| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact Robert Tiffey: (703) 379-2480 |
| August 17, 1998 | E-mail: rlt@agiweb.org |
The theme of the video is geoscientists' focus on exploration, discovery, and stewardship of the Earth. Interviews with 11 geoscientists with diverse occupations and backgrounds reveal information about the variety and opportunities of careers in the geosciences. The "day in the life" approach and the description of the geoscientists' current projects provides a practical understanding of careers. The geoscientists profiled in the video discuss job requirements, the use of technology, and the chance to work outdoors and travel - all facets of the Earth sciences that appeal to students.
"Careers for Geoscientists" features different Earth scientists and the connections between them. Christopher Henry, a research geologist with the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, discusses the importance of teamwork. "No one geologist can address every problem - can resolve every issue. Teamwork among geoscientists ties into a more complete understanding of the whole geology." The other geoscientists interviewed include a physical oceanographer, a geomorphologist, a geochemist, a meteorologist, a stratigrapher, an environmental geologist, a petroleum geophysicist, and minerals- and petroleum-exploration geologists. The petroleum and mineral industries employ nearly 50% of the professional geoscientists, and the video profiles reflect this employment trend.
AGI produced the video with support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Two member societies, the Geological Society of America and the American Geophysical Union, as well as three other societies - the American Meteorological Society, the Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education, and The Oceanography Society - collaborated with AGI on the project. In addition, the Advisory Steering Committee included representatives from the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the Association of Engineering Geologists, and the American Institute of Professional Geologists. The AGI video is a component of the Sloan Foundation's Career Cornerstone Series, a collaborative effort among 11 engineering, mathematical, and physical science societies to produce career materials for students. The series includes 9 CD-ROMS, videos, and web sites that describe career paths in these sciences. Information on the Foundation as well as ordering information for the complete video and CD-ROM set is available at http://www.careercornerstone.org.
Other AGI careers publications available are the 18" x 24" Geoscience Careers poster and the Careers brochure. Both have colorful graphic designs and descriptions of 27 types of geoscience careers. AGI's Careers in the Geosciences website, http://www.agiweb.org/career/, contains complete information about AGI's careers materials.
The regular price for the video is $14.95, and the AGI member society price is $12.75. Prices include shipping and handling in the continental United States. To order a copy, contact Robert Tiffey at AGI. Visa, Mastercard, and checks are welcome. The video is available to college and university geoscience departments at no cost until Nov. 1, 1998; to receive a free copy, department chairs should submit a signed request on department stationery to Robert Tiffey.
The video's release coincides with AGI's preparations for the first annual Earth Science Week, October 11-17, 1998. Information about Earth Science Week is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.earthsciweek.org. "Careers for Geoscientists," along with other career-oriented materials, will become part of a Speaker's Kit designed for geoscientists interested in speaking to students about careers during Earth Science Week or year-round.
The American Geological Institute, founded in 1948, is a not-for-profit federation of 32 professional organizations in the earth sciences representing more than 100,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth and environmental scientists.
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