Engineers apply the theories of science and mathematics to solve practical technical problems. Careers in advanced energy include dozens of types of engineers - mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, environmental, etc.
Architects design and build structures such as power efficient homes and office buildings.
Chemists perform analytical and research work to develop things like synthetic fuels to power automobiles.
Biochemists study the chemical composition of substances, some of which, such as animal wastes and plant materials, can be used as fuels to produce electricity.
Physicists invent new energy applications. They conduct research into physical phenomena in order to describe, predict or explain the behavior of matter and energy.
Economists compile, process and interpret economic and statistical data to create new energy applications, like solar power, affordable to large numbers of people.
Drafters prepare working plans and detail drawings from rough sketches, specifications and calculations of engineers, architects and designers.
Ecologists study the relationship of living organisms to the environment.
Botanists study plants, how they are affected by their environment, and how they can be used in agriculture and medicine.
Zoologists study all types of animals, how they grow, where they live, and how they are affected by their environment.
Forest ecologists study how forests are affected by changes in the environment.
Conservationists work to protect natural resources. They can be scientists, lawyers, political activists, or writers.
Chemical engineers develop new methods of recycling and treating toxic chemicals and other hazardous wastes.
Mechanical engineers design and build machines, such as power-producing machines that use alternative energy sources.
Metallurgical, ceramic and materials engineers develop new materials for things like lightweight cars and high-temperature incinerators.
Weather forecasters interpret weather information and make predictions.
Dynamic meteorologists study air currents.
Physical meteorologists study the physical nature of the atmosphere.
Industrial meteorologists work on air pollution, smoke emissions, etc.
Climatologists collect, analyze, interpret and summarize past weather information to discover weather patterns.
Hydrologists often work in meteorology, studying and forecasting floods and river flows.
Aviation forecasters help air traffic controllers adjust air traffic to weather conditions. There are also fire forecasters, avalanche forecasters, agricultural and severe storm forecasters, and others.Meteorological technicians make weather observations in the field and operate equipment.
Electronics technicians maintain electronic equipment.
Marine biologists study the animals that live in the ocean, the way they relate to each other and their environment.
Marine geochemists investigate the chemical composition of seawater and its interaction with the atmosphere and the sea floor.
Geophysicists explore the ocean floor and map geologic structures, like undersea volcanoes and mountain chains. They also study the physical and chemical properties of rocks and sediments.
Physical oceanographers investigate the physical aspects of the ocean, such as temperature, density, wave motions, tides and currents.
Fisheries scientists develop ecologically sound methods of harvesting seafood, study the effects of pollution on underwater plants and animals.
Marine engineers design sensitive instruments and structures used at sea; include electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical engineers and naval architects.
Marine technicians collect and analyze information using instruments and computers.
Marine Parks employ animal handlers, trainers, health care personnel and curators, who design exhibits and procure animals.
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