Artificial Intelligence in Ecology: Career Prospects and Labor Market Requirements

The curator of the third-year Educational Program “Ecology,” Khamitova K.K., conducted a curatorial hour dedicated to the актуal issue of applying artificial intelligence in the field of environmental protection.

During the meeting, modern opportunities for using artificial intelligence in environmental monitoring, big data analysis, environmental risk forecasting, and addressing sustainable development challenges were discussed. Students explored the prospects of digital technologies in the professional activities of ecologists and their role in increasing the effectiveness of environmental protection measures.

Special attention was given to issues related to industrial practice, which takes place at the end of the third year. The curator explained possible practice placements, including environmental departments of enterprises, research organizations, governmental bodies, and private environmental companies. Key competencies that students need to develop before starting their practice were also identified, such as analytical thinking, proficiency in digital tools, fundamentals of environmental monitoring, working with regulatory documentation, and project-based skills.

The curatorial hour was held in an interactive discussion format and helped students gain a clearer understanding of the requirements of their future professional activities and their further career development pathways.