Alaska Career Guide

This document, which is intended for high school students who are considering a marine science career, contains 38 profiles of individuals employed in one of the following occupations: marine biologist, environmental educator, fishery biologist, marine ecologist, aquaculture microbiologist, geological oceanography, environmental consultant, ocean modeler, chemical oceanographer, aquatic chemist, physical oceanographer, biological oceanographer, ocean engineer, civil engineer, electrical engineer, environmental engineer, aquatic engineer, naval architect, ocean advocate, marine educator, underwater filmmaker, marine archaeologist, marine economist, lifeguard, fisheries statistician, resource manager, and environmental communicator. Each profile contains the individual's responses to a questionnaire requesting information on the following: degrees held/working toward, schools attended, current job and job duties, key factor in career decision, most and least appealing aspects of the job, preferred leisure activities, heroes/heroines, advice to high school students interested in the same job, career opportunities in the field, and plans for 10 years from now. Also included are the following: discussion of the outlook for marine science careers; annotated bibliography of 12 resource organizations and 5 publications; and names and addresses of 32 sea grant programs. (MN)

The Rough Guide to Alaska is the indispensable guidebook to one of the world''s greatest adventure destinations. The Rough Guide will ensure the reader gets the most from their time in this extraordinary region. The opening pages feature a full-colour introduction to Alaska''s highlights, with inspirational photography of the stunning sights and activities on offer, from viewing the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights to cruising the epic highways. There are evocative accounts of the state''s vast wilderness, from the majestic peak of Denali to the glaciers of Prince William Sound, and lively reports on Anchorage, Fairbanks, and all Alaska''s rough-hewn towns. There is also expert advice on the multitude of outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, rafting, fishing and kayaking plus lesser known activities such as panning for gold or riding a husky sled.