow Biomass Energy, Environmental Analysis of Watersheds and more.

DeBruce Environmental Education Camp - Discover the interconnectedness of life on earth at Camp BeBruce in the Catskills. The campers participate in a discovery group while at camp, completing six lessons ranging from group dynamics to field, forest, and pond explorations, to a study of human impact.

CELLS alive! - CELLS alive! has captured with film and computer-enhanced images living cells and organisms for education and medical research. This is the place to watch cells in motion! A few of the animations illustrated include the basic cell-cell interactions that lead to antibody production, the stages of mitosis in an animal cell and the sequence of activities exhibited by cells.

Adirondack Curriculum Project Adirondack Challenges Lesson Plans - The Adirondack Curriculum Project Adirondack Challenges Lesson Plans are called challenges because it is hoped that you will create student-centered constructivist oriented learning experiences that will challenge your students and allow them to learn about the Adirondacks while preparing to meet the New York State Learning Standards. Many lesson plans are given in a variety of content areas.

Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center - Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center offers 73 acres with a spectacular view overlooking Lake George in the Adirondacks. Public nature programs on a variety of topics are presented year round. Natural history exhibits featuring a diorama with native mammals and birds are housed in the museum. Watch for wildlife outdoors as you hike along one of our woodland trails. There are perennial gardens, including a butterfly garden from June to September.

Design and Discovery: Experience Engineering Through Design - A hands-on, inquiry-based experience in problem solving, Design and Discovery is a free curriculum that introduces youth, ages 11-15, to engineering through design, and helps students create an awareness of the role engineering plays in our society. In an extended sequence of hands-on sessions, students follow a design process and build working prototypes that solve problems in the engineered world.

Stony Brook University Summer Camp - The Summer Camps at Stony Brook University provides three fun-filled hours of educational activities based on a weekly theme for your child to learn and explore. Each week different topics will be covered, giving campers a wide variety of innovative experiences. Activities include team-building exercises, arts and crafts, science experiments, life-skills enhancements, story time, and computer practice.

Global Warming Early Warning Signs Exploring Climate Change Impacts - Global Warming Early Warning Signs is a set of teaching materials designed to accompany Global Warming: Early Warning Signs, a science-based interactive world map depicting the local and regional consequences of global climate change.

Finding Wildlife in the City - Discover wildlife in the middle of the city! See the food chain in action as you observe insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals in their natural settings.Learn how wildlife adapts and survives in our city neighborhoods.

Cornell University Summer College Program: Focus on the Sciences - Focus on the Sciences is designed especially for students who are passionate about subjects from astronomy to biology and who just can't wait to get to college to undertake in-depth scientific exploration. You?ll earn an average of six to eight credits and get advanced lab work under your lab coat while maybe figuring out what you want to study in college.

Project Green Reach at Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Project Green Reach (PGR) is an outreach program for K to 8 teachers and their classes from Brooklyn's Title I schools. PGR provides: a curriculum package for the topic of your choice, inquiry based instruction in your classroom with a plant for each student, transportation and a guided tour of Brooklyn Botanic Garden, as well as teacher training and supplies for a community horticulture project.Teachers must apply for acceptance into PGR.

Research Participation Program for Young Scholars: Summer Opportunities for High School Students - Are you interested in pursuing a career in scientific research, specifically, cancer research? This program will introduce you to scientific research through a project supervised by graduate faculty members, help you develop your own philosophy of science, and if you have not already decided on a field of specialization, to aid in selecting your undergraduate college major.

American Institute of Biological Sciences: Serving Biology and Society - The American Institute of Biological Sciences is a nonprofit scientific association dedicated to advancing biological research and education for the welfare of society. AIBS advances its mission through coalition activities in research, education, and public policy; publishing the peer-reviewed journal BioScience and the education website ActionBioscience.org; and more.

Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Student Center - The EPA Environmental Student Center is their web site for students, grades 5 to 8. Learn how science works in our environment every day. Here you'll find science activities, environmental concepts and tips

Science NetLinks: Lessons - Science NetLinks provides a wealth of resources for K to 12 science educators. It is your guide to meaningful standards-based Internet experiences for students. The matrix includes lessons in heredity, agriculture, energy sources, structure of matter and more!

SummerITeens: Academic Camp - SummerITeens is a series of academic summer day camps held on the SUNYIT campus, with the goal of introducing area teens to topics not usually covered in their regular school subjects. These camps incorporate a variety of activities to ensure diverse learning opportunities and fun outcomes. The Camps include Energy, Robotics, Nanotechnology and a Girls' Applied Math/Science Camp.

