Career of the Month: An Interview with Volcanologist Jeffrey Byrnes

Journal Article | August 2003

This column features interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. In this month’s issue, Jeff Byrnes shares how his education and career path inspired him to be a volcanologist.

Career of the Month: An Interview With Herpetologist Robert Drewes

Journal Article | December 2010

For the last decade, herpetologist Robert Drewes has documented the biodiversity of São Tomé and Príncipe, two remote islands off the west coast of Africa. These islands are unique for the number of species that live…

Career of the Month: An Interview With Pharmacist Ken Thai

Journal Article | January 2009

Medications prescribed by your doctor are designed to support your health. But if incorrectly prescribed, misused, or abused, these prescriptions can become dangerous and sometimes fatal. A pharmacist’s job is to ensure…

Career of the Month: An Interview With Arborist Tchukki Andersen

Journal Article | June 2010

If you like being outside and have a fondness for trees, this may be the career for you. Professional arborists are trained in the art and science of planting, caring for, and maintaining trees. Arborist Tchukki…

Career of the Month: An Interview With Horticulturist John Stier

Journal Article | February 2011

Horticulture—the science and art of cultivating plants—is host to a dynamic array of careers. Horticulturist John Stier researches turfgrass to develop high-quality sports fields. At the 1994 World Cup, he watched the U…

Radiochemist Catherine Riddle

Journal Article | November 2021

Broadcast Engineer Kenny Elcock

Journal Article | January 2022

Soil Scientist James Hartig

Journal Article | August 2021

Exploration Geologist Quinton Hennigh

Journal Article | February 2021

Exploration geologists, colloquially known as prospectors, look for new sources of mineral deposits. They use a mix of geological, geophysical, and geochemical knowledge to analyze data and test hypotheses about where…

Railway Engineer Cassie Gouger

Journal Article | May 2022

Utility Engineer Aaron Spencer

Journal Article | June 2021

Geologist

Journal Article | November 2022

Systems Technology Engineer Rebecca Herold

Journal Article | March 2023

Entomologist Ary Faraji

Journal Article | January 2021