I just finished perusing this site. I would like to highlight a few things:
1) The definition of "ecologist": I think some on the list would find this to be relatively narrow. More importantly, many environmental science degree programs do not train students at all to become ecologists. "Ecologists study the planet and the effect humans are having on environmental damage. They study organisms that are impacting the environmental change of the Earth. Most ecologists are employed by federal and state governments and may also be employed by major research facilities. Many ecologists work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This area is experiencing only subtle growth in the coming decade, at only 9%." 2) On the page for "Average Salary in Environmental Science", there is a section beginning "While environmental science is not commonly offered through online programs, below are some of the best colleges with that degree available. Request more information by clicking on the links." What makes these some of the "best colleges"? I will acknowledge some of the information in this resource is referenced (e.g., Bureau of the Labor Statistics), most of the information here is not. I would caution that before passing this on to any student, especially at the undergraduate level, as a resource one should vet it properly, as we would any other website. -- Christopher M. Swan, Ph.D. Associate Professor Dept. of Geography & Environmental Systems University of Maryland, Baltimore County 211 Sondheim Hall 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250 [email protected] http://www.umbc.edu/people/cmswan (410) 455-3957 On Feb 22, 2012, at 12:22 PM, David Inouye wrote: > From: Elena Frost <[email protected]> > > I designed an online resource guide for students called > http://www.environmentalsciencedegree.com. > > I know from personal experience that searching for the right > Environmental Science degree program can be a time-consuming task. That is > why I > designed http://www.environmentalsciencedegree.com to help prospective > students find information about Environmental Science degree programs across > the country just by visiting one site. > > Would you help connect prospective students with my site by adding it > to your resources page? I appreciate your time and any effort to add my link > to your page. > > > Best Regards, > Elena Frost