Kidsgardening: Helping Young Minds Grow - National Gardening Association is a leading national provider of K12, plant-based educational materials. The Kidsgardening programs, projects, thematic explorations and guides help children gain knowledge in science, literacy, social studies, nutrition, the environment, and personal skill areas such as leadership, problem-solving, and team building. Also, there are listings of grants for which teachers can write to support their gardening programs.

Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Kids Club - The EPA Environmental Kids Club is their web site for kids, ages 4 to 10. It will help you explore your environment and learn how to protect it. Games, pictures, and stories are included with a focus on air, water, garbage and recycling, plants and animals.

Environmental Studies Summer Youth Institute/July 9-22, 2006 - The Institute offers a two-week, college-level interdisciplinary program for talented high-school students and provides exceptional opportunities to explore the scientific, social, and humanistic perspectives of environmental issues.

Finding Wildlife in the City - Discover wildlife in the middle of the city! See the food chain in action as you observe insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals in their natural settings.Learn how wildlife adapts and survives in our city neighborhoods.

New York Academy of Sciences: Academy Programs- New York City Science and Engineering Fair - Annual science research and technology competition for NYC high school students. Applications are due in late November.

Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies (CIMS) - CIMS works with business and government to find cost effective solutions to specific problems within industry. CIMS represents a dynamic collaboration of in-house technical experts, as well as academic, industry and government resources. Located on the campus of Rochester Institute of Technology, their unique, world-class facility houses three centers, four major programs, and an all-encompassing training program.

Challenge Day Camp 2007 - Dedicated to enrichment opportunities, Challenge is known for its creative and innovative course offerings including Adventures in the Lab 1 and 2, Fantastic Flying Models, The Common Denominator, LegoMania, Science Art and more.

Lake Colby Environmental Education Camp - The Northern Adirondacks are the setting for Camp Colby campers. They participate in a discovery group while at camp, completing six lessons ranging from group dynamics to field, forest, and pond explorations, to a study of human impact.

Rushford Environmental Education Camp - The Hanging Bog in Allegany County, NY is the setting for Camp Rushford campers. Participate in a discovery group while at camp, completing six lessons ranging from group dynamics to field, forest, and pond explorations, to a study of human impact.

EEK! Environmental Education for Kids - Created by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, EEK! Is an electronic magazine for kids in grades 4 to 8. It also contains extensive environmental information for teachers.

Smithsonian National Zoological Park Online Resources for Educators and Students - The Smithsonian National Zoological Park is a great place to discover and appreciate diverse and unusual creatures from tiny leaf-cutter ants to huge elephants. The Zoo's Online Resources website has animal fact sheets, live web cams, links to other educations sites, photo galleries, articles from our magazine, and Conservation Central, an online habitat education program that helps kids learn about habitat conservation through curricula and activities and more.

Environmental Protection Agency High School Environmental Center - The EPA Environmental High School Environmental Center is their web site for students, grades 9 to 12. This portal to EPA environmental resources will inform you about environmental issues and help you protect the environment.

Environmental scientists and geoscientists - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

ScienceEduNet - SciEduNet is the website of the Education Department of the New York Academy of Sciences. The goal is to provide a link between the K-12 educational community and myriad science enrichment programs and resources throughout the tri-state area(NY,NJ,CT).

Buffalo Area Engineering Awareness for Minorities (BEAM) - BEAM, a program in the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, offers free precollege classes to inner city middle school and high school students who want to explore the wonders of science and technology.

New York Academy of Sciences - Since 1817, the New York Academy of Sciences' purpose is to advance the understanding of science, technology, and medicine, and to stimulate new ways to think about how their research is applied in society and the world.

Biological Field Station High School and College Internship - Are you interested in the environment? The Biological Field Station High School Internship 9 week summer program has research teams that focus on specific areas of concern such as water quality monitoring, fisheries management, biological control studies and surveys. Students participating in each internship (with the exception of Madison County Internships) are responsible for organizing, executing and submitting for publication, a module of work which may require the support of other team members.

Rader's Geography4Kids - Geography4Kids.com is a website that teaches the basics of geography and earth sciences to all ages. It has sections on earth energy, earth structure, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the biosphere, climates, and BGC cycles (biogeochemical).

Service Science, Management and Engineering (SSME) - Service Science, Management and Engineering (SSME) is a new multi-disciplinary research and academic effort that integrates aspects of established fields such as computer science, operations research, engineering, management sciences, business strategy, social and cognitive sciences, and legal sciences.

