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Imagine a warm summer day in backcountry Montana, and the thrill of finding a new species of dinosaur and being able to create a new and awesome name for it. A paleontologist gets to experience this almost every day. If there not in the field they will be working in a lab learning about their findings. Becoming a paleontologist is very important because they discovered stuff about the past that will shape the way humans learn about the past.
Paleontologists might not have a lot for free time depending on their job and schedule. According to Chron.com “ A paleontologists job everyday is finding and digging up fossils, and sharing results.” The work will probably be outside at fossil dig sites and in labs, work will probably not be at
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According to environmental science.com “ A PH.D. is usually necessary for paleontology careers, particularly in academia.” Most paleontologist jobs will requires a PH.D. which means many years of education to graduate. Environmental science.com has an interesting viewpoint on classes to focus on: “... the best education option. Chemistry, physics, statistics, and computer sciences.” To become a paleontologist some computer and and other science courses that don't necessarily teach paleontology will be needed to help perform better. Environmental science.com claims that “ skills need to become a paleontologist are hands on, learning the step by step processes, and working with computer.” Based on this computer skill like typing will be need to help perform better in the workplace but hands on skills like brushing off fossils will be needed as well. On the website environmental science.com, they state that “ paleontologists must work with groups or as an individual and usually there will be superior who runs and mentors younger paleontologists.” A paleontologist will have to be able to work with others and will have to deal with a boss or high ranking officials monitoring their progress. A paleontologist will have to spend many years in college, have computer and hands on skills, and must be able to work in a group or as
Personally I know of some of the that a paleontologist would need. I know most of them because I went to the Smithsonian institute for natural history, and there they had a bunch of stuff needed for working out in the field. Some of those things include: gloves, digging and scraping tools, lots of paper towels and different kinds of paper, a camera, and basic survival needs. There are lots of things needed for this job. Some other jobs like a civil engineer and a multimedia artist I compared to paleontologists. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics a civil engineer gets usually “$79,340 per year, and a multimedia artist gets around $61,370 per year.” So, apparently a paleontologist is usually better. It seems like a paleontologist is the best out of the three of the jobs.
“This is my lab and what we do is study bones,” states Kari Bruwelheide in her video entitled “30,000 Skeletons”. Of the three resources that we were provided, “Puzzles of the Chesapeake” by Sally Walker, “Forensic Anthropology” by an unknown author, and “30,000 Skeletons” by Smithsonian Education presented by Kari Bruwelheide, the resource “30,000 Skeletons” is by far the best at explaining the role of an anthropologist. It is unbeatable because it is a video rather than just written words, and Kari Bruwelheide has personal experience in being a forensic anthropologist. A forensic anthropologist is a scientist that studies human remains, or in another word, skeletons, to try to find out information about the past.
In conclusion, a trained forensic anthropologist is an important factor to consider when the trauma on the bone occurred, how it occurred and what type it is. With no longer having the flesh on the body, it can make finding cause of death difficult, which is why the forensic anthropologist is
The process of becoming a zoologist requires great self-determination, persistence, patience, and discipline; the role of zoologists has taken on increased levels of importance recently because of the need to teach respect for the environment and also the animals of the world.
Forensic anthropology is the study of bones in relation to a criminal investigation. Some have probably seen it used on television, but this is not an accurate portrayal of what this truly is. Many times, this area of forensic science is hidden from the public eye; people only get to see all of the glamorous parts. What they do not see is all of the hard work and effort that is put in to get the job correctly done. This career is a rare decision for someone to choose, because of the lack of opportunity for employment positions as well as the low income per year; however, it is an extremely fascinating occupation. Forensic anthropology has been known to help many organizations, including museums, and law enforcement agencies.
Palaeogeography deals with the reconstruction of physical geographical conditions for the eras of the Earth's history. The term comes from the Greek παλαιός (palaiós) meaning ‘old’ and γεωγραφία (geōgraphía) meaning ‘a description of the earth’ and seems to have been introduced in the Earth sciences vocabulary as ‘Palaeo-Geographie’ by Ami Boué (1794‒1881), a French‒Austrian geologist, in his publication Einiges zur palaeo-geologischen Geographie (Boué, 1875, p. 2). Palaeogeography focuses on the distribution of land and sea, the spread of mountains and volcanoes and the expansion of glaciations, among others. The results are presented in geographic depictions called palaeogeographic maps. A special kind of palaeogeograpahical map is palaeobiogeographical maps depicting the distribution of
In order to understand Forensic Anthropology we must break it down into the components. According to Oxford American Dictionary the term Forensic is significant to the use of scientific methods to investigate a crime. Anthropology is defined by Oxford American Dictionary as the study of societies, cultures, and human origins. The combination of both, Forensic and Anthropology, consists of applying the principles which are introduced by Anthropologists to solving a crime. Forensic Anthropology is currently a small field but is expected to grow in the upcoming years due how it is being portrayed in books, television shows, classes, and many other resources. The usage of this field is becoming crucial because of how gruesome the crimes being committed by criminals are becoming. Although Forensic Anthropology is currently a small field it requires a lot of education, carries plenty of job responsibilities, and continues to aid in the solving of crimes.
According to the American Board of Forensic Anthropology (ABFA), there are very few employment opportunities for students with only a
The Paleolithic Age was the earliest period of man. This time period dates back to 15,000 BCE. There are many artifacts from the Paleolithic Age including Lucy (female hominid), Otzi (ice man), and cave art.
Susan Lindee and Ricardo Santos’ goal was to understand the contexts of genesis and development of biological anthropology around the world from an international standpoint, focusing on engagement with living human populations. Their contributors, scholars in history of science, science studies, and anthropology, were guided by key questions about national histories, collections, and scientific field practice.
Forensic scientists work in labs where they examine, identify, and interpret evidence collected in crime scenes. Crime scene investigators collect evidence and pass it to a forensic scientist who uses the items in numerous ways to help catch criminals. Forensic scientists must also record the evidence and any tests ran on it in detail to prove the truth in court. A forensic scientist also has to be able to present his or her physical evidence verbally in court, so a strong communication background is important.
and Odontology. Most forensic scientist go to school longer to study more than one field and are very diverse in what they can do.
Archaeology is defined by the Society of American Archaeology as: “the study of ancient and recent human past through material remains”. This being said what kind of jobs are available to those who wish to pursue a career in archaeology? Though you may not realize it, there are a multitude of career opportunities to be taken in the field of archaeology. Contrary to popular belief not all archaeologists are Indiana Jones.
Geology is a great profession because it has so many areas and branches. There is something for anything that you are interested in regarding the Earth and/or it's history. Geologists get to travel to cool places and see cool things. They are paid to spend time in remote and beautiful locations. They are not stuck in one place, because they work in the field, the laboratory, and the office. Being a geologist comes with a lot of work and responsibility, but there are so many rewarding aspects that it is completely worth it.
According to the occupational outlook handbook majoring in a science, such as biology, might increase one’s chances of being accepted into a dental school. I’m a person who likes to be hands on and always interacting with people, putting smiles on their faces is something I truly enjoy. Being a dentist comes with hands on techniques such as using dental tools to complete certain jobs, using computer skills to type perceptions up etc., and interacting with patients to figure out what’s best for them. I know some people ask what does a dentist do. Defined by the O. Net Online a dentist is defined as; someone who examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care. Dentist can become their own bosses which sometimes can be a good and bad thing because the good news is you don’t have to work for anyone the bad news is sometimes working for yourself can cause double stress. A normal work environment for a dentist is usually in a dentists’ offices. They wear masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases. (occupational outlook handbook). On average the median annual wage for dentists was $158,310 in May 2015. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an