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Department of Geosciences
Careers In Geology
Geology careers allow access
to a variety of exciting employment opportunities in academics,
government, and business.
Employment opportunities in geology are very diverse. For example,
the energy industry is at the center of the world economic, political,
and social issues. The biggest challenges in this millennium will
include increasing the efficiency of energy use, lowering toxic
emissions globