Kerry Whisnant, an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and professor of physics at Iowa State University, may be on to something that will greatly impact team winning percentages. Mathematical models that he and other fanatic baseball statisticians have helped produce may accurately predict teams' successes. Whisnant and other members of the Society for American Baseball Research have analyzed...
Geographer
A geographer is a scientist whose area of study is geography, the study of Earth's physical environment and human habitat. Geographers study not only the physical details of the environment but also its impact on human and wildlife ecologies, weather and climate patterns, economics, and culture.
Low-end Salary:
$40,543/yr
Median Salary:
$62,005/yr
High-end Salary:
$85,932/yr Education:
Graduates with master’s degrees in applied specialties usually are qualified for positions outside of colleges and universities, although requirements vary by field. A Ph.D. degree may be required for higher-level positions. Bachelor’s degree holders have limited opportunities and do not qualify for most occupations. A bachelor’s degree does, however, provide a suitable background for many different kinds of entry-level jobs.
Math Required:
College Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Calculus I and II
Quantitative Reasoning
Statistics
When Math Is Used:
Training in math and statistics is essential for many geographers. They are increasingly using mathematical and quantitative research methods to solve the issues and problems dealing with geography. For example, geographers use mathematical calculations in order to identify population centers in the United States and China. Geographers also work extensively with maps and tables.
Potential Employers:
About 41 percent work for Federal, State, and local governments, mostly for the Federal Government. Other employers include scientific research and development services; management, scientific, and technical consulting services; business, professional, labor, political, and similar organizations; and architectural, engineering, and related firms.
Facts:
A literal translation of “geography” would be "to describe or write about the Earth."
The first person to use the word "geography" was Eratosthenes around 200 B.C. He calculated the size of the Earth.
Citations:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographer
http://www.cbsalary.com/national-salary-chart.aspx?specialty=Geographer&...
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos054.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography
http://www.geog.byu.edu/BS/bsOverview.dhtml
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/custom/portlets/recordDetails/detai...
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