Virtual Job Shadowing

Amanda Kent
Jobs Researched
Aquarist
Why?
I think that a lot of kids went
through a phase where they
wanted to be a marine biologist, so
seeing this career on the YouTube
playlist reminded me of that time
and seemed interesting.
Aerospace Engineer
Why?
Much like my reasoning for the
aquarist, I used to want to study
space when I was younger, so
when I saw this video I decided to
learn a bit more.
Culinary Nutritionist
Why?
I am very passionate about nutrition
and healthy relationships with
eating, so if I could help someone
through their issues with food/body
image, I would be very happy and
satisfied with my work.
Career 1 - Aquarist
● Aquarists take care of the plants, animals, and their habitats in an aquarium. This includes
feeding and training animals, cleaning the environment, and keeping everything and everyone
running smoothly in the aquarium.
● Salary: Not mentioned
● Education: Undergraduate school, degree in aquatic sciences or marine biology (or something
similar), be scuba certified
● Something I Learned: The best experience for being an aquarist is found on one of the coasts (as
access to an ocean exposes you to more marine life than anywhere else)
● Question I have: As this field is very competitive, is it possible to compete from just about any state,
or do some provide better opportunities?
● Next Step: Reach out to a local aquarium and ask questions
Career 2 - Aerospace Engineer
● An aerospace engineer is similar to a mechanical engineer, but where work is applied to space and air
travel uses (rockets, airplanes, etc.). Some tasks include designing, testing, and launching vehicles.
● Salary: Not mentioned
● Education: Undergraduate school, degree in mechanical engineering, Masters degree in related major
● Something I Learned: NASA provides some great co-op programs (which give academic credit for
paid work experience in field of study) for students who want to get a foot in the door of NASA
careers
● Question I have: What is the collaborative environment like for aerospace engineers?
● Next Step: Research which colleges provide co-op programs relating to NASA or aerospace
engineering
Career 3 - Culinary Nutritionist (for a baseball team)
● Working for a team, a culinary nutritionist prepares food for the players, monitors the nutritional
value of their diets, and makes sure they are eating the right foods to perform at peak condition.
● Salary: Not mentioned
● Education: Education in culinary arts and nutrition, combining the cooking aspect and nutritional
information aspect
● Something I Learned: There is a nutritional/culinary team behind almost all professional sports
teams
● Question I have: WHat other applications could exist for a degree in culinary nutrition?
● Next Step: Find a way to connect what I learned from this video to the therapy aspect of food and
nutrition, which I am more interested in
How These Careers Would Fit Into My Life

1. Aquarist: Being an aquarist would fit in with the part of me that loves animals, but as I
question the humanity of zoos and aquariums, I would only want this career if I could
make a difference.
2. Aerospace Engineer: This career would definitely alter my life, making high level math
and science the main focuses of my career, which I am getting introductory exposure to
currently.
3. Culinary Nutritionist: I already love to cook and bake, so this career would combine that
with my desire to help people and improve their lives (assuming I can combine this career
with something mental as well).