Rock-Head Sciences » geologist http://rockheadsciences.com A science blog that brings you closer to the world of geology! Featuring the "A Day in the GeoLife" guest blog series from geoscientists around the world. Sat, 19 Sep 2015 14:13:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.1 http://i0.wp.com/rockheadsciences.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_1343-54c3a608v1_site_icon.png?fit=32%2C32 » geologist http://rockheadsciences.com 32 32 Geologist, Himalayan Glaciology, Zahid Majeed @ShahzahuZahid: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/majeed-geologist/ http://rockheadsciences.com/majeed-geologist/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2015 12:18:47 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=1761 NAME: Zahid Majeed CURRENT TITLE:  Geologist AREA OF EXPERTISE:  I am a geologist for the Geological Survey of India, and my current division is Glaciology. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:  4 EDUCATION:  I have a Master’s from the University of Kashmir, Srinagar...
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]]> http://rockheadsciences.com/majeed-geologist/feed/ 0 Associate Hydrogeologist, Gareth Digges La Touche @GarethDLaT: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/la_touche-hydrogeologist/ http://rockheadsciences.com/la_touche-hydrogeologist/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2015 14:08:52 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=1743 NAME:  Gareth Digges La Touche CURRENT TITLE:  Associate and Senior Hydrogeologist AREA OF EXPERTISE:  Hydrogeology, well test analysis, fractured aquifers, mine water management YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:  23 EDUCATION:  BSc Geology & Geography; MSc Computing in Earth Science; MSc Hydrogeology WEBSITE:...
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]]> http://rockheadsciences.com/la_touche-hydrogeologist/feed/ 0 Astrophysicist, Paleontologist & Geophysicist, John Moffitt @JohnRMoffitt: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/moffitt-astrophysicist/ http://rockheadsciences.com/moffitt-astrophysicist/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2015 15:40:34 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=1477 NAME:  John Moffitt CURRENT TITLE:  Project Manager, Houston Texas.  A former geophysicist, geologist & exploration manager, now designing top drives and other large drilling equipment. AREA OF EXPERTISE:  Astrophysicist, Paleontologist, Geologist, Geophysicist, Exploration Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management...
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]]> http://rockheadsciences.com/moffitt-astrophysicist/feed/ 0 Geoscientist, Geochemical Analysis, Dr. Chuck Magee @cwmagee: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/magee-geochemical/ http://rockheadsciences.com/magee-geochemical/#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2014 23:21:59 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=1097 NAME:  Dr. Chuck Magee CURRENT TITLE:  Geoscience Applications Specialist AREA OF EXPERTISE:  Geochemical analysis YEARS EXPERIENCE:  Five years in this job, and 6 years in previous analytical positions EDUCATION: Ph.D. in geology WEBSITE:  http://www.asi-pl.com.au/ What’s your job like? I’m a geologist...
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]]> http://rockheadsciences.com/magee-geochemical/feed/ 0 Geology in Peru with Anna Bidgood @akbidgood Summer 2014 http://rockheadsciences.com/annabidgoodperugeology/ http://rockheadsciences.com/annabidgoodperugeology/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2014 23:54:34 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=799 ROCK-HEAD SCIENCES is pleased to announce our first ongoing guest blog by a student who will share her field experiences in Peru throughout the Summer of 2014. Anna Bidgood is currently an undergraduate student who is studying Earth Science at Oxford...
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]]> http://rockheadsciences.com/annabidgoodperugeology/feed/ 7 Groundwater Resources Manager, Dr. Mike Jones @GroundwaterMike: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/groundwater-resources-manager-dr-mike-jones-day-life-series/ http://rockheadsciences.com/groundwater-resources-manager-dr-mike-jones-day-life-series/#comments Sat, 07 Jun 2014 22:57:13 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=638 NAME:  Dr. Mike Jones CURRENT TITLE:  Groundwater Resources Manager AREA OF EXPERTISE:  Hydrogeology, Groundwater Resource Development, Water Resource Management Planning for Public Water Supply YEARS EXPERIENCE:  26 EDUCATION: BSc Geology, MSc Sedimentology, PhD Geochemistry WEBSITE:  http://www.groundwateruk.org/ INTERVIEW: Waste Management, Higher...
