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The Geology Club provides the opportunity for students who are interested in geological sciences to learn local & regional geology, to interact among students, faculty, and industry leaders, and to involve relationship development among students, faculty and members of the community. Activities include field trips, attending lectures/seminars of interest, scientific demonstrations and Rock & Mineral Sale during the Dad's and Mom's Weekends, and monthly club meeting. If you are interested in joining the Geology Club, please visit the Geology Club website and e-mail to geologyclub@mail.wsu.edu. |
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| The Environmental Science Club's purpose is to give Washington State University students who are studying environmental science and regional planning and related fields an opportunity to interact with their fellow peers who are interested in the well being of the environment and to work to improve the environment on campus and in the community. Meeting time to be announced in the fall. Contact by email at: ofallon@wsu.edu. | ||
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Careers in Earth & Environmental Sciences
Careers in Environmental Science
Careers for environmental science graduates include: hazardous materials manager, spatial data analyst, fishery manager, city or regional planner, oceanographer, water resources manager, parks and recreation planner, earth science editor and writer, forester, ground water advisor, marine conservation biologist, marine fish conservationist, water pollution control technician, watershed specialist, health advocate, soil consultant, weather forecaster, ecological restoration consultant, wetland scientist, and sustainable business consultant.
Careers in Earth Science
Geology students are prepared for jobs in many areas including the search for and production of ore deposits (economic geology), the use and quality of groundwater resources (hydrogeology), and the evaluation and monitoring of volcanic hazards (volcanology). Many geologists are employed by the petroleum industry. Other employers include mining companies, engineering firms, and agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency, NASA, and the United States Geological Survey. Many city, county, and state agencies employ geologists to investigate a variety of environmental protection issues.
Career and Internship Links:
- WSU Career Services | What can I do with this Major (Degree)?
- American Geophysical Union (AGU) Scientific Career Resources
- American Geological Institute (AGI) Geoscience Careers
- American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Academia Resource Management (ARM)
- U.S. Department of Energy: Office of Science
- Washington State Department of Ecology
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Student Conservation Association (SCA)
- Earthworks-jobs.com
- Environmental Careers Organization
- EcoEmploy.com
- Employment with the USGS
- Environmental Career.com
- Environmental Internship Page
- Environmental Career Opportunities
- Geological Society of America (GSA) Classified Ads
- Smithsonian Research Training Program
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Academic Programs
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