Environmental Physics: Career Paths & Info for Students

[jordy1113]

Hi, I'm a freshman physics major. I initially went into physics to become an astrophysicist, since then I realized my love for biology (NOT medical) and ecology. I began to look into physics degrees and careers that could tie the two worlds together. The basic internet search has not helped me very much and my professors at school are all the typical solid-state, atoms, and laser types of physicists so they have been little help as well. I have found environmental physics is a real thing but very little beyond that. Could anyone tell me some samples of jobs in the field of environmental physics? Or just more about it in general? (edit: I do plan on getting a Biology minor in addition to a BS in physics and plan to go to grad school)

 

[berkeman]

Welcome to the PF.

It's good that you are realizing early-on in your schoolwork what you would like to head toward. Finding your calling can make a big difference in your job satisfaction.

I don't know if this helps, but maybe look at some of the things that are involved in Environmental Engineering to see if they give you ideas:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_engineering

 

[wukunlin]

There are topics such as how the change in climate of an area affect the life forms in there. Is this the sort of thing that interests you?
I suggest searching your university's website and look for research areas and see which department has projects that interest you. You may or may not join them but at least you will know where you can find people knowledgeable in these topics