1. When I grow up, I want to be a
GEOLOGIST!

2. Typical profile of a geologist
Enjoy the outdoors (hiking, camping, etc.)
Enjoy traveling
Are good in science
Aren’t afraid of math, chemistry, and physics (used as tools to understand the earth)

3. What do geologists do, anyway?
Work (and play!) outside
Study the earth – not just rocks!
Solve problems

4. Geologic hazards -- Reducing the risk
Study natural hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, floods, hurricanes, etc. and develop ways/plans to reduce the hazards to humans
Perform intelligent geologic planning for the construction of roads, bridges, buildings, dams, and other infrastructure
Study soil conditions and landslide potential and develop methods to increase foundation or slope stability

5. Ms. Taryn Lopez
Cerro Negro Volcano, Nicaragua (2005)
2004 UWEC Geology Alumna

6. Study natural hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, floods, hurricanes, etc. and develop ways/plans to reduce the hazards to humans
Perform intelligent geologic planning for the construction of roads, bridges, buildings, dams, and other infrastructure
Study soil conditions and landslide potential and develop methods to increase foundation or slope stability

7. Engineering Geology
Study natural hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, floods, hurricanes, etc. and develop ways/plans to reduce the hazards to humans
Perform intelligent geologic planning for the construction of roads, bridges, buildings, dams, and other infrastructure
Study soil conditions and landslide potential and develop methods to increase foundation or slope stability

8. Engineering Geology
Viaduct connecting Paris and Barcelona

9. Environmental Geology
Solve problems related to flooding or erosion, urban development, waste disposal
Conserve soil and maintain agricultural productivity
Study the link between geology and natural environments and habitats and how humans affect them
Study global climate patterns and climate change
Design where and how to dispose of waste

10. Hydrogeology Maintain quality and quantity of water supplies
- Clean up groundwater contamination
- Study groundwater-surface water interactions to
prevent degradation of either

11. Hydrogeology Maintain quality and quantity of water supplies
- Clean up groundwater contamination
- Study groundwater-surface water interactions to
prevent degradation of either

12. Exploration Geology
Find supplies of materials we all use – petroleum and metals
Develop extraction techniques that don’t destroy the environment
Develop environmentally friendly waste disposal techniques

13. Mineral resources

14. New $60 million EOG sand processing plant in Chippewa Falls

15. Petroleum geology
Gulf of Mexico
Wyoming

16. Okay, but who hires us? Employers Environmental consulting firms
U.S. Geological Survey
State Geological Surveys
Forest Service
Department of Energy
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
DNR
County land conservation offices
Petroleum or mining exploration companies
Teaching – junior high, high school, or college
The employment outlook in geology - as in any profession - varies with the economic climate of the country. The long-range outlook is good at this time. Dwindling energy, mineral and water resources, increasing environmental concerns, global issues such as rising sea levels, and hazard assessment present new challenges to geoscientists. Career opportunities are increasing in environmental science and hydrogeology with the growing need to maintain Earth's natural environments and meet society's demands for Earth materials. Money magazine (Feb., 1992) ranked "geologist" second overall out of 100 best occupations and in the top nine for "jobs that satisfy."

17. Can I get paid to be a geologist?
Average Starting Salaries with BS in geology (2002): $33,000- $47,000
Median annual earnings for geoscientists (2005): $71,600
Source: US Dept. of Labor, Labor Statistics, 2005 Edition
The employment outlook in geology - as in any profession - varies with the economic climate of the country. The long-range outlook is good at this time. Dwindling energy, mineral and water resources, increasing environmental concerns, global issues such as rising sea levels, and hazard assessment present new challenges to geoscientists. Career opportunities are increasing in environmental science and hydrogeology with the growing need to maintain Earth's natural environments and meet society's demands for Earth materials. Money magazine (Feb., 1992) ranked "geologist" second overall out of 100 best occupations and in the top nine for "jobs that satisfy."

18. How does a UWEC geology major prepare me for one of those careers?

19. Geology at UWEC – Course Work
Major requires math (Calc 1), chemistry, and Physics 1

20. Geology at UWEC – Course Work
Major requires math (Calc 1), chemistry, and Physics 1

21. Geology at UWEC – Research
The employment outlook in geology - as in any profession - varies with the economic climate of the country. The long-range outlook is good at this time. Dwindling energy, mineral and water resources, increasing environmental concerns, global issues such as rising sea levels, and hazard assessment present new challenges to geoscientists. Career opportunities are increasing in environmental science and hydrogeology with the growing need to maintain Earth's natural environments and meet society's demands for Earth materials. Money magazine (Feb., 1992) ranked "geologist" second overall out of 100 best occupations and in the top nine for "jobs that satisfy."

22. Geology at UWEC – Research
The employment outlook in geology - as in any profession - varies with the economic climate of the country. The long-range outlook is good at this time. Dwindling energy, mineral and water resources, increasing environmental concerns, global issues such as rising sea levels, and hazard assessment present new challenges to geoscientists. Career opportunities are increasing in environmental science and hydrogeology with the growing need to maintain Earth's natural environments and meet society's demands for Earth materials. Money magazine (Feb., 1992) ranked "geologist" second overall out of 100 best occupations and in the top nine for "jobs that satisfy."

23. Geology at UWEC – Research
The employment outlook in geology - as in any profession - varies with the economic climate of the country. The long-range outlook is good at this time. Dwindling energy, mineral and water resources, increasing environmental concerns, global issues such as rising sea levels, and hazard assessment present new challenges to geoscientists. Career opportunities are increasing in environmental science and hydrogeology with the growing need to maintain Earth's natural environments and meet society's demands for Earth materials. Money magazine (Feb., 1992) ranked "geologist" second overall out of 100 best occupations and in the top nine for "jobs that satisfy."