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STEM Career: Geochemist

Geochemists use chemistry to study rocks and minerals. They learn about their composition, structure, formation, and properties. They also learn how these elements move into soil and water systems. Geochemists use their knowledge of geology and chemistry to help those who explore natural resources, such as natural gas, oil, and specific minerals. An important role today is determining how to reduce pollutants and to improve water quality.

Tools of the Trade

Analytical instrumentation, X-ray fluorescence

Education Required

A bachelor’s degree in geochemistry, geology, math, or physics

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IMAGINE

<div class="sectionWrapper"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><h2>Reread "The Four Systems of Earth," then brainstorm ways that different systems interact.</h2><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><p><strong>Resources: </strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <li><a href="https://water.usgs.gov/watuse/wuto.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://water.usgs.gov/watuse/wuto.html</a></li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <li><a href="http://climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/global-temperature/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/global-temperature/</a></li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <li><a href="http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/GlobalMaps/view.php?d1=MYDAL2_M_SKY_WV" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/GlobalMaps/view.php?d1=MYDAL2_M_SKY_WV</a></li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <li><a href="https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/technical/nra/nri/results/?cid=stelprdb1041887" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/technical/nra/nri/results/?cid=stelprdb1041887</a></li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --></ul></p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><p><strong>Venn diagram: </strong><a href="https://stem.schooldatebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Earth-Space-Interaction-Systems-Venn-Diagram-imagine.pdf" target="_blank">https://stem.schooldatebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Earth-Space-Interaction-Systems-Venn-Diagram-imagine.pdf</a></p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --></div> <!-- end sectionWrapper -->

CAREER CONNECTION

<div class="sectionWrapper"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><h2>STEM Career: Geochemist</h2><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><p>Geochemists use chemistry to study rocks and minerals. They learn about their composition, structure, formation, and properties. They also learn how these elements move into soil and water systems. Geochemists use their knowledge of geology and chemistry to help those who explore natural resources, such as natural gas, oil, and specific minerals. An important role today is determining how to reduce pollutants and to improve water quality.</p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><h3>Tools of the Trade</h3><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><p>Analytical instrumentation, X-ray fluorescence</p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><h3>Education Required</h3><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><p>A bachelor's degree in geochemistry, geology, math, or physics</p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --></div> <!-- end sectionWrapper -->
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