Flight for Survival

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Career Connection

zoologist

studies animals, their origins, behavior, diseases and life processes either in a laboratory or natural setting

ornithologist

a zoologist who specializes in the study of birds

veterinarian

diagnoses, treats and prevents animal diseases

ecologist

studies the relationship between an organism and its environment

toxicologist

conducts tests to determine the effect of substances on animals

photographer

uses a camera to create pictures to portray events like a writer uses words

science teacher

instructs students about and helps them explore science issues

conservationist

provides technical assistance to others on methods of conserving our natural resources

technician

provides support to the work of scientists and is highly skilled with jobs which require a working knowledge of scientific equipment, an ability to analyze tests, prepare reports, and assist scientists in carrying out their various functions.

embryologist

studies the development of an animal from the fertilized egg through birth

radiologist

uses Xrays for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases

analytic chemist

determines the structure, composition and nature of substances

statistician

devises, carries out and interprets numerical results of surveys and experiments