1. All About Geoscientist Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency Career Information

2. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 2 Tools They Use: Electromagnetic geophysical instruments Geological Compass Paramagnetic susceptibility analyzers Soil core sampling apparatus Sonar

3. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 3 Tools They Use: Analytical or scientific software Computer aided design (CAD) software Database user interface and query software Graphic or photo imagining software Map creation software

4. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 4 Working Conditions : Work at remote field sites Laboratories Offices Physical activity required

5. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 5 They Work For : Local, State, and Federal Government Universities

6. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 6 Training Required : High school diploma Bachelor’s Degree On-the-job training Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree JD Degree (Law Degree)

7. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 7 Skills Needed : Science Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Writing Coordination

8. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 8 Skills Needed : Judgment and Decision Making Time Management Active Listening Active Learning Complex Problem Solving

9. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 9 Knowledge Areas : English Language Geography Mathematics Engineering and Technology Law and Government

10. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 10 Knowledge Areas : Chemistry Physics Computers and Electronics Public Safety and Security

11. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 11 What They Do:  Search for natural resources  Completes field tests  Takes field trips to locations with physical activity  Conducts laboratory experiments  Advise construction companies and the government about building  Clean up and preserve the environment

12. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 12 Income :  Median wages:  $34.93 hourly  $72,660 annually