A science blog that brings you closer to the world of geology! Featuring the "A Day in the GeoLife" and "GeoProject" guest blog series from geoscientists around the world.
NAME: Dr. Helen Quinn CURRENT TITLE: Science Producer for TV documentaries AREA OF EXPERTISE: I have been working in television documentaries for about ten years, specialising in programmes about Earth Sciences. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 10 EDUCATION: I was lucky enough…
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NAME: Benjamin Burger CURRENT TITLE: Assistant Professor AREA OF EXPERTISE: Vertebrate Paleontology (fossil mammals) YEARS EXPERIENCE: 20 EDUCATION: PhD in Geology, University of Colorado; MS in Anatomy, Stony Brook University in New York; BS in Geology, University of Colorado WEBSITE: http://www.benjamin-burger.org…
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At many universities, students are required to attend a summer field camp in order to receive their geology degrees. For some, this is an exciting adventure, but for others, it’s like a dreaded boot camp. The difference is usually due…
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I was 33 when I went to geology field camp, prior to graduation with my Bachelor’s. Five of us were headed to the same destination from the University of South Florida that year, so it was nice to be amongst…
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