Also called: Conservation Data Scientist
Uses big data, satellites, and AI to map and track the world's species.
Combines millions of iNaturalist sightings, satellite images, and climate data to predict where rare species live and which areas most need protection.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 8 years after high school. PhD or master's in ecology with strong data science skills.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Ecology, Data Science, Statistics.
Growing about average. Tracks BLS biological scientists.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI models map species from satellite and citizen data; fewer pure analysts, with expert judgment staying human.
Classes: AP Statistics, AP Computer Science, AP Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-2051.
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