STEM Careers

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers have numerous benefits including employment rates that are higher than average, the ability to make a difference to your community and a wide variety of potential work environments. Whether you love getting your feet wet and hands dirty in the field or prefer an air-conditioned computer lab, there’s something for everyone in STEM! Most jobs require a Bachelor’s degree, and some require more advanced certification.

• Aquacultural Manager
  Oversee hatcheries for raising fish and other seafood for human consumption.
  

• Aquarist
  Manage aquariums, ensuring a clean and healthy environment for animals and plants.
  

• Atmospheric Scientist
  Study the atmosphere’s physical characteristics, motions, and processes and how they impact the environment.

• Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
  Collect, measure, and interpret geographic information to create maps and charts for political, educational and other purposes.
  
  
• Civil Engineer
  Design and oversee construction of roads, bridges and railroads, with specialties including Environmental Engineering and Hydraulic engineering, which focuses on developing structures around water such as bridges, dams and levees.
  
  
• Chemists
  Analyze the compounds made from carbon-based molecules that appear in daily life, including water systems.
  
  
• Computer Programmer
  Create, modify and test the code, forms and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Could focus on developing computer programs specifically for data related to water and analyzing water samples.
  
  

• Conservation Scientist
  Improve, manage and protect natural resources, such as water.
  
  

• Database Administrators
  Use specialized software to store and organize data, such as financial information and customer shipping records and help ensure that data are available to users and are secure from unauthorized access.

• Environmental Compliance Inspector
  Ensure companies, individuals and governments follow governmental laws and regulations on pollution.

• Environmental Engineer
  Prevent, control and improve environmental hazards through engineering designs that address specific problems.

• Environmental Scientist
  Research the impact of pollution on the environment, people and animals.

• Geoscientist
  Research the composition and structure of the earth to better understand the properties of land such as water, land and petroleum.

• Hydroinformatics
  Use information from communication technologies to help improve water resource management.

• Hydrologist
  Study underground and/or surface water to find the amount of precipitation and other conditions that effect water availability and quality.

• Marine Engineering
  Work closely with naval architects to design equipment that makes ships run effectively.
  

• Mathematician
  Create models to solve practical problems in fields such as business, government, engineering and the sciences.

• Naval Architect
  Design ships, determining size, shape, propulsion, weight and other features.

• Network and Computer Systems Administrators
  Oversee day-to-day operation of computer networks and systems, which are critical parts of almost every organization.

• Soil and Water Conservationist
  Research ways to optimize how soil and water are used.

• Statistician
  Help design surveys and experiments by collecting, analyzing and interpreting numerical data.

• Surveying and Mapping Technicians
  Assist surveyors, cartographers and photogrammetrists in mapping the earth’s surface using geographic data.

  
  

More information about STEM careers:

• Explore Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) from Science Buddies

• Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

• STEM Career Resources for Students, Educators, Counselors, and Parents

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