Careers

Glaciology is the study of snow and ice and their physical properties. More specifically, glaciologists analyze the formation, movement, and effects of the different kinds of glaciers, for example alpine and arctic glaciers, ice caps, ice sheets, and ice shelves.

Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness.  They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities.  Community health workers collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities.

Hydrologists study how water moves across and through the Earth’s crust.  They can use their expertise to solve problems in the areas of water quality or availability.

Medical scientists conduct research aimed at improving overall human health.  They often use clinical trials and other investigative methods to reach their findings.

The future of oceanography will require that our nation’s brightest minds apply themselves to issues of global concern, the environment, climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable resources.

Physicists study the ways in which various forms of matter and energy interact. They explore the fundamental properties and laws that govern space, time, energy and matter.