NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP

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Natural Resource Sciences

There a variety of different careers related to natural resource sciences and they all look a little different. Join us as we explore three different careers with recent college graduates and learn how they started their careers, why they’re important, and ways that you can do them too. The careers covered include River Ranger, Invasive Species Management, and Engineering.er Ranger, Invasive SpeciesManagement, and Engineering

Natural Resource Sciences Explored

​An Overview of the Natural Resource Sciences
​by Grace Arnold

To learn more about other careers in these fields and ways to get connected to them at the University of Minnesota click the button below. 

Natural Resource Science Career Profiles

​Career Profile: Josh Schrope, River Ranger
​by Grace Arnold

Description: Learn more about Josh Schrope, a River Ranger, in Bozeman, Montana.
Educational Level Requirements: Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree (depending on location and prior experience)
Major Suggestions: Parks & Recreation, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, Forestry
Estimated Earnings (Entry Level): $40k (varies by location)

Career Profile: Casey Carlson, Engineer
​by Grace Arnold

Description: Learn more about Casey Carlson, a Systems Engineer at Honeywell, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Educational Level Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
Major Suggestions: Engineering
Estimated Earnings (Entry Level): $70k (varies by location)

Career Profile: Jenna Barlow, Invasive Species Manager
​by Grace Arnold

Description: Learn more about Jenna Barlow, an Invasive Species Manager at Carp Solutions, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Educational Level Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
Major Suggestions: Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Fisheries & Wildlife, Water Resource Management, Invasive Species Management
​Estimated Earnings (Entry Level): $50k (varies by location)

Preparing for a Career in Natural Resource Science

Educational Opportunities - Abby Reynolds, CFANS Admissions Counselor
​by Grace Arnold

Learn more about different educational opportunities and experiences related to natural resource sciences from Abby Reynolds, Admissions Counselor at the University of Minnesota. In the video, she goes over: finding the right major for you, programs that match your interests, and how to apply to the University of Minnesota to get involved in them.

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