Careers in Science

The word science comes from a Latin word meaning knowledge. A scientist works to understand the world around him or her. Science careers are some of the most prestigious jobs in today's world.
When we talk of science careers, the area is usually divided into broad sections. Here are some of those sections:
Life science: As implied by the name, life scientists study living organisms. This division includes biology, anatomy, physiology, agricultural science, and zoology. The study of plants, animals, and humans is the basis for life science. 

Physical science: This division includes chemistry, physics, and astronomy. Scientists in these fields are exploring the atom, forces, energy, the stars—the nonliving parts of our world. 
 
Earth science: The study of the earth, including geology, meteorology, environmental science, and geography is the work of earth scientists. People in these science careers also include space scientists, who learn about other planets and planetary bodies. 
 
Engineering: Engineers study the sciences and put them to practical use. They take the discoveries of other sciences and make them work for people. There are several disciplines inside engineering, including mechanical, aerospace, computer, and civil. 

Behavioral science: The study of behavioral science is also a subset of science careers. Psychologists learn about people's minds, behaviors, relationships, and how to change behaviors. Another field is sociology, the study of societies and institutions. Archaeology and anthropology investigate ancient societies and mankind.

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