Students will see how job tasks don't always work out as planned and some of the biggest problems are not technical in nature...How you react to a problem determines your attitude. This will effect the direction you take and impact the result. Observing how people interact and solve problems in a work place can be a great value for a student.
CAREER
Natural Sciences Managers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$137,900
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+5.9% (as fast as the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Natural Sciences Managers Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Other Job Titles Natural Sciences Managers May Have
Chemical Process Exploration Manager, Environmental Program Manager, Natural Sciences Manager, Research and Development Director (R and D Director)
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Sanctuary Superintendent ,
NOAA Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Working out on the water with marine mammals scientists. Learning and sharing research and new information about humpback whales.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
- Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
- Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
- Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
- Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Natural Sciences Managers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (35%)
Bachelor's degree
Post-doctoral training
Master's degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Environmental Studies
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Graduate
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Doctorate
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Communication, persistence and outside the box thinking! Tasks in science and engineering may require figuring out how to perform an analysis or solve problems that have not been performed or solved before. You will also need to communicate complex ideas to people who may not understand your work.
Sanctuary Superintendent ,
NOAA Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
It is important to have hands on experiences doing field work but also understanding the policy and conservation practices of marine mammals.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Start volunteering for organizations that promote what you are passionate about. Get to know the people who are experts in that field. See if you can gain a mentor in one of these people at a very early stage.
College Students
Everyone
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