Cornell University's Shoals Marine Laboratory: Marine Environmental Science - Marine Environmental Studies focus is on coastal marine habitats, with an emphasis on issues as they relate to global habitats and concerns. Laboratory exercises and field work include explorations along Appledore's rocky intertidal zone, and excursions to neighboring islands to observe harbor seal and seabird colonies.Foundamental scientific research methods and equipment are introduced, and each student has the opportunity to be involved in group research projects while earning 4 Cornell credits.

College of SUNY Geneseo Young Scholars Adventures: Summer Academy for Jr. Scientists - Summer Academy for Jr. Scientists creates a unique enrichment opportunity for hands-on activities and experiments. Choose from two courses: Powders and Potions and experiment with solids,liquids and gases and Wild Encounters and learn and interact with a variety of creatures and plants from the animal kingdom.

Cornell University Cooperative Extension New York City Science and Technology High School Internship Project - This science and technology internship program increases high school and college aged students' science, math, research, technology and environmental literacy through a guided, hands on learning experience at CUCE-NYC's Learning Lab in the Bronx. The program provides students with an intensive laboratory experience which involves developing skills and understanding of laboratory data gathering, analysis and management and understanding of the production cycle for hydroponics, aquaculture (indoor fish farming) and aquaponics (a combination of the two) technologies.

Project E.R. (Environmental Rescue) - Ecosystems are changing rapidly, and plants and animals are becoming extinct at an alarming rate. Because humans depend on ecosystems for food, medicine, and other natural resources, it is time for you to rescue the environment. What can you do to protect the planet and the things that live on it? To find out join Project E.R. (environmental rescue).

Environmental Science Summer Programs - These intensive but unique 5 day environmental education programs are designed to provide opportunities for district students in grades 10 to 12 to deal with a specific ecological system, aquatic and terrestrial habitats in the Adirondacks and marine habitats on Long Island.

Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center - The Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center provides you with information on educational and professional development opportunities including technology-rich curriculum materials that includes a listing of materials and summer institutes have you working with employers and working technicians to give you a better understanding of the type of work.

Action Bioscience: Promoting Bioscience Literacy - Why preserve life's variety? How fragile is our planet? What does the genome reveal? How is biotech changing the world? The Action Bioscience site offers original material and links to articles and classroom resources that help shed light on these and other issues affecting everyday life in a variety of ways.

Nature Place Day Camp - The Nature Place Day Camp offers several programs. The camp's Earth Art program offers the perfect opportunity to combine the beauty and wonder of our natural world with the creativity and imagination of children. Nature is the setting and inspiration for many of the art projects. The Hiking and Camping Program offers a bit of adventure, some challenges, plenty of rest stops and a new awareness of our environment.

My Environment, My Health, My Choices - Curriculum intended to help teachers introduce environmental health topics in a variety of subject classes, not simply science. The project also aims to increase student and teacher knowledge about the links between the environment and human health.

ScienceEduNet - SciEduNet is the website of the Education Department of the New York Academy of Sciences. The goal is to provide a link between the K12 educational community and myriad science enrichment programs and resources throughout the NYC area.

Discovery School's Science Fair Central - So you're going to do a science fair project! Science Fair Central: Creative Investigations into the Real World contains helpful links including a comprehensive guide to creating your science fair project, Janice VanCleave's winning science fair project help guide with helpful resources and project ideas listing project topics to help you get started.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Teaching Center - This site is for educators who wish to teach about the environment. It offers background information on a variety of topics, lesson plans, and activities that work in and out of the classroom. You will also find information on workshops, conferences, grants, awards and a variety of other information that will assist you in your educational goals.

GLOBE Program (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) - The GLOBE Program (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based education and science program. Around the world, K12 students are making scientific observations and reporting their data to GLOBE for use in research.There are over 13,000 schools involved in the U.S.

Adirondack Curriculum Project Teacher Workshops - The Adirondack Curriculum Project conducts workshops for K12 teachers. The variety of workshops are hands-on, collaborative, and model the ?Adirondack Challenge.? Experienced presenters, resource people, and teacher/facilitators lead the workshops. ACP goal is for each participant to leave with a challenge to use in the classroom that will both meet NYS Learning Standards and help students learn about the Adirondacks.

Bridge: Sea Grant Ocean Sciences Education Center - The Bridge is a growing collection of the best marine education resources available online. It provides educators with a convenient source of accurate and useful information on global, national, and regional marine science topics. As a resource center K12 teachers can find marine education resources such as marine science information, lesson plans and classroom activities.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Teaching Center - This site is for educators who wish to teach about the environment. It offers background information on a variety of topics, lesson plans, and activities that work in and out of the classroom. You will also find information on workshops, conferences, grants, awards and a variety of other information that will assist you in your educational goals.

