The New Era of Environmental Science | Milton Muldrow | TEDxDover

Dr. Milton Muldrow discusses the evolution of environmental science from his vantage point as a researcher and professor.
Milton Muldrow is an assistant professor at Wilmington University and Chair of the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD in environmental science and public policy from George Mason University a masters from the University of Missouri - Saint Louis in Biology. He is a board member of the Delaware Foundation of Science and Math Education and the CEO/Founder of Body of Science LLC.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@jordi_zapata]

"Our scientists must become skilled communicators and willing to engage anyone"

[@lefthanded5473]

I'm interested in this major because I love biology and want to solve problems like water pollution and excess waste, but I'm concerned about not being able to find a job that pays decent (at least 60k).

[@UsAsiansEatRice]

Get into GIS. Its a huge tool for env scientists. Employers will look for this. Many of my professors started their careers with GIS, starting salary usually starts around 40K and grows. Hazardous waste removal, wildlife bio, and env technician jobs are prob the least paid. Env science is a big field look into atmospheric science, hydrology, climatology. Those fields can pay up to around 100k at the senior level

[@taylordossetor3608]

Wow, seriously so inspirational. I'm currently 16 chic still in high school and I really want to go into environmental science and communications in that area. It's always hard finding advice about this kind of thing as my views and interests often differ considerably from my private school peers and teachers who are very much interested in becoming doctors, lawyers and earning a ton of cash. Thanks for your video it's actually been a huge help to me so thanks - if you have any more videos on this kind of thing could you please link them to me? Thanks again

[@mtigon1]

Taylor Dossetor Thanks Taylor and good luck. If I come across anything I will send it your way.

[@jenniferharwood4296]

Do it Taylor...we need more like you. Make a REAL difference! You go girl!!!!

[@stm8735]

Same here, i am also 16 and think of going into environmental science, however i am not sure what exactly i want to do because environmental science is such a broad topic.

[@jackienicole2950]

Sofi Sofi same!! and i also go to a private school that doesn’t really care that much ab this topic.

[@russell2880]

Yo Taylor are you currently pursuing your goal in college?

[@gontsemotau2797]

currently studying environmental science..Excited!

[@mtigon1]

Gontse Motau Best of luck!

[@jenniferharwood4296]

Excellent!

[@shoradavid3613]

me to

[@SiegewolfYT]

Hi! im loooking into studying environmental science aswell! how was your experience?

[@natalia3083]

@@SiegewolfYT same haha

[@environmentalscienceanddis1893]

Environmental science is the academic field that takes physical, biological and chemical sciences to study the environment and discover solutions to environmental problems. Sciences used in environmental science include geography, zoology, physics, ecology, oceanology, and geology. Environmental science also branches out into environmental studies and environmental engineering. It provides an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental problems.

[@drmkpr88]

I have BS Biology, major in Genetics and MS Genetics, minor in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology degrees. And I plan on taking Environmental Science for my PhD, with cognates in MBB and Plant Genetic Resources. I am so happy I found your TEDXTALK. I am currently researching on possible thesis topics for my proposal

[@mtigon1]

Best of luck to you on your journey!

[@green_goose1]

This was very helpful and interesting! I'm going into my junior year of high school and so far environmental science seems like a promising field to go into after graduation. I love biology and science as a whole, and Im very interested in helping the environment, so I think this would be a good subject to study. I'm thinking about being an environmental scientist one day, but I'm not sure what other environmental science careers there are?

[@trevorkohne1705]

Studying Environmental geology at Michigan State. Very proud to be apart of this field!

[@austindeering6193]

Love this! The future of of environmental science is bright. New techniques and technology will bring to life numerous ways to solve some of the world's biggest problems.

[@dimsummo]

This is amazing! Thank you so much ! May God bless

[@LKxxROXSTAR15]

that last part is very important, about making even the thought of considering environmental science not a liberal topic but a nonpartisan truth-based issue...this is gonna be hard (though that doesn't mean we have to stop trying) because apparently some studies show that the more information you give the less some people believe...also about the part about the Silicon Valley-esque fervor for finding solutions. We all need to know that we need the integrity of the natural world for our wellbeing the same way we need our iPhones!!

[@mtigon1]

lydiafoshydia well put! I do think we need to develop a more robust industry around ecosystem services.

[@kellikall]

I'll soon begin to study my bachelors in environmental science and I've always seen myself becoming a scientist. But living in "poverty" in all those years is such a scary thought, especially when you think about how expensive living in the city I'm living in is.. Ugh how will I manage to survive!

[@kellikall]

I won't back down though I feel like becoming a scientist in this field is kind of my duty

[@mtigon1]

As one discovers a passion (and pursues it aggressively), it is interesting how things come together. You should surely take stock of the practical matters of life, sometimes juggling the practical and the dream, until the dream can become more practical. I wish you the best of luck.

[@kellikall]

Thank you!

[@floydharrison2000]

you need to go make money.

[@misrakgashaw4136]

Wow, this is inspirational.And I wish to became a student at CEU as I applied for 24/25 entry of Environmental science and policy.

[@BantamJJ]

Thank you for your honesty. Great talk!

[@mtigon1]

Jake Shepherd I am glad you found it useful Jake. Best of luck to you.

