Plant Biology
Plant Biology
Graduates of plant biology typically work for colleges, universities, professional
schools, management/scientific/technical consulting services, scientific research
and development services, merchant wholesalers and nondurable goods, or government
agencies. Typical work duties include collecting samples in the field, analyzing data
and developing research reports.
- Job Titles
- Agricultural Technician
- Biological Technician
- Biologist
- Biomass Plant Technician
- Forensic Science Technician
- Forestry and Conservation Technician
- Geneticist
- Natural Science Manager
- Park Naturalist
- Postsecondary Teacher/Professor
- Soil and Plant Scientist
- Soil and Water Conservationist
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- Jobs and Internships
- Ames Laboratory
- Argonne National Laboratory
- Berkeley Lab
- Botanical Society of America
- Brookhaven National Laboratory
- Ecological Society of America
- Environmental Career Opportunities
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
- National Science Foundation – Research Experience for Undergraduates
- Natural Resources Conservation Services
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- The American Society of Plant Taxonomists
- The Field Museum
- The Student Conservation Association
- U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
- Skills
- Develop an understanding of the principles of cellular and molecular biology, genetics, ecology, and evolution
- Acquire a foundation in chemistry, physics and quantitative skills
- Develop critical thinking and communication skills
- Develop an appreciation for the diversity, complexity, and unity of life
- Understand current issues in biology
- Critically evaluate scientific evidence
- Engage in scientific inquiry
- Access electronic and print databases and resources
- Apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations
- Use analytical thinking to learn to analyze and interpret research findings and other data related to your experiments and lab work