Work For Earth!

Helpful links & resources: Dominiques company, Teton Geological Services: https://tetongeo.com/Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG): https://asbog.org/Forest service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ National Park Service (NPS): https://www.nps.gov/index.htmBureau of Land Management (BLM): https://www.blm.gov/Geological Society of America (GSA): https://www.geosociety.org/GSA’s GeoCorps opportunities: https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/GSA/fieldexp/GeoCorps/home.aspxGSA's Scientists in the Parks opportunities: https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/GSA/fieldexp/sip/home.aspxThe Student Conservation Association (SCA) - Youth Green Jobs & Internships: https://thesca.org/See Dominique featured in Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s 60th anniversary video talking about the mountain’s geology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKLDYRFrMME&t=1sFollow Teton Geological Services on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tetongeologicalservices/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Teton-Geological-Services-LLC/61576099605597/0:00 Intro to Professional Geologist, Dominique0:42 How & Why did you get your PG license?2:36 What careers is a PG required for?3:59 FG vs PG & when to take each exam5:32 Experience requirements for PG exam6:12 Does ‘non-geologist’ experience count?8:08 Can you take FG & PG exam at the same time?9:45 Annual fee to keep license10:15 What is ASBOG? 11:27 Which exam was harder?12:18 Exam study tips & resources13:29 Working in different states with a license16:01 Government vs private sector work? 17:28 Differences among BLM, NPS, & Forest Service20:02 Day in the life of a professional geologist23:24 What inspired you to pursue this career?24:51 Underrated skills that you should have26:43 Misconceptions about this career?31:21 Degree requirements?35:04 Great internship opportunities!36:57 Salary of a professional geologist38:26 Least favorite & favorite part of your job?

Check out the rest of the Geoscience Careers 'Work For Earth!' playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLyChapters: 0:00 What is Economic Geology?2:11 Economic Geologists in Mining vs Oil & Gas?4:24 How “critical minerals” have changed Economic Geology7:30 Day in the life of an Economic Geologist13:01 Where do you do this work?15:51 What inspired you to pursue Economic Geology?19:48 Importance of mining for our sustainable future21:23 Working with environment regulators (it’s a team)23:56 Take advantage of the turn over!25:23 Bioremediation and Biorecovery26:27 Have environmental protections changed this job?31:24 Will AI replace these positions?35:42 Biggest misconceptions about Economic Geology37:41 Caring about the geology (not the money)39:33 Salary potential41:33 Is a graduate degree increase required? (no)43:33 How to do what you want!45:26 Economically viable resources vs total resources47:58 Rare Earth Elements49:35 Why so few REEs in U.S.?52:17 Greenland???57:30 Mining Asteroids & the Moon59:32 Deep Sea Mining1:01:01 Gray areas & future directions…1:03:46 Scarcity drives commodity prices1:06:15 Elizabeth’s Business Nuna LLC1:12 Favorite & least favorite part of this careerExplore geology deeper with CampGeo – podcast-like conversation with visuals that bring geological concepts to life! Check it out here: https://campcourses.app.link/p5q0W0bxwMbYou can also find their podcast, PlanetGEO, on spotify & apple podcast: https://planetgeocast.com/GEO GIRL Website: https://www.geogirlscience.com/ (visit my website to see all my courses, shop merch, learn more about me, & donate to support the channel if you'd like!)Non-textbook books I recommend: Oxygen by D. Canfield: https://amzn.to/3gffbCL Brief history of Earth by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/3w3hC1I Life on young planet by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/2RBMpny Some assembly required by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3w1Ezm2 Your inner fish by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3cpw3Wb Oxygen by N. Lane: https://amzn.to/3z4FgwZ Alien Oceans by K. Hand: https://amzn.to/3clMx1l Life's Engines: https://amzn.to/3w1NhkeTools I use as a geologist/teacher/student: Geology field notebook: https://amzn.to/3lb6dJfGeology rock hammer: https://amzn.to/3DZw8MAGeological compass: https://amzn.to/3hfbdLuGeological hand lens: https://amzn.to/3jXysM5Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! And as always, let me know your topic suggestions in the comments down below!

Check out the rest of the "Work For Earth" Geoscience Careers series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLyNote: My interview with Economic Geologist, Elizabeth Freeman, is new and will be coming out just a couple weeks after this one!0:00 Intro to Geoscience Careers in this video1:00 Life of a Geotechnical Engineer2:08 Life of a National Park Ranger3:54 Life of a Mining Geologist5:18 Life of a GIS Specialist6:24 Life of an Economic Geologist9:19 Life of a Submarine Volcanologist12:25 Life of a Petroleum Geologist14:12 Life of a (new) Environmental Consultant 15:17 Life of a (senior) Environmental Consultant17:34 Life of an Engineering Geologist18:45 Recap & call for future interviews!Explore geology deeper with CampGeo – podcast-like conversation with visuals that bring geological concepts to life! Check it out here: https://campcourses.app.link/p5q0W0bxwMbYou can also find their podcast, PlanetGEO, on spotify & apple podcast: https://planetgeocast.com/GEO GIRL Website: https://www.geogirlscience.com/ (visit my website to see all my courses, shop merch, learn more about me, & donate to support the channel if you'd like!)

