This video provides a summary of work done by Katie Loughner, who served as a GeoCorps Intern at the C & O Canal National Historical Park. You can learn more about working at a GeoCorps Intern at the GSA Foundation website.
Every day Google celebrates a famous person or event and today they honor Nicolas Steno, one of the early pioneers of geology. The doodle features rock layers spelling GOOGLE and when they are clicked it does a google search for “Nicolas Steno”. Check it out, it will be gone tomorrow.
“The American Geosciences Institute is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellowship. Congressional fellows spend one year in Washington, DC working as a staff member in the office of a member of Congress or in a congressional committee.” Quoted from the AGI announcement.
A short article about Josh Latimore who served as a USGS intern in 2009. Now he is a hydrological technician with USGS managing real-time surface water gaging stations.
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The waterproof papers most frequently used by geologists from Rite in the Rain, iGage and National Geographic are all made in America. They are great for taking notes and printing maps for the field.
An article on the PennLive.com website explores the diversity of jobs associated with development of the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania. Sue Mukherjee a directory with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry says: “The fastest 12 growing occupations in Pennsylvania are all directly related to Marcellus Shale.”
An article in Crain’s New York Business titled “Natural-gas drilling is a great divider” explores why natural gas drilling has enormous support and enormous opposition in the state of New York.
Since 1972 the “Roadside Geology” series has provided introductory information on the geology of states and small regions of the United States. The books provide a combination of maps, travel logs, photos and commentary for the geology that can be seen along highways or visited at parks and public viewing areas. They are popular with geologists and others who are interested in the Earth.
In many parts of the Marcellus Shale gas play local residents are disappointed to see so many workers from over a thousand miles away getting high-paying jobs while local unemployment rates are very high. Letters similar to this one have been published in newspapers across the area underlain by the Marcellus Shale and other shales that produce natural gas..
A report from IHS Global Insight forecasts that the production of oil and gas from shale will support 870,000 jobs within the next four years and produce $57 billion in tax revenue by 2035.
The GeoCorps Program offers paid short-term geoscience positions in some of the most beautiful natural areas in the world. Visit the GeoCorps webpage to learn more about spring/summer 2012 opportunities.
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An article on The College of William and Mary news blog highlights a recent lecture titled: “Why do we study geosciences?” given by Heather Macdonald, Chancellor Professor of Geology.
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Goldmining companies in Australia are having trouble finding enough people who are able to handle the demands of working in underground gold mines. This story on the Wall Street Journal website explains why new miners are making six digit salaries.
The American Geosciences Institute has released a recorded webinar titled “Canadian Exploration- High Demands for the Future Workforce”. You can view it on their website.
The American Geosciences Institute has published a new Geoscience Currents that shows a nice growth in the number of students attending summer field camps in the United States.
Although the number of women enrolled at most universities in the United States exceeds the number of men, the number of women enrolled in STEM programs remains relatively low. An article in the Daily Trojan explores STEM enrollment data and how women can be attracted to STEM programs.
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