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I am thinking of going into Graduate School for science something related to mathematical ecology. I don't like engineering but I really like science and math. But I'm afraid I will be stupid and poor if I get a Phd and go into academia. I do want to use science to accomplish something in the real world but I really don't like technology or medicine. I'm kind of interested in using math and physics to solve problems in biology, specifically evolutionary biology and ecosystem ecology. I'm interested in using this information to solve different health and sustainability issues for the growing world, specifically sustainability. I'm interested in understanding how ecosystems work and how apply that information to sustainability. I'm also interested in educating the public about nature, health, and sustainability but I suspect I can do that from the side. I'm just wondering how I can do this. Can I just do this from academia or do I have to be hired by the something outside? And will I be stinking poor?