A Career in Geology Rocks!

Author: Darci Ramirez; Published: Oct 20, 2010; Category: Energy, Energy Conservation, Energy Education, Energy sources, Environment, Geology, Renewable energy, Science; Tags: Careers, Earth, Earth science, Education, Energy, energy challenges, Energy Conservation, Environment, Geology, Renewable, School, science, Student, sustainability, Teacher; Comments: Be the first

The numbers of jobs in the geosciences are predicted to grow by 22% in the next 10 years!

Geoscientists work to solve some of our planet’s greatest challenges. Climate change. The environment. Energy. Water resources. Population growth. Our changing global environment is putting geoscientists in great demand.

Many students have never considered a career in geology. They may think that geology is only about rocks but geoscientists study the Earth, its minerals, rocks, fossils, atmosphere and more! There are many disciplines within geology. Geology, geophysics, hydrology, oceanography, marine science, atmospheric science, planetary science, meteorology, environmental science, and soil science are all considered to be the main geosciences disciplines by the National Science Foundation.

Geoscientists perform many different roles. Explorers, writers, environmental consultants, and teachers are just some of the many roles they play. When working they are never board and stuck in a cubicle. The often divide their time between the laboratory, the field and the office. Geoscientists work in many different places to learn about the Earth’s environment and resources.

They have many questions about the Earth, the solar system, the environment, life on Earth and other planets! They also observe the environment and how current situations affect one another. By increasing their knowledge and understanding of the geosciences and how they relate to one another, geoscientists improve the quality of our lives.

Students who think they might want to pursue a career in geology should focus their studies on biology, science, chemistry, physics, math, and computer science. Communication and writing skills are also important, because geologists must be able to write reports and effectively communicate their scientific findings. Most university students pursue a masters or doctoral degrees while gaining experience in the field.

Students who like sciences should consider geology as a career – they might find out it really rocks! Learn more about geology careers.

See Mark Rubin’s Presentation to NEED Teachers

Author: Darci Ramirez; Published: Jul 14, 2010; Category: Classroom presentations, Education outreach, Energy, Energy Education, Energy sources, Science, Volunteering; Tags: Education, Energy, Energy4me, Engineering, natural gas, oil, Petroleum, science, SPE, Speaker, sustainability, Teacher, Technology; Comments: Comments Off

The Society of Petroleum Engineer’s (SPE) Executive Director, Mark Rubin, educated science teachers attending the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project’s National Energy Conference for Educators with a keynote presentation on the energy’s grand challenges.

Mark covered the most important things first – where to find the best BBQ and  Mexican food in Dallas – and then provided an overview beginning with the basics on why meeting the world’s growing demand for energy is so complex. A synopsis of the oil and natural gas exploration and production process followed, along with a candid discussion of today’s challenges with the Mocondo blow-out in the Gulf of Mexico. 

Teachers shared that they were impressed that Mark didn’t shy away from questions, but provided answers and led discussion about even the most difficult of topics in the industry right now – the Gulf oil spill and hydraulic fracturing.  Mark’s presentation was rated best ever by one of NEED’s veteran facilitators in attendance.