When, Why, & How to Get a PG License with Professional Geologist, Dominique Brough

When, Why, & How to Get a PG License with Professional Geologist, Dominique Brough

Helpful links & resources: Dominiques company, Teton Geological Services: https://tetongeo.com/Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG): https://asbog.org/Forest service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ National Park Service (NPS): https://www.nps.gov/index.htmBureau of Land Management (BLM): https://www.blm.gov/Geological Society of America (GSA): https://www.geosociety.org/GSA’s GeoCorps opportunities: https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/GSA/fieldexp/GeoCorps/home.aspxGSA's Scientists in the Parks opportunities: https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/GSA/fieldexp/sip/home.aspxThe Student Conservation Association (SCA) - Youth Green Jobs & Internships: https://thesca.org/See Dominique featured in Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s 60th anniversary video talking about the mountain’s geology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKLDYRFrMME&t=1sFollow Teton Geological Services on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tetongeologicalservices/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Teton-Geological-Services-LLC/61576099605597/0:00 Intro to Professional Geologist, Dominique0:42 How & Why did you get your PG license?2:36 What careers is a PG required for?3:59 FG vs PG & when to take each exam5:32 Experience requirements for PG exam6:12 Does ‘non-geologist’ experience count?8:08 Can you take FG & PG exam at the same time?9:45 Annual fee to keep license10:15 What is ASBOG? 11:27 Which exam was harder?12:18 Exam study tips & resources13:29 Working in different states with a license16:01 Government vs private sector work? 17:28 Differences among BLM, NPS, & Forest Service20:02 Day in the life of a professional geologist23:24 What inspired you to pursue this career?24:51 Underrated skills that you should have26:43 Misconceptions about this career?31:21 Degree requirements?35:04 Great internship opportunities!36:57 Salary of a professional geologist38:26 Least favorite & favorite part of your job?

What Does Being an "Economic Geologist" Even Mean? w/Elizabeth Freeman

Check out the rest of the Geoscience Careers 'Work For Earth!' playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLy Chapters: 0:00 What is Economic Geology?2:11 Economic Geologists in Mining vs Oil & Gas?4:24 How “critical minerals” have changed Economic Geology7:30 Day in the life of an Economic Geologist13:01 Where do you do this work?15:51 What inspired you to pursue Economic Geology?19:48 Importance of mining for our sustainable future21:23 Working with environment regulators (it’s a team)23:56 Take advantage of the turn over!25:23 Bioremediation and Biorecovery26:27 Have environmental protections changed this job?31:24 Will AI replace these positions?35:42 Biggest misconceptions about Economic Geology37:41 Caring about the geology (not the money)39:33 Salary potential41:33 Is a graduate degree increase required? (no)43:33 How to do what you want!45:26 Economically viable resources vs total resources47:58 Rare Earth Elements49:35 Why so few REEs in U.S.?52:17 Greenland???57:30 Mining Asteroids & the Moon59:32 Deep Sea Mining1:01:01 Gray areas & future directions…1:03:46 Scarcity drives commodity prices1:06:15 Elizabeth’s Business Nuna LLC1:12 Favorite & least favorite part of this career 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!)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!

Day in Life of 10 Different Geoscience Careers - Compilation Episode 1

Check out the rest of the "Work For Earth" Geoscience Careers series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLy Note: My interview with Economic Geologist, Elizabeth Freeman, is new and will be coming out just a couple weeks after this one!0:00 Intro to Geoscience Careers in this video1:00 Life of a Geotechnical Engineer2:08 Life of a National Park Ranger3:54 Life of a Mining Geologist5:18 Life of a GIS Specialist6:24 Life of an Economic Geologist9:19 Life of a Submarine Volcanologist12:25 Life of a Petroleum Geologist14:12 Life of a (new) Environmental Consultant 15:17 Life of a (senior) Environmental Consultant17:34 Life of an Engineering Geologist18:45 Recap & call for future interviews! 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!)

Life of a Submarine Volcanologist & What This Career Could Look Like For You w/Dr. Adam Soule

Learn more about the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: https://www.whoi.edu/Learn more about the Ocean Exploration Trust: https://nautiluslive.org/Check out the EV Nautilus YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/evnautilus to hear Adam's voice on some of their videos! 0:00 What is submarine volcanology?2:47 Why do we care about underwater volcanoes?6:05 How did Adam get into volcanology?8:35 Why did he switch to submarine volcanology?10:12 Day in the life of a submarine volcanologist?12:58 Do you get to pilot the ROVs / robots?15:40 Adam’s most recent expedition18:10 How are samples distributed?19:57 Sampling limit?20:54 Craziest experience as a submarine volcanologist23:11 Most inspiring experience as a submarine volcanologist26:59 Misconceptions about submarine volcanology28:55 Biggest challenges in this career30:47 Salary of a submarine volcanologist?32:32 Degrees & training required for this career?36:29 Did life originate at hydrothermal vents?38:58 Hydrothermal vents on other planets/moons42:19 What is the ‘smoke’ made of?44:45 Least favorite & most favorite part of the job

What a Career as an National Park Ranger Could Look Like for You! w/Cameron Fetter

Check out the Scientists in the Parks Program: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/science/scientists-in-parks.htmCheck out Volunteer in the Parks Program: https://www.nps.gov/getinvolved/volunteer.htmCheck out other opportunities at NPS: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/workwithus.htm0:00 Meet National Park Ranger, Cam!1:13 Inspiration to pursue geoscience & become a ranger?3:34 Typical Day on This Job5:28 Do you get to go around traffic?6:46 Why do we need geoscientists in the parks?8:09 Geologic hazards in Yellowstone National Park9:48 Working with Visitors vs Data11:38 Craziest Experience as a Park Ranger14:54 Best Experience as a Park Ranger17:27 Ongoing Research on Hydrothermal Explosions19:19 Ongoing Research on Yellowstone Wolves20:01 Ongoing Research on Supervolcano21:32 Misconceptions about Yellowstone & this career23:30 How is NPS holding up with current budget cuts27:19 Most critical initiatives at Yellowstone right now29:21 Summer Weather at Yellowstone31:02 How is Old Faithful so Faithful?33:49 Will the Yellowstone Hot Spot ever cool off?35:24 Cam’s favorite geyser in Yellowstone!36:44 Education/training needed to be a ranger?39:26 Internships? Can international students apply?40:49 Accessibility of Ranger Positions?41:57 Very wide age range of rangers42:38 Seasonal vs permanent ranger positions45:21 Most important lesson learned on the job?48:12 Favorite part of the job?50:52 Least favorite part of the job?51:55 Last words from Cam about working as an NPS RangerExplore 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!)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!