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Geoscientists study the effects of earthquakes and other geohazards to try to lessen the damage of future events. In this photo, a member of a disaster response team marks a building after conducting a search for victims in a collapsed structure in the aftermath of a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck central Nepal.

exploration and development, pollution, and severe weather and its consequences. They help protect the public from natural hazards, such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, and volcanoes, and devise and implement wise strategies to use and manage our natural resources. A career in geoscience is intellectually engaging, rewarding, and even fun if you’re the kind of person who likes to study the earth. In fact, 74 percent of geologists (a popular geoscience career) who were survey by PayScale.com reported being highly satisfied with their careers. There are opportunities for people with all backgrounds. Work environments include field settings, laboratories, and offices. Approximately 286,000 geoscience professionals are employed in the United States, according to the US Census Bureau.

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COOL CAREERS IN SCIENCE: GEOSCIENTISTS