Careers in Geology

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

Geologists may be the fittest of scientists.

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

Is geology a lonely life? Geologists answer.

Hear what others have learned from advances in their careers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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