Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Scientific engineers use applied math and scientific principles to solve complex problems in the changing economy. Biological scientists study genetic makeup in humans and learn how we interact with our environment. Geologists study the rocks and minerals that make up our planet, sometimes for the purpose of drilling for oil and gas. Chemical and mining engineers predict geological hazards.
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Media General News Service
Published: June 17, 2008
Overall, jobs opportunities are expected to be good through 2014, but growth varies by specialty.
Jobs for hydrologists, for example, will increase much faster than the average rate because of toughening environmental policies and people’s desire to move to environmentally sensitive areas.
Social scientists are expected to grow at a slower rate, but archivists and curators should find an average increase in employment.
Employment for biologists should grow at an average rate, while employment for the non pharmaceutical chemists should grow more slowly than average.