Environmental Consultant, Dr. Paul Giesting @infamous_DrG: A Day in the GeoLife Series
Principal Geologist, Dr. Paul Giesting, shares his career and advice for students on the A Day in the GeoLife Series.
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Chief Specialist, Contamination, Krister Honkonen @KHonkonen: A Day in the GeoLife Series
NAME: Krister Honkonen CURRENT TITLE: Chief Specialist AREA OF EXPERTISE: Contaminated soil, sediment, groundwater and hazardous building materials YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: I have been working with contaminated sites for almost 20 years, basically since I finished my education. Currently, I…
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Research Scientist, Geomicrobiology, Ted Flynn @TedFlynn: A Day in the GeoLife Series
NAME: Ted Flynn CURRENT TITLE: Research Scientist at the Computation Institute at the University of Chicago, with a joint appointment in the Biosciences Division at Argonne National Laboratory. AREA OF EXPERTISE: I study geomicrobiology, a field that aims to understand…
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So, what’s it like to work as a geologist behind a drilling rig?
Working as a geologist behind a drilling rig is definitely not glamorous, unless long days in the heat or cold, smelling like funk and looking like you just fell into a mud pit are something you find attractive. Depending on…
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