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How can I find more resources for pursuing a career in botany? #Spring25

I am planning to major in botany at Ball State University. I also will minor in studio art. I'd love to find a way to combine these two interests. #Spring25

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Destiny’s Answer

There are definitely ways you can combine an interest in botany with art! There are botanical artists who create art of plants, leaves, and flowers. It's a form of art called botanical illustration. You mostly focus on depicting a scientifically accurate representation of the plants, but you also create a beautiful piece of art, too. That's one way you can combine your interest in botany with your interest in art. Studio art will teach you the artistic techniques you'd need for botanical illustration, and your major in botany will give you all the scientific knowledge you need about the plants. It's a great combination!

If you want to pursue a career in botany, there are several paths you could take. One path is to become a botanical artist, as I mentioned earlier. Another path, which usually requires a bachelor's degree, is a position as a laboratory technician or a technical assistant in education, government, museums, and many other industries. You definitely have many options for your career goals, and you get even more with further education.

I hope some of these suggestions and ideas were helpful for you. Good luck with your major and minor!

Destiny recommends the following next steps:

You can ask your professors or teachers in botany about the career options available for you.
You can research more about botanical illustration and how it connects with your love for art and botany.
Check out this website about botanical illustration: https://www.botanicalartandartists.com/what-is-botanical-illustration.html
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2. How can I find more resources for pursuing a career in botany?
Student context: Majoring in botany with a studio art minor at Ball State. Wants to combine art and science.

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That’s a beautiful combination—botany and studio art go hand-in-hand in fields like botanical illustration, scientific visualization, and even environmental education. Here’s where to look:

Explore botanical illustration: Organizations like the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) offer workshops, classes, and professional networks.

Use campus resources: Ball State may have research opportunities in the biology department or field studies where you can illustrate your observations. Talk to your professors about combining your interests.

Seek internships or fieldwork: Look into opportunities at botanical gardens, national parks, or research labs. Many positions seek field research assistants with drawing or documentation skills.

Online learning: Sites like Coursera, Skillshare, and Domestika offer courses on scientific or botanical illustration.

Create a portfolio blog or Instagram: Share your process of combining botany and art. This can open doors to freelance work or collaborations with educators, researchers, or museums

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