Earth, Ocean and Environment

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Earth, Ocean and Environment

Explore potential careers and develop industry-specific skills for success in the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment. Below is a quick snapshot of relevant industries, professional associations, community-specific resources and related Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) to help direct students along their career path in earth and marine sciences, geology and related industries.

Occupations and Broad Industries

  • Atmospheric Science & Meteorology
  • Conservation
  • Disaster Research
  • Energy
  • Environmental Policy & Advocacy
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Environmental & Outdoor Education
  • Environmental Science & Research
  • Fisheries Biologist
  • GIS & Geological Sciences
  • Marine Science & Research
  • Sustainability

Example Employers

  • AECOM
  • Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey
  • Bloom Energy Corporation
  • Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC)
  • Delaware Nature Society
  • Duffield Associates
  • Longwood Gardens
  • National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  • RK&K
  • Rutgers University
  • US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • University of Delaware