Learn more about the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: https://www.whoi.edu/Learn more about the Ocean Exploration Trust: https://nautiluslive.org/Check out the EV Nautilus YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/evnautilus to hear Adam's voice on some of their videos!0:00 What is submarine volcanology?2:47 Why do we care about underwater volcanoes?6:05 How did Adam get into volcanology?8:35 Why did he switch to submarine volcanology?10:12 Day in the life of a submarine volcanologist?12:58 Do you get to pilot the ROVs / robots?15:40 Adam’s most recent expedition18:10 How are samples distributed?19:57 Sampling limit?20:54 Craziest experience as a submarine volcanologist23:11 Most inspiring experience as a submarine volcanologist26:59 Misconceptions about submarine volcanology28:55 Biggest challenges in this career30:47 Salary of a submarine volcanologist?32:32 Degrees & training required for this career?36:29 Did life originate at hydrothermal vents?38:58 Hydrothermal vents on other planets/moons42:19 What is the ‘smoke’ made of?44:45 Least favorite & most favorite part of the job

Check out the Scientists in the Parks Program: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/science/scientists-in-parks.htmCheck out Volunteer in the Parks Program: https://www.nps.gov/getinvolved/volunteer.htmCheck out other opportunities at NPS: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/workwithus.htm0:00 Meet National Park Ranger, Cam!1:13 Inspiration to pursue geoscience & become a ranger?3:34 Typical Day on This Job5:28 Do you get to go around traffic?6:46 Why do we need geoscientists in the parks?8:09 Geologic hazards in Yellowstone National Park9:48 Working with Visitors vs Data11:38 Craziest Experience as a Park Ranger14:54 Best Experience as a Park Ranger17:27 Ongoing Research on Hydrothermal Explosions19:19 Ongoing Research on Yellowstone Wolves20:01 Ongoing Research on Supervolcano21:32 Misconceptions about Yellowstone & this career23:30 How is NPS holding up with current budget cuts27:19 Most critical initiatives at Yellowstone right now29:21 Summer Weather at Yellowstone31:02 How is Old Faithful so Faithful?33:49 Will the Yellowstone Hot Spot ever cool off?35:24 Cam’s favorite geyser in Yellowstone!36:44 Education/training needed to be a ranger?39:26 Internships? Can international students apply?40:49 Accessibility of Ranger Positions?41:57 Very wide age range of rangers42:38 Seasonal vs permanent ranger positions45:21 Most important lesson learned on the job?48:12 Favorite part of the job?50:52 Least favorite part of the job?51:55 Last words from Cam about working as an NPS RangerExplore geology deeper with CampGeo – podcast-like conversation with visuals that bring geological concepts to life! Check it out here: https://campcourses.app.link/p5q0W0bxwMbYou can also find their podcast, PlanetGEO, on spotify & apple podcast: https://planetgeocast.com/GEO GIRL Website: https://www.geogirlscience.com/ (visit my website to see all my courses, shop merch, learn more about me, & donate to support the channel if you'd like!)Non-textbook books I recommend: Oxygen by D. Canfield: https://amzn.to/3gffbCL Brief history of Earth by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/3w3hC1I Life on young planet by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/2RBMpny Some assembly required by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3w1Ezm2 Your inner fish by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3cpw3Wb Oxygen by N. Lane: https://amzn.to/3z4FgwZ Alien Oceans by K. Hand: https://amzn.to/3clMx1l Life's Engines: https://amzn.to/3w1NhkeTools I use as a geologist/teacher/student: Geology field notebook: https://amzn.to/3lb6dJfGeology rock hammer: https://amzn.to/3DZw8MAGeological compass: https://amzn.to/3hfbdLuGeological hand lens: https://amzn.to/3jXysM5Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! And as always, let me know your topic suggestions in the comments down below!

0:00 Environmental Consultant intro1:36 Typical day/week on the job?4:16 Context? Mining, Oil & Gas, Hydroelectric Dams? 6:11 Why is environmental consulting important?8:39 What inspired you to pursue environmental consulting?11:33 What about this job would surprise people?15:16 Helping communities by making NOTHING happen!18:25 How has climate change impacted your job?20:17 What tools & technology do you use in this job?22:04 Increased safety & accessibility over time23:15 Viewer Questions!23:22 Craziest sites you’ve gotten to work at24:56 Scariest experience on the job26:40 Education/degrees needed for environmental consulting?31:46 Certifications needed for environmental consulting?35:13 What if you don’t have a geo or environmental background?37:03 Salary as an Environmental Consultant?37:35 What’s your favorite part of this job?40:07 What’s your least favorite part?

Helpful links & resources: Dr. Wendy Bohon's website - https://wendybohon.com/This is a journal article on some of her work (written for and edited by kids, so hopefully accessible for everyone!) - https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2024.1368101Information about If/Then (where Dr. Bohon is featured as a woman in STEM to hopefully inspire young girls to enter STEM fields and follow their dreams!) - https://youtube.com/shorts/hcxDoPDl2n4?feature=sharedAmazing recent NOVA PBS earthquake video she was in! - https://youtu.be/OQNoO1Ua-q0?si=aZ8Jwg0Az2B1VmNIFind other cool media projects she's worked on here: https://wendybohon.com/media/Link to rest of Geoscience Careers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLyListen to the 'Work For Earth!' Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2npc8AYQ3r2l9YEzNYKoW4?si=288f06ea05c046e8GEO GIRL Website: https://www.geogirlscience.com/ (visit my website to see all my courses, shop merch, learn more about me, & donate to support the channel if you'd like!)0:00 Intro to Earthquake Geologist, Dr. Wendy Bohon1:20 What’s an Earthquake Geologist & how do we study earthquakes?2:29 Why study Earthquakes if we can’t predict them? 4:22 Increasing our resilience against geologic hazards5:19 What inspired you to become an Earthquake Geologist?7:26 Importance of persistence!9:20 What’s a day/week like on the job?10:55 What tools/tech do Earthquake Geologists use?13:02 Who do you work with? 15:13 Most inspiring experience as an Earthquake Geologist?16:56 Craziest experience as an Earthquake Geologist18:30 Viewer Questions!18:49 Common myths about Earthquakes/your job20:23 Spaghetti magnitude scale! (this is iconic)21:40 What do you wish more people knew about your job?24:45 Salary of an Earthquake Geologist?27:20 Figuring out if it’s worth it? 28:38 What degree(s)/training do you need?30:40 Other ‘types of geologists’ at state surveys?32:52 Are earthquakes & volcanoes becoming more frequent?33:30 Are earthquakes & volcanoes linked?35:59 Least favorite part of the job?36:17 Favorite part of the job?37:42 Pitch for career (plus dog cameo!)Non-textbook books I recommend: Oxygen by D. Canfield: https://amzn.to/3gffbCL Brief history of Earth by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/3w3hC1I Life on young planet by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/2RBMpny Some assembly required by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3w1Ezm2 Your inner fish by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3cpw3Wb Oxygen by N. Lane: https://amzn.to/3z4FgwZ Alien Oceans by K. Hand: https://amzn.to/3clMx1l Life's Engines: https://amzn.to/3w1NhkeTools I use as a geologist/teacher/student: Geology field notebook: https://amzn.to/3lb6dJfGeology rock hammer: https://amzn.to/3DZw8MAGeological compass: https://amzn.to/3hfbdLuGeological hand lens: https://amzn.to/3jXysM5Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! And as always, let me know your topic suggestions in the comments down below!

Link to rest of Geoscience Careers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLyListen to the 'Work For Earth!' Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2npc8AYQ3r2l9YEzNYKoW4?si=288f06ea05c046e8GEO GIRL Website: https://www.geogirlscience.com/ (visit my website to see all my courses, shop merch, learn more about me, & donate to support the channel if you'd like!)0:00 GIS & Geospatial Science Intro1:32 What is GIS & Geospatial Science?2:55 Typical day/week on the job? Field work?4:03 What inspired you to pursue this career?5:42 GPS vs GNSS & how they’re used in this field7:11 Lidar & how it’s used in this field8:26 Photogrammetry & how it’s used in this field9:36 Craziest experiences on the job10:44 Biggest challenge in this job?12:03 Do you need a tech/coding/computer science background?15:04 Who do you work with? 15:58 Does this work impact policy? Land use?17:15 Why is this work important?20:40 Myths or misconceptions about this field?23:04 Viewer Questions!23:21 How will AI affect the future of this field?24:24 Coding in this job?26:01 ArcGIS vs QGIS26:56 What is ArcGIS?27:34 Is 3D modelling & virtual reality a promising field?31:34 Education/training needed for this job?33:01 GIS Certificate33:31 2-yr land surveying degree option34:28 Employers for this type of job?35:53 Tell your boss they need drones & GIS!38:06 Favorite part of the job?39:05 Least favorite part of the job?40:27 Research vs applied geoscienceNon-textbook books I recommend: Oxygen by D. Canfield: https://amzn.to/3gffbCL Brief history of Earth by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/3w3hC1I Life on young planet by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/2RBMpny Some assembly required by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3w1Ezm2 Your inner fish by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3cpw3Wb Oxygen by N. Lane: https://amzn.to/3z4FgwZ Alien Oceans by K. Hand: https://amzn.to/3clMx1l Life's Engines: https://amzn.to/3w1NhkeTools I use as a geologist/teacher/student: Geology field notebook: https://amzn.to/3lb6dJfGeology rock hammer: https://amzn.to/3DZw8MAGeological compass: https://amzn.to/3hfbdLuGeological hand lens: https://amzn.to/3jXysM5Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! And as always, let me know your topic suggestions in the comments down below!