[@talus9663]

Thank you for this great piece! I’m currently a soil science major but I’m switching my major to environmental science, policy, management, and computer science.

[@mtigon1]

Dlast Onetouch Good luck!

[@mrfiinesse42]

We are the same people man i swear

[@mrfiinesse42]

Have you graduated yet ? any advice?

[@matthew3103]

So many great points! Excellent talk!

[@mtigon1]

Thanks, I am happy you enjoyed.

[@ThePalmatron]

Really good talk...thanks!

[@7thpilot]

First thing is always make sure you support the narrative of the company or Government that sponsors you. Facts are irrelevant to the pay check

[@jenniferharwood4296]

Great speech!

[@jensonsamraj347]

What are the jobs after environmental science except clearing ugc exams. Could you suggest please?

[@olivermoore9183]

The US must have quite a different system from Europe. Here in the UK, a BSc (undergrad) is always 3 years, an MSc (masters) is usually 1 year and a PhD is usually 3-4 years.

[@callmeviper7723]

Oliver Moore Associates = 2 years Bachelors= 4 years Masters= 2 more years after that Ph.D/Doctorate= 2-3 more years after that

[@crafty_android]

Great talk thanks

[@usimyentonox6078]

Wow ,I am currently considering environmental science

[@mtigon1]

Good luck!

[@craigbigelow8160]

Corporate America had rather build a space ship and go live on Mars than spend money fixing this planet!

[@DestinyJacobsMusic]

Craig Bigelow This is true but let me explain why. It’s because eventually our planet won’t be viable anymore regardless of what we do. Our planet will be swallowed by the sun or enter another ice age and we can’t stop that. What we can do is colonize other planets and ensure our species survives. We have the ability to predict the future and that’s what sets us aside from other animals, that and technology. So of course we want to use those skills to do these things

[@dikshamora1681]

Great !

[@berendcasper9233]

How can I as a business graduate come close to the world of environmental science?

[@mtigon1]

Berend Casper Good question. Have you considered sustainability? Many MBA programs offer concentrations in sustainability for example (not that you necessarily need to go back to school). The prospect of building cities, businesses, and transportation infrastructure more sustainably are all topics handled by people with business backgrounds. Many businesses have sustainability chiefs. Sustainability is also a branding strategy for many businesses. Also, becoming more involved with data science, or being able to analyze large data sets could also bring you closer to this topic. Just some thoughts...

[@berendcasper9233]

Thanks a lot for your reply, that is really helpful especially the remark about sustainability as a branding strategy. I am applying and have been applying to organizations that work in sustainability. I hope coninuous self-development while working in sustainability will allow me to work in the industry without a ceiling. If ever necessary going back to university could be an option.

[@mtigon1]

Shouldn’t have a ceiling, even if you have to go back and take some courses to apply to a science degree/career.

[@katemariemc]

I just graduated with an environmental science bachelor's...... let's do dis

[@mtigon1]

Good luck and congratulations : )

[@katemariemc]

@@mtigon1 thank you so much!!

[@zaidyounas1602]

Good luck for the future and also what are the plans ahead?

[@mrfiinesse42]

are you currently employed?

[@katemariemc]

@@mrfiinesse42 hello! I got a job a few months ago as a laboratory technician at a water treatment lab :)

[@charlottegarrett7087]

i’m only watch this to help me with ap environmental science 😺

[@_gurungnima_]

I want to help save environment but i don't like chemistry . Can anyone help me out? I'm confused

[@_gurungnima_]

@E H thanks for replying ☺️👍🏼

[@aizazahmed9694]

Currently studying Environmental Sciences.

[@mtigon1]

Best wishes to you Aizaz.

[@aayushmagautam235]

How's the scope overall in the world?

[@hallieharmon701]

He should take a public speaking course to be more dynamic. Growing up in theatre it's painful to see him not "find his light" haha.

[@RogueBanana]

"you know"

[@anthonyledford5845]

Al gore is probably one of the biggest issues in environmental science

[@mikepruitt9171]

Reminds me of will smith lowkey

[@NatoShinobi]

💕 💕 💕

[@craigbigelow8160]

Want to help the environment? Stop drilling for oil in the ocean! No degree required!

[@Traviz-dj5bx]

It is much more to it than just that bro. For example, the single most destructive industry on earth's environment is currently animal agriculture by far. Did you even consider it? And inside that there are loads of processes occuring and many ways to make plant agriculture even more and more sustainable etc.... Telling you as i'm am currently at my first year of the degree, the possibilities and knowledge to acquire is extremely diverse and profound. Take care bro!

[@GoProSnipes]

This was insanely boring.

[@craigbigelow8160]

Your parents wasted money sending you to school to learn environmental sciences.

[@mtigon1]

Craig Bigelow If you research the job prospects as of 12/03/2018, the department of labor reports that environmental science jobs will increase by 11% over the next 10 years, which is greater than jobs on average. I empathize with your frustration, but we should keep trying no?

[@BombDaBase1]

said by Craig, a normie with no formal education. - Environmental Scientist, emphasis in toxicology

[@lefthanded5473]

There aren't many jobs for environment science. Maybe that was what Craig was trying to hint at.