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Artistic
You prefer free, unstructured situations with maximum opportunities for self-expression; you have great need for individual expression. You are creative, especially in the artistic media, and value aesthetic qualities. You tend to be impulsive. You see yourself as expressive, original, intuitive, creative, disorderly, nonconforming, introspective, and independent.
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Agricultural Communicator
Showing the world a brighter agriculture.
As an agricultural communicator, you might- present what’s happening in agriculture to the public through social media, print, television, radio, and the Web
- raise public awareness of agriculture and agricultural issues, science, and research
- market agricultural products to target audiences
You might be hired by a
- magazine or newspaper
- advertising and marketing agency
- corporation
- radio or television station
- land-grant university
- government agency
You need
- strong written and oral communication skills
- a bachelor’s degree in sales and marketing or agricultural communication
College courses you’ll take will likely include
- communication
- chemistry
- biology
- agricultural economics
- agricultural electives
Majors
Animal Geneticist
Knowing genes, improving animals.
As an animal geneticist in the basic sciences, you work to- understand gene functions
- understand how genes affect growth, reproduction, disease resistance, or behavior
- observe and measure traits and identify the genes that cause them
If you have mathematical and computer skills, you may work in bioinformatics to
- analyze and interpret the genetic code
- compare genetic code across species
- relate what you learn about gene location and function in simple life forms to agriculturally relevant animals
- understand evolution and the forces that affect changing populations
You may be hired by
- an animal pharmaceutical company
- a breeding company
- a breed association for a commodity
- a hatchery
- the federal government
- a college or university
To be an animal geneticist, earn
- a bachelor's degree in the sciences
- a master's degree or doctorate
If you're interested in basic research, take courses in
- physiology
- biochemistry
- biophysics
If you're interested in bioinformatics or breeding, take courses in
- computer science
- mathematics
- statistics
Majors
Biochemist
When the chemistry's missing, it's no life!
As a biochemist, you may- explore chemical events that cause biological phenomena in living organisms
- conduct laboratory research
- study how cells, organs, or organisms chemically communicate, grow and develop, regulate complex internal chemical events, or protect themselves from pathogens
- gain understanding that translates into products that benefit agriculture, human health, or consumers
- go on to earn a graduate, medical, or veterinary degree
- work in marketing and technical sales
- move into a research and development management position
- pursue a career in law or science writing
You may be hired by
- a university or college
- a medical or veterinary school
- an agricultural or pharmaceutical industry
- a biotechnology discovery firm
For an entry-level position as a biochemist, you need a bachelor's degree in biochemistry.
Your college courses will include
- biochemistry
- chemistry (general, analytical, organic, and physical)
- biology
- genetics
- calculus
- physics
- humanities and social sciences
Majors
Extension Educator
Making the community a better place to live.
As an Extension educator, you may- facilitate or coach partners in city and state organizations as they solve local problems
- improve life for local residents by helping others make decisions, confront issues, and solve problems
- make education and research from land-grant universities useful to people in local communities
- teach or facilitate educational programs on topics as diverse as leadership training, land-use planning, environmental sustainability, family nutrition, money management, and business development
You will work for a land-grant university at
- a county Extension office or
- the university
You will need
- a master's degree
- professional experience
- demonstrated leadership and management skills
- experience identifying community needs, developing and successfully carrying out educational programs
- a history of working effectively with others
- the ability to manage change with a combination of knowledge, skill and a positive attitude
Majors
All academic majors in the College of Agriculture are good preparation.
Florist
It's a bloomin' business.
As a flower shop employee, you may- process incoming flowers
- design floral arrangements
- work with customers
- deliver flowers
In a management position, you may
- develop advertising programs
- determine what products you will sell
- create display themes
- supervise employees
- conduct sales interviews to secure wedding, commercial, and special event accounts
- make financial decisions based on financial records and goals
You may work for a
- traditional retail florist business
- supermarket
- wholesale florist
- large hotel
- resort
You will need
- to enjoy business, people, and design
- a college degree for management positions
- work experience for upper-level positions
College courses you likely will take include
- floral design
- personnel
- selling
- finance
- management
- marketing
- foliage plants
Majors
Horticulturist
Making food, medicine, and pleasure from plants.
As a horticulturist, you may- make plants more adaptable to different climates and soils and better fit for food uses or processes
- work in crop production
- work in landscape design, installation, construction, and maintenance
- work with plant propagation, breeding, genetic engineering, physiology or biochemistry
- improve crop processing, transit, and storage
- improve crop yield
- help improve plant resistance to insects, diseases, and environmental stresses
- improve crop quality or nutritional value
You may be
- a cropping systems engineer
- a wholesale or retail business manager
- a plant specialist in the landscaping industry
- a propagator and tissue culture specialist
- a crop inspector
- a crop production advisor
- an Extension specialist
- a plant breeder
- a research scientist
- an educator
You may work in
- industry
- government
- an educational institution
College courses you take will likely include
- biology
- chemistry
- mathematics
- genetics
- physiology
- statistics
- computer science
- landscape design and construction
- communication
- plant science
- horticulture
Plant science and horticulture courses include plant materials, plant propagation, tissue culture, crop production, post harvest handling, plant breeding, crop nutrition, entomology, plant pathology, economics, and business. For many careers you must have a master's or doctoral degree.
Majors
Landscape Architect
Designing the world.
As a landscape architect, you- must be very artistic
- design everything from man-made landscapes for private homes to large corporate buildings
- use computer programs as well as your artistic abilities in your designs
- must understand the science of plants and where plants thrive
- will spend much of your time indoors coming up with new designs
- will spend many hours outdoors making each design a reality
You may work
- as a private contractor
- in public agencies
- in design-oriented companies
You need
- a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, which is highly competitive and rigorous
- a one-year internship
College courses you’ll take will include
- economics
- biology
- horticulture
Majors
Molecular Biologist
Dabbling in DNA.
As a molecular biologist, you may- study the molecular basis of living things
- ask how genetic information can be encoded in DNA and how this information can be used to direct the synthesis of other molecules that make up living things
- ask how the genetic information in DNA can be changed
- ask how changes in the genetic information in DNA can cause disease
- develop new methods to diagnose and treat disease, develop new agricultural crops, or develop new ways to detect and remove pollutants from the environment
- serve as a scientific advisor, lawyer, or government official
You may work in a
- university
- company
- government agency
You need
- a bachelor's degree in a life science discipline with an emphasis on molecular biology
- research or analytical experience
College courses you’ll take will likely include
- chemistry
- biochemistry
- mathematics
- computer science
Majors
Plant Genetics, Breeding, & Biotechnology
Naturalist
Interpreting the scheme of things.
As a naturalist, you may- study the natural environment and share what you learn
- help people learn to live more productively on Earth without destroying the environment
- write magazine and news articles
- produce mass-media programs on topics such as biological diversity and endangered species
- teach in outdoor classrooms
You may work at a
- national park
- zoo
- media production company
You need to
- be at ease presenting programs to audiences of 500
- be at ease working one-on-one with school children
- be both a scientist and skilled communicator
- earn a college degree in natural resources, environmental science, or a similar program
- understand the scientific aspects of relationships between humans and the environment
College courses you’ll take should include
- ecological sciences
- communication theory
- education principles
- resource management
- social sciences
Majors
Natural Resources & Environmental Science
Plant Geneticist
Orchestrating plant genes, improving plants.
As a plant geneticist, you may- produce superior plants through selective breeding
- track down genes to discover their functions
- identify genes useful for creating improved plants
- improve the production and quality of food and fiber
- identify genes that can be used in different ways, sometimes to create completely new traits or to enhance traits already in plants
You may work for a
- private corporation
- state university
- state or federal agency
You need to
- understand how genes work and where they are
- follow the flow of genes between and within populations to understand the forces of evolution
- earn a bachelor's degree in biochemistry, agronomy, plant science, horticulture, forestry, or biology
College courses you’ll take will likely include
- mathematics
- biology
- statistics
- biochemistry
- microbiology
- chemistry
Graduate degrees can lead you to more sophisticated research and development positions.
Majors
Plant Genetics, Breeding, & Biotechnology
Toxicologist
Is it dangerous? Will it hurt me?
As a toxicologist, you may- study the effects of potentially harmful chemicals on people, animals, and the environment
- use your knowledge of biology, chemistry, and the environment to devise strategies to reduce or control exposure to harmful chemicals
- conduct research or teach in a university
- make sure that the chemicals we use are safe and effective
- become a veterinarian trained in toxicology to work in animal health diagnostic laboratories
You may be employed by a
- college or university
- hospital or poison control center
- government agency
- private industry
You need
- an undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, or environmental science
- a degree in veterinary medicine, human medicine, or pharmacy for some positions
- at least two years of study beyond a bachelor of science
- a doctoral degree for some positions
Graduate training in toxicology includes
- pharmacology
- biochemistry
- analytical chemistry
- environmental science
- toxicology
Majors
Natural Resources & Environmental Science