Link to rest of Geoscience Careers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLyListen to the 'Work For Earth!' Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2npc8AYQ3r2l9YEzNYKoW4?si=288f06ea05c046e8GEO GIRL Website: https://www.geogirlscience.com/ (visit my website to see all my courses, shop merch, learn more about me, & donate to support the channel if you'd like!)0:00 GIS & Geospatial Science Intro1:32 What is GIS & Geospatial Science?2:55 Typical day/week on the job? Field work?4:03 What inspired you to pursue this career?5:42 GPS vs GNSS & how they’re used in this field7:11 Lidar & how it’s used in this field8:26 Photogrammetry & how it’s used in this field9:36 Craziest experiences on the job10:44 Biggest challenge in this job?12:03 Do you need a tech/coding/computer science background?15:04 Who do you work with? 15:58 Does this work impact policy? Land use?17:15 Why is this work important?20:40 Myths or misconceptions about this field?23:04 Viewer Questions!23:21 How will AI affect the future of this field?24:24 Coding in this job?26:01 ArcGIS vs QGIS26:56 What is ArcGIS?27:34 Is 3D modelling & virtual reality a promising field?31:34 Education/training needed for this job?33:01 GIS Certificate33:31 2-yr land surveying degree option34:28 Employers for this type of job?35:53 Tell your boss they need drones & GIS!38:06 Favorite part of the job?39:05 Least favorite part of the job?40:27 Research vs applied geoscienceNon-textbook books I recommend: Oxygen by D. Canfield: https://amzn.to/3gffbCL Brief history of Earth by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/3w3hC1I Life on young planet by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/2RBMpny Some assembly required by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3w1Ezm2 Your inner fish by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3cpw3Wb Oxygen by N. Lane: https://amzn.to/3z4FgwZ Alien Oceans by K. Hand: https://amzn.to/3clMx1l Life's Engines: https://amzn.to/3w1NhkeTools I use as a geologist/teacher/student: Geology field notebook: https://amzn.to/3lb6dJfGeology rock hammer: https://amzn.to/3DZw8MAGeological compass: https://amzn.to/3hfbdLuGeological hand lens: https://amzn.to/3jXysM5Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! And as always, let me know your topic suggestions in the comments down below!

Link to Grace's employer's website: https://www.gsienv.comLink to rest of Geoscience Careers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLyGEO GIRL Website: https://www.geogirlscience.com/ (visit my website to see all my courses, shop merch, learn more about me, & donate to support the channel if you'd like!)0:00 Environmental Consulting1:05 Typical day/week on the job?1:50 What do you do in the field?3:34 What’s a hydrograph?4:32 Why is environmental consulting important today?7:59 Background/training required for this job?9:03 Training in school vs on the job?11:01 How you ended up here?12:19 Surprising parts about environmental consulting?14:46 How does this work impact local communities?17:55 Does this work intersect w/other global challenges?20:09 What tools/technology do you use most often?22:17 Viewer Questions!22:25 Craziest site or experience you’ve had?23:11 Accessibility & preferences in this job?26:22 Degree, certifications, & credentials?28:19 What is the entry level position in this career?29:36 Can geochemists work in environmental consulting?31:14 Do you have to have a ‘geo’ background?33:30 What are your hours like?35:33 How much travel is required?36:30 Least favorite part of the job?37:21 Favorite part of the job?Non-textbook books I recommend: Oxygen by D. Canfield: https://amzn.to/3gffbCL Brief history of Earth by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/3w3hC1I Life on young planet by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/2RBMpny Some assembly required by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3w1Ezm2 Your inner fish by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3cpw3Wb Oxygen by N. Lane: https://amzn.to/3z4FgwZ Alien Oceans by K. Hand: https://amzn.to/3clMx1l Life's Engines: https://amzn.to/3w1NhkeTools I use as a geologist/teacher/student: Geology field notebook: https://amzn.to/3lb6dJfGeology rock hammer: https://amzn.to/3DZw8MAGeological compass: https://amzn.to/3hfbdLuGeological hand lens: https://amzn.to/3jXysM5Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! And as always, let me know your topic suggestions in the comments down below!

Helpful Resources: Houston Geological Society Student Expo, great for oil internships and to meet recruiters! https://www.studentexpo.org/American Association of Petroleum Geologists Southwest Section - AAPG SWS: https://www.swsaapg.org/Imperial Barrel Award through AAPG, like oil boot camp for students. Learn the software, learn the skills, get ready for an internship: https://iba.aapg.org/Fort Worth Geological Society, free lunch for any students who attend our luncheons! - https://www.fwgs.org/Dallas Geological Society: https://www.dgs.org/Check out Julia's channel: @RockhammerOutdoors for travel vlogs with a geology & engineering perspective!Link to rest of Geoscience Careers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLyListen to the 'Work For Earth!' Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2npc8AYQ3r2l9YEzNYKoW4?si=288f06ea05c046e80:00 What's it like working in Oil & Gas? 1:00 Meet Julia!2:13 What resources are you exploring/producing?2:56 Addressing viewer questions3:54 Why oil & gas is still necessary6:34 Is all oil & gas 'BAD"?9:03 What about renewable energy?11:11 Are oil & gas companies evolving w/this transition?13:25 Carbon capture16:18 Day in the life of a petroleum geologist?20:39 Types of geologists (geophysicists, geochemists, etc)21:51 PTO perks!23:32 What inspired you to pursue geology?25:38 Not the same thing everyday26:44 Coolest place your job has taken you?28:34 Craziest experience on the job? 32:27 Moment you felt really proud to be a geologist?35:53 What surprised you the most about this job?38:05 Myths about oil & gas industry39:47 Remaining Viewer Questions!39:56 How do we find oil & gas underground?45:50 What tools do you use for your job?47:51 Is gas going away? 51:19 Do oil & gas geologists & researchers disagree on climate?56:10 Is oil & gas a dying field or career? 57:27 Salaries for oil & gas geologists? 1:00:49 Bachelors, Masters, or PhD required?1:02:36 AAPG student mentorship program 1:04:22 HGS Student Expo (talk to recruiters!)1:06:14 Top oil & gas companies recruiting now1:08:20 Recommended internships/opportunities1:13 Favorite vs least favorite parts of the job

Link to Saskia's employer's website: https://twobays.net/swfac/

@Geo.Sassie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@geo.sassie@Geo.Sassie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geo.sassie@Geo.Sassie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geo.sassieSaskia Elliott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saskia-elliott/Link to rest of Geoscience Careers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLy

Listen to the 'Work For Earth!' Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2npc8AYQ3r2l9YEzNYKoW4?si=288f06ea05c046e8

Check out Jessica’s business, MineLife Media, at the links below: MineLife Media Website: https://www.minelifemedia.com/MineLife Media YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@minelifemediallcMineLife Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minelifemediallc/MineLife Media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@minelifemediallcMineLife Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minelifemediaCheck out book ‘102 Things to Do with a Hole in the Ground’ by Peter Whitbread-Abrutat: https://amzn.to/3HwCmcM

Explore geology deeper with CampGeo – podcast-like conversation with visuals that bring geological concepts to life! Check it out here: https://campcourses.app.link/p5q0W0bxwMbYou can also find their podcast, PlanetGEO, on spotify & apple podcast: https://planetgeocast.com/GEO GIRL Website: https://www.geogirlscience.com/ (visit my website to see all my courses, shop merch, learn more about me, & donate to support the channel if you'd like!)Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! And as always, let me know your topic suggestions in the comments down below!