Monthly Archives: May 2015

GIS for Environmental Biology: Applications and Career Pathways

GIS for Environmental Biology: Applications and Career Pathways
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become essential tools for environmental biologists studying land use changes, habitat connectivity, and ecosystem management. While no standalone undergraduate GIS degrees exist in the US, environmental biology students should pursue GIS minors or graduate certificates to enhance career prospects in conservation, forestry, and environmental protection. If you're studying environmental biology—or…
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Environmental Microbiology & GIS

Environmental Microbiology & GIS
Environmental microbiology is a growing niche area related to environmental biology, but dealing with the biology of lifeforms too small to see with the naked eye. Environmental microbiologists examine microbes as they relate to the environment – their effects on the landscape and how they are affected by it. This will include the spread of…
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