SUNY New Paltz Summer Camp: Mad Science Nature Camp - Mad Science has sparked imaginative learning with their unique brand of engaging and educational live programs and activities. Nature Camp - Explore the natural world and the adaptations that allow birds and beast to thrive. Make plaster casts of animal tracks. Tie-dye t-shirts with vegetable dyes. Build a bird feeder, construct a bug house for observing insects, grow your own crystal garden and more!

Pace University Summer Scholars Program 2007: Environmental Studies - Pace's Environmental Studies track takes a look at the world and the health threats that face it. The two classes offered are: International Public Health and Agenda for Sustainable Development: What is Your Generation Doing?

Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere - What exactly is the Earth's magnetosphere, what are its interactions with the Sun and why should these be of interest to a non-scientist? What of all that should be presented to students in middle and high school? The Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere is an overview of space research on the Earth's environment in space and answers these questions and more.

New York State Science Olympiad - The Science Olympiad is an international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers.The State competition in New York consists of B(grades 6 to 9) and C (grades 9 to 12) Divisions with all of the official Science Olympiad events plus two Trial/Pilot events during the Spring months.

Buffalo-Area Engineering Awareness for Minorities (BEAM) - The Buffalo-Area Engineering Awareness for Minorities (BEAM) program in the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers free pre-college classes to inner city middle school and high school students who want to explore the wonders of science and technology.

New York Academy of Sciences - Since 1817, the New York Academy of Sciences' purpose is to advance the understanding of science, technology, and medicine, and to stimulate new ways to think about how their research is applied in society and the world.

ESF Outreach: Supplemental Curriculum Materials & Other Resources - New educational units for middle and high school teachers and students. These standards-based supplemental curriculum materials are available free to educators and include: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Hudson River Watershed, Willow Biomass Energy, Environmental Analysis of Watersheds and more.

Challenge Day Camp: Westchester County, New York - Dedicated to enrichment opportunities, Challenge is known for its creative and innovative course offerings including: LegoMania, Mechanical Marvels, Awesome, Magical and Edible Experiments,Positively Puzzled,Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and more.

New York Academy of Sciences New York City Science and Engineering Fair (NYCSEF) - NYCSEF is the New York City Department of Education's annual science and technology research competition, coordinated by the New York Academy of Sciences in partnership with Polytechnic University. All students in grades 9 to 12 attending schools within the five boroughs are eligible to apply.

American Museum of Natural History Ology - OLogy means "the study of". And here on the American Museum of Natural History's OLogy Web site, you can study and explore many cool OLogies like archaeology, astronomy, biodiversity, genetics, marine biology, paleontology, and physical science. OLogy is designed as a place for kids to explore, ask questions, get answers, meet OLogists, play games, and see what other kids are interested in.

Peconic Dunes and Camp Sea Wolf - These two unique environmental camps supply experiences provided by Cornell Cooperative Extension. The focus is on the stewardship of our natural resources and outdoor recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, kayaking and canoeing.

College of SUNY Geneseo Young Scholars Adventures: Summer Academy for Jr. Scientists at St. John Fisher Campus - Summer Academy for Jr. Scientists at St. John Fisher Campus creates a unique enrichment opportunity for hands-on activities and experiments. Choose from two courses: Powders and Potions and experiment with solids,liquids and gases and Wild Encounters and learn and interact with a variety of creatures and plants from the animal kingdom.

Wave Hill Plant Science Internship - Wave Hill and Lehman College collaborate to provide a summer job opportunity combined with academic studies in Plant Science and Urban Forest Ecology. Site visits to environmentally significant locations and small work crews prune or clear excess vegetation, plant native species, fortify hillsides, and repair woodland trails to prevent erosion along the Hudson River. Lehman College's Department of Natural & Social Sciences offers laboratory sessions and lectures by graduate students for four college credits, tuition-free.

Oswego State University of New York Department of Earth Sciences Geology Field Camp and Field Experience for Earth Science Teachers - The Oswego State University geologic field camp is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn how to conduct geologic field research under rugged and rustic conditions while earning college credit. The field program is centered around a research project, where students participate in original research directed by the camp faculty.

A World In Motion (AWIM) Science and Math Can Be Fun - A World In Motion brings math and science principles to life. The programs are exciting and interactive and make learning fun. Laws of physics, motion, flight and electronics are learned and then demonstrated as students build cars, skimmers and gliders and conduct experiments with electricity and electronics. The program consists of four, free hands-on physical science curricula.

Biologists - Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

Biochemists and Biophysicists - Study the chemical composition and physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.

Microbiologists - Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.

Foresters - Manage forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine the best time for harvesting. Develop forest management plans for public and privately-owned forested lands.

Food Science Technicians - Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products.