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]]> http://rockheadsciences.com/groundwater-resources-manager-dr-mike-jones-day-life-series/feed/ 0 PhD Candidate, Sedimentation and Tectonics, Tannis McCartney @TMMCC: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/phd-candidate-sedimentation-tectonics-tannis-mccartney-day-life-series/ http://rockheadsciences.com/phd-candidate-sedimentation-tectonics-tannis-mccartney-day-life-series/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:44:46 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=631 NAME:  Tannis McCartney CURRENT TITLE:  PhD Candidate AREA OF EXPERTISE: SEDIMENTATION AND TECTONICS, EAST AFRICA SEISMIC RESEARCH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:  6 – OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY EDUCATION:  BSc Geophysics, University of Alberta; MSc Geology, University of Calgary, Canada WEBSITE: http://www.tannislikesrocks.blogspot.com...
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]]> http://rockheadsciences.com/phd-candidate-sedimentation-tectonics-tannis-mccartney-day-life-series/feed/ 0 Geoscientist, Matt Hall: A Day in the GeoLife Series @kwinkunks http://rockheadsciences.com/geoscientist-matt-hall-day-life-series/ http://rockheadsciences.com/geoscientist-matt-hall-day-life-series/#comments Sat, 24 May 2014 18:14:53 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=561 NAME:  Matt Hall CURRENT TITLE:  Geoscientist AREA OF EXPERTISE:  Exploration Geoscience YEARS EXPERIENCE:  17 EDUCATION:  Finished PhD in sedimentology in 1997, University of Manchester, UK. Registered Professional Geoscientist in Nova Scotia, Canada. WEBSITE:  http://www.agilegeoscience.com/ What’s my job like? I co-own...
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]]> http://rockheadsciences.com/geoscientist-matt-hall-day-life-series/feed/ 0 Manager, Geohydrologic Data, Sandie Will: A Day in the GeoLife Series @RockHeadSciences http://rockheadsciences.com/managerhydrogeologist-sandie-will-day-life-series/ http://rockheadsciences.com/managerhydrogeologist-sandie-will-day-life-series/#comments Sat, 17 May 2014 20:33:40 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=545 NAME:  Sandie Will, P.G. CURRENT TITLE:  Geohydrologic Data Manager/Professional Geologist AREA OF EXPERTISE:  Water Resource Management/Data Collection/Hydrogeology YEARS EXPERIENCE:  16 EDUCATION:  B.S. Geology; M.S. Environmental Engineering Sciences WEBSITE:  http://www.watermatters.org What’s my job like? I am the manager of 15 personnel in a large water...
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]]> http://rockheadsciences.com/managerhydrogeologist-sandie-will-day-life-series/feed/ 6 Atlantis Space Shuttle Launch 2000: Up Close and Personal http://rockheadsciences.com/atlantis_space_shuttle_launch/ http://rockheadsciences.com/atlantis_space_shuttle_launch/#comments Sat, 10 May 2014 18:47:29 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=504 It was dark at 5 a.m. when I arrived at the guard shack with my coworker, Kerry Kates and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) badge on March 1, 2002. I had never been to Kennedy Space Center near Titusville,...
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]]> http://rockheadsciences.com/atlantis_space_shuttle_launch/feed/ 4 What’s a typical day like as a geologist? ‘A Day in the Life’ series from professionals for students http://rockheadsciences.com/whats-typical-day-like-geologist-series-professionals-students/ http://rockheadsciences.com/whats-typical-day-like-geologist-series-professionals-students/#comments Sat, 03 May 2014 03:59:24 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=486 I’ve often been asked what my day is like as a geologist.  I usually ramble on and on about what I do, but I’ve never put it down in writing so students or anyone else interested could gain an understanding...
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