COOL CAREERS IN SCIENCE © 2024

by Andrew Morkes

Food scientists use their knowledge of chemistry, biology, and other sciences to discover new food sources, develop strategies to increase crop yields, research ways to make processed foods healthier, and discover how make food last longer and resist spoilage. A career as a food scientist is the perfect choice for those who love science, are fascinated by food, and enjoy conducting research. In this book, you’ll learn about a variety of career paths in food science, typical educational paths, methods of exploring this field while in school, key skills for success, and much more. Food Scientists is just one of nearly 20 exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover a variety of cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers. They will also learn why these careers are some of the most-exciting, best-paying, and fastest-growing occupations in the world.

by Andrew Morkes

Geoscience is an interdisciplinary field in which scientists, engineers, technicians, and other science professionals study the earth, its geological structure, its meteorological conditions and atmosphere, and its other natural systems. A career as a geoscientist is the perfect choice for those who love science and conducting research in a variety of work environments, including outdoors. In this book, you’ll learn about more than 40 careers in geoscience, opportunities and resources for women, typical educational paths, methods of exploring these fields while in school, key skills for success, and much more. Geoscientist is just one of nearly 20 exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover a variety of cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers. They will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

by Andrew Morkes

Meteorologists study the earth’s atmosphere and its physical processes to create weather forecasts and to better understand issues such as global warming and climate change. Some work as broadcast meteorologists, while others are employed as researchers, storm chasers, and forecasters for space agencies, the military, and corporations. A career as a meteorologist is the perfect choice for those who love science and conducting research and are fascinated by tornadoes, hurricanes, and other weather phenomena. In this book, you’ll learn about a variety of career paths in meteorology, opportunities and resources for women, typical educational paths, methods of exploring these fields while in school, key skills for success, and much more. Meteorology is just one of nearly 20 exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover a variety of cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers. They will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

by Andrew Morkes

It an exciting time to work in space science and engineering! NASA and private companies—such as SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin—are planning new missions to the moon, Mars, and beyond. A career as a space scientist or engineer is the perfect choice for those who like scientific research and technology and enjoy a constantly changing and rewarding work environment. In this book, you’ll learn about more than 35 careers for space scientists and engineers, opportunities and resources for women, typical educational paths, methods of exploring these fields while in school, key skills for success, and much more. Space Scientist and Engineer is just one of nearly 20 exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover a variety of cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers. They will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.