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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.
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."
Book Review: "Time Traveler" by Michael Novacek
In "Time Traveler: In Search of Dinosaurs and Ancient Mammals from Montana to Mongolia," paleontologist Michael Novacek tells us not just what he does, but what it's like to be him.
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.
So You Want to Be a Paleontologist
Career advice from real experts on this page from the Dinosaur Mailing List.
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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