Earth Science
| What is Earth Science? | Related Careers |
| Related Skills | Job & Internship Search Links |
| Career Planning Links | Professional Association Links |
| Miscellaneous Links | OSU Earth Science Program |
What is Earth Science?
The Earth Science Program at OSU explains "Earth science is the study of all aspects of our planet and their interactions with living systems. Each aspect of the earth interacts with the others in fascinating and important ways and the study of these interactions is increasingly important to our society.
"There are four major disciplines in the broad area of earth sciences: geography, geology, geophysics and geodesy. These major disciplines use physics, chemistry, biology, chronology and mathematics to build a quantitative understanding of the principal areas of the earth system.
"Earth science is generally defined as the interdisciplinary study encompassing phenomena of the earth's domains: the lithosphere, the hydrosphere, the atmosphere and the biosphere. These domains correspond to rocks, water, air and life. The field is now evolving in a direction that increasingly includes the cryosphere (corresponding to ice) as a distinct portion of the hydrosphere, and the pedosphere (corresponding to soil) as part of an actively mixing, dynamic earth system."
Related Careers
| Atmospheric Scientist | Marine Geologist |
| Civil Engineer | Meteorologist |
| Cultural Preservationist | Minerals Surveyor |
| Drilling Engineer | Mining Engineer |
| Economic Geologist | Mud Logger |
| Engineer | National Park Administrator |
| Engineering Geologist | Natural Hazards Mitigation Coordinator |
| Environmental Consultant | Natural Resource Manager |
| Environmental Geologist | Oceanographer |
| Environmental Protection Agent | Petroleum Geologist |
| Environmental Protection Specialist | Petrologist |
| Environmental Scientist | Planetary Geologist |
| Field Seismologist | Professor |
| Forester | Sedimentologist |
| Geochemist | Seismic Interpreter |
| Geographer | Seismologist |
| geographic Specialist | Soil Scientist |
| Geologist | Teacher/Professor |
| Geophysical Data Processor | Technical Writer |
| Geophysicist | U.S. Geological Surveyor |
| Geoscientist | Urban/Regional Planner |
| Glacial Geologist | Volvanologist |
| Hydrogeologist | Water Resource Developer |
| Independent Research Technician | Watershed Manager |
| Land-use Planner | Well Site Geologist |
Related Skills
| Analytical Skills | Investigative | Seek Challenges |
| Communication Skills (Oral & Written) | Mathematical Abilities | Technical Skills |
| Flexibility with Work Settings | Scientific Background | Understand Complex Multidimensional Problems |
Job & Internship Search Links
USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.
GIS Jobs, Internships and Careers
Career Planning Links
Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.
- Average Pay - Geological and Petroleum Technicians
- Average Pay - Mining and Geological Engineers
- Average Pay - Geoscientists
- Average Pay - Environmental Scientists and Specialists
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Professional Association Links
The Geological Society of America
American Geosciences Institute
United States Environmental Protection Agency
American Associaiton of Petroleum Geologists
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Society of Economic Geologists
Soil Science Society of America
Miscellaneous Links
Opportunities to Get Involved & Gain Experience
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