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My Career in Environmental Science: Our how I get paid to go boating and fishing!

My Career in Environmental Science: Our how I get paid to go boating and fishing!. Donna Lutz Iowa State University Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering. hello. I’m Donna Lutz, scientist, wife and mother And you are? Environmental Science How I got here

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My Career in Environmental Science: Our how I get paid to go boating and fishing!

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  1. My Career in Environmental Science: Our how I get paid to go boating and fishing! Donna Lutz Iowa State University Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

  2. hello • I’m Donna Lutz, scientist, wife and mother • And you are? • Environmental Science • How I got here • What you need to succeed

  3. What is that? • Environmental scientists try to understand the complexity of the natural world and the affects of our society For example, what happened to the mussels? Freshwater reefs, button industry Greatest number of extinct species Life cycle with fish Zebras and ships Rehabilitation

  4. Environmental Careers • Ecology and Field Biology • Forestry • Naturalist and Science Education • Environmental Impact and Assessment • Land Use Planning • Law, consulting, engineering • Environmental Geology & Meteorology • Air quality • Groundwater management

  5. Environmental Careers • Water Resources • Fisheries and aquaculture • Water quality & management • Hydrology • Environmental Policy & Planning • Alternate energy development • Soil and water conservation

  6. Limnologist – studies freshwater

  7. Groundwater

  8. And Stormwater!

  9. Des Moines River Water Quality Network

  10. Important Programs • Long term • historical record • what is normal? • trend analysis • any improvement? • suspended solids • nutrient • ammonia, nitrate, phosphate • pesticides • chlorophyll pigments • Short term • bacteria at beaches • safe to swim? • pesticides in fish • safe to eat? • total gas saturation • safe for fish? • overall monitoring • why? what’s up?

  11. Collect samples on rivers & lakes

  12. Mobile laboratory

  13. All kinds of equipment needed for year-round work

  14. Electrofishing for pesticides in fish project

  15. Monitor Beaches

  16. Investigate fish kills

  17. How did I get here? • Child • Camping, boating, hiking, fishing • If there was water I was wet! • Friend, microscopes and butterflies • Campfire girls • Middle School • Eco club (1st Earth Day) • More camping, boating, hiking, fishing!

  18. The road continues • High School • Photography • Creative writing/Poetry • Environmental Chemistry • My first water quality project! • More camping, boating, hiking, fishing!! • Significant event - The Clean Water Act • College • Journalism??? • Biology • Environmental Studies

  19. Pivotal OpportunityInternship on Lake Michigan

  20. Graduate school: how to become an expert

  21. Why I like my career • Variety & Challenge: • Field • Lab • Office

  22. Why I love my career

  23. Why I love my career

  24. You can have a family

  25. Curiosity Ability Organization Attention to detail Courage Curiosity Ability Organization Attention to detail Courage How to be a successful… Scientist Student You are already developing these skills!

  26. #1 - Pack your canoe thoughtfully • Life as a river • You are on a journey • Pickup as many supplies/tools as possible • Be Prepared!

  27. #2 - Feel the fear, but do it anyway • Fear is a biological tool • Most are uncomfortable in new situations • “Imposter” syndrome “If you get a chance to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance!”

  28. #3 – Build on your experience • Keep your own high standard • Encourage your friends • Work through frustration • Hard work and a sense of humor • Break large projects into “do-able” steps • Acknowledge your successes!!!

  29. #4 What to do now – and later • Get to know one teacher well • Join a club • Get a job (internship) • Pace yourself and enjoy life!

  30. Girls in Science & Technology You are…. Wanted and Needed

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