Link to Grace's employer's website: https://www.gsienv.comLink to rest of Geoscience Careers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLyGEO GIRL Website: https://www.geogirlscience.com/ (visit my website to see all my courses, shop merch, learn more about me, & donate to support the channel if you'd like!)0:00 Environmental Consulting1:05 Typical day/week on the job?1:50 What do you do in the field?3:34 What’s a hydrograph?4:32 Why is environmental consulting important today?7:59 Background/training required for this job?9:03 Training in school vs on the job?11:01 How you ended up here?12:19 Surprising parts about environmental consulting?14:46 How does this work impact local communities?17:55 Does this work intersect w/other global challenges?20:09 What tools/technology do you use most often?22:17 Viewer Questions!22:25 Craziest site or experience you’ve had?23:11 Accessibility & preferences in this job?26:22 Degree, certifications, & credentials?28:19 What is the entry level position in this career?29:36 Can geochemists work in environmental consulting?31:14 Do you have to have a ‘geo’ background?33:30 What are your hours like?35:33 How much travel is required?36:30 Least favorite part of the job?37:21 Favorite part of the job?Non-textbook books I recommend: Oxygen by D. Canfield: https://amzn.to/3gffbCL Brief history of Earth by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/3w3hC1I Life on young planet by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/2RBMpny Some assembly required by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3w1Ezm2 Your inner fish by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3cpw3Wb Oxygen by N. Lane: https://amzn.to/3z4FgwZ Alien Oceans by K. Hand: https://amzn.to/3clMx1l Life's Engines: https://amzn.to/3w1NhkeTools I use as a geologist/teacher/student: Geology field notebook: https://amzn.to/3lb6dJfGeology rock hammer: https://amzn.to/3DZw8MAGeological compass: https://amzn.to/3hfbdLuGeological hand lens: https://amzn.to/3jXysM5Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! And as always, let me know your topic suggestions in the comments down below!

Helpful Resources: Houston Geological Society Student Expo, great for oil internships and to meet recruiters! https://www.studentexpo.org/American Association of Petroleum Geologists Southwest Section - AAPG SWS: https://www.swsaapg.org/Imperial Barrel Award through AAPG, like oil boot camp for students. Learn the software, learn the skills, get ready for an internship: https://iba.aapg.org/Fort Worth Geological Society, free lunch for any students who attend our luncheons! - https://www.fwgs.org/Dallas Geological Society: https://www.dgs.org/Check out Julia's channel:  @RockhammerOutdoors  for travel vlogs with a geology & engineering perspective!Link to rest of Geoscience Careers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLyListen to the 'Work For Earth!' Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2npc8AYQ3r2l9YEzNYKoW4?si=288f06ea05c046e80:00 What's it like working in Oil & Gas? 1:00 Meet Julia!2:13 What resources are you exploring/producing?2:56 Addressing viewer questions3:54 Why oil & gas is still necessary6:34 Is all oil & gas 'BAD"?9:03 What about renewable energy?11:11 Are oil & gas companies evolving w/this transition?13:25 Carbon capture16:18 Day in the life of a petroleum geologist?20:39 Types of geologists (geophysicists, geochemists, etc)21:51 PTO perks!23:32 What inspired you to pursue geology?25:38 Not the same thing everyday26:44 Coolest place your job has taken you?28:34 Craziest experience on the job? 32:27 Moment you felt really proud to be a geologist?35:53 What surprised you the most about this job?38:05 Myths about oil & gas industry39:47 Remaining Viewer Questions!39:56 How do we find oil & gas underground?45:50 What tools do you use for your job?47:51 Is gas going away? 51:19 Do oil & gas geologists & researchers disagree on climate?56:10 Is oil & gas a dying field or career? 57:27 Salaries for oil & gas geologists? 1:00:49 Bachelors, Masters, or PhD required?1:02:36 AAPG student mentorship program 1:04:22 HGS Student Expo (talk to recruiters!)1:06:14 Top oil & gas companies recruiting now1:08:20 Recommended internships/opportunities1:13 Favorite vs least favorite parts of the job