Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center Iron Oaks Environmental Learning Center Jurica Nature Museum River Trail Nature Center Emphasis is on public education. Advanced degree not required. High Schools, Community Colleges, Universities High schools and community colleges offer almost exclusively educational opportunities. Administrative duties in all educational institutions are substantial. Teaching at a community college usually requires a Master's degree.
Consulting firms perform research for private companies concerned about regulatory issues.
Analytical laboratories perform diagnostic tests. Advanced degrees are not necessary, but pay scales usually reflect level of formal education in a fairly strict manner. Many companies that are not directly associated with the environment employ scientists in product development to assess the impacts or by-products of manufacturing processes. Advanced degrees not necessary for entry level positions, but Master's degrees are viewed favorably in industry. Newspapers Pioneer Press Harcourt Brace Life Magazine Time Magazine Reader Most newspapers and weekly magazines employ science editors to report on significant events in science, particularly environmental, biomedical, and technological issues.