What’s it like to do field work mere miles away from an erupting volcano?
Education & Careers
Posted inOpinions
Resources for Computational Geophysics Courses
Lessons from experience with teaching a computational geophysics course.
Posted inOpinions
Association of Polar Early Career Scientists Promotes Professional Skills
Although focused on polar and cryospheric scientists, APECS’s resources give general advice that can help scientists of all disciplines develop “soft skills.”
Posted inAGU News
Mass Media Fellow to Report for the Los Angeles Times
Geologist Julia Rosen typically uses strata of ice and dirt to tell stories of the Earth’s past. This summer, she’ll trade those for pen and paper when she works at a newspaper’s science desk.
Posted inScience Updates
Effective Communication in Legal and Public Policy Hearings
In a week-long workshop, scientists learn how to communicate effectively and navigate the legal system.
Posted inOpinions
Developing Scientists' "Soft" Skills
Scientists across every field and discipline should be able to communicate effectively and work together with different people and groups.
Posted inScience Updates
Safety and Liability Issues Related to Field Trips and Field Courses
How do you make sure students will be safe during field work? Understand risk, and expect the unexpected.
Posted inFeatures
Mentored Undergraduate Research in the Geosciences
Research programs are strengthened when students and faculty collaborate to build new knowledge. Here are five best practices in mentored undergraduate research that transcend institutions.
Posted inScience Updates
Networking as a Tool for Earth Science Women to Build Community and Succeed
Skills for Networking and Communication Workshop; Madison, Wisconsin, 4–6 June 2012
Posted inOpinions
Is Pretenure Interdisciplinary Research a Career Risk?
Early-career scientists can benefit from interdisciplinary research, but some roadblocks stand in the way.