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What is Geology?
Geology is the science and study of the solid matter of a celestial body, its composition, structure, physical properties, history and the processes that shape it. It is one of the Earth sciences. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology
According to Earth Science World: Do you find the prospect of working on a wide range of Earth-related issues, from resource management to environmental protection exciting? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Travel? Do you enjoy puzzle solving and working across scales, using details to solve wider problems? Then the geosciences may be an interesting career path to investigate.
CWU Department of Geological Sciences
| Related Career Titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Photographer | Agricultural Engineer | Architect |
| Astronomer | Cartographe | Computer Analyst |
| Consultant | Coop Extension Agent | Economic Geologist |
| Environmental Consultant | Environmental Geologist | Environmental Lawyer |
| Forest Ranger | Petroleum/Mining Mgr | Geochemist |
| Geodynamacist | Geologist | Sales Engineer |
| Scientific Photographer | Sedimentologist | Seismologist |
| Volcanologist | Waste Management | Hydrogeologis |
| Geomorphologis | Geophysicist | Geophysics Technician |
| Geo-Technical Engineer | Glacial Geologist | Hydrologist |
| Industrial Hygienist | Instrumentation Tech | Laboratory Technician |
| Landscape/Nursery Mgr | Marine Advisor | Materials Analyst |
| Mathematician | Medical Doctor | Meteorologist |
| Mineralogist | Mining Engineer | Soil Scientist |
| Soil Scientist, Agriculture | Stratigrapher | Structural Geologist |
| Water Quality Control Tech | Water Remote Sensing | Oceanographer |
| National Park Service | Oceanographer | Paleoceanographer |
| Paleoclimatologis | Paleontologist | Park Naturalist |
| Park Ranger | Parks-Natural Resource Mgr | Peace Corps Worker |
| Petroleum Engineer | Petroleum Geologist | Petrologist |
| Planetary Geologist | Pollution Control Specialist | Pollution Remediator |
| Project Manager | Prospector | Surveyor |
| Technical Writer | Urban/Regional Planner | US Foreign Service Worker |
| Well Logging Specialist | Geophysical Exploration | Waste Disposal Specialist |
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Related Major Skills | |
|---|---|
| Geology majors need skills in the following areas: Investigation, Communication, Computation and Technical | |
| Define research problems | Develop research models |
| Design equipment | Perform calculations |
| Observe data & things | Maintain records |
| Prepare technical reports | See relationships in factors |
| Field sampling | Develop research proposals |
| Review scientific literature | Establish hypothesis |
| Identify materials/specimens | Gather/analyze data |
| Establish/control designs | Utilize math formulas |
| Use technical instruments | Measure distances |
| Measure relationships | Summarize research |
| Mathematical modeling | Inform, explain, instruct |
| Evaluate ideas | Design simulations |
| Draw meaningful concl | |
Global Energy Jobs: http://www.globalenergyjobs.com/central.nsf/MainHome
Resource Personnel: http://www.resourcepersonnel.com/oil_gas_jobs.asp
Jobs in Geology and Earth Sciences: http://geology.com/jobs.htm
Geoscience Research Jobs: www.earthworks-jobs.com/acad.htm
Oil and Gas Job Search: www.oilandgasjobsearch.com
Geoscience job listings: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GeoSci-Jobs
Wetland related jobs: http://www.sws.org/jobs
GIS Jobs Clearinghouse: http://www.gjc.org
The National Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/personnel
IE3 Global Internships: http://ie3global.ous.edu/
Company Job listings: http://www.geo.mtu.edu/geojobs/
Geo-recruiting companies: http://www.geosearch.com/
Geology job links: http://www.geologylinks.com/jobs.html
American Institute of Professional Geologists: http://www.aipg.org/
Outdoor Action Guide to Outdoor/Environmental Careers: http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/careeroe.html
Guide to Careers and Employers in the Geosciences: http://guide.agiweb.org
Geo Job Source: http://www.geojobs.org/
Office of Science: http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife: http://wdfw.wa.gov/employment/index.htm
Oklahoma Geological Survey: http://ou.edu/special/ogs-pttc/
Washington Department of Natural Resource: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/AboutDNR/Employment/Pages/Home.aspx
Earth Science World: http://www.earthscienceworld.org/careers/
The Geological Society of America: http://www.geosociety.org/
Association for Women Geoscientists: http://www.awg.org/
GeoCorps America: http://www.geosociety.org/geocorps/index.htm
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