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Look at Earth From a Different Lens

Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.

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Center for Career Exploration and Success

45 Armstrong Center

550 E. Spring St.

Oxford, OH 45056

513-529-3831

careercenter@MiamiOH.edu

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Related Job Titles

Earth Observations Scientist, Geographer, GIS Geographer (Geographic Information Systems Geographer), GIS Physical Scientist (Geographic Information Systems Physical Scientist), Scientist

Facts and Stats

Your career outlook is looking good – just like these stats.

O*NET Code: 19-3092.00

O*NET SUMMARY
  • $85k Median wages (annual)

    2021

  • 100 Projected job openings

    2021-2031

What you Need to Know

  • Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
  • Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
  • Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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  • Science, Sustainability, and Environment

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Top Technology Requirements Included in Job Postings

  • Analytical or scientific software — IBM SPSS Statistics; Minitab; SAS; The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Graphics or photo imaging software — ACD Systems Canvas; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop; Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite; Lemkesoft GraphicConverter
  • Map creation software — ESRI ArcGIS software; ESRI ArcView; Geographic information system GIS software; Martin D Adamiker’s TruFlite

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