1. Fernanda Gallardo March 17 2014 Environmental scientist

2. Content What environmental scientist do Requirements Best universities Job statistics More information about Environmental Scientists Questions Summary References

3. What do environmental scientist do? Conduct experiments with dyes to see how chemicals might disperse during a toxic spill. Evaluate how increasing human populations influence interactions between wildlife and people. Monitor water quality at beaches, lakes, and rivers to detect contaminants. Do research or perform investigations to identify and eliminate the sources of pollution.

4. Requirements You need a bachelor’s degree 1. Subjects: Biology Chemistry Physics Geometry Algebra II Calculus Geosciences Engineering Skills: Curiosity Persistence Logical and analytical thinking Good verbal and written skills Concern for the environment Love for outdoors

5. Best Universities University of California, Berkeley(UCB) Stanford University Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)

6. Job Statistics Project Job Growth(2010-2020): -To 14% to 20% Salary per year: $62,920 Salary per hour: $30.56

7. More Information about Environmental Scientifics Experts: United States Environmental Protection Agency Ask an expert Environmental Defense Fund Jobs: Environmental Jobs

8. Questions Can pollution impact more than our health? Can plants be genetically resistant to heavy metals? How fast do different biodegradable and compostable materials decompose? How can mineral resources be conserved?

9. Summary An environmental scientific looks at the influences of such things as pollutants, changes in temperature, and rainfall on the organisms. You need a bachelor degree. The best university for this career University of California, Berkeley (UCB) Salary per year: $62,920 You can go to Environmental Protection Agency for more information.

10. References "QS World University Rankings by Subject 2013 - Environmental Sciences."Topuniversities.com. QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited 1994-2014., n.d. Web. 12 Mar. 2014. "Environmental Scientist." Environmental Scientist. Rackspace, 2002-2014. Web. 13 Mar. 2014. "Environmental Scientists and Specialists." Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 8 Jan. 2014. Web. 13 Mar. 2014. "Carees in Environmental Science." Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science. The University of Texas at San Antonio, n.d. Web. 13 Mar. 2014.

11. Fernanda Gallardo March 17 2014 Environmental scientist