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Careers in Geology

Possibilities for the geology-related life.

A Career in the Geosciences

A brief tour of the situation and how the Web can help.

The Fitness of Geology

Geologists may be the fittest of scientists.

Geology: Calling All Girls

It's a great time for women to be geologists, for girls to think about being one, and for men to do their part.

Geology and Home Life

Is geology a lonely life? Geologists answer.

What Experiences Helped Your Geology Career

Hear what others have learned from advances in their careers.

Brought To You By . . . Science Writers

A look at the pros who really bring you the news from science.

High-school Courses for Future Seismologists

"What high-school science should I take? I want to be a seismologist."

Licensing Geoscientists

Most states in the USA have their own requirements for geologists, geophysicists, and other specialists to meet before they can do business.

Geoscience Careers

The Sloan Career Cornerstone Center has overviews and profiles covering the geosciences, plus good advice.

Geoscience Workforce

The American Geological Institute has lots of free and timely career information on salaries, fellowships, student aid and more.

Geologists and Geophysicists Occupational Outlook

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes this thorough review of what geoscientists do, how they get qualified, and what they earn.

Science or Computers?

Career advice for would-be geophysicists from Jon Claerbout of Stanford University.

GSA Code of Conduct

The professional rules for members of the Geological Society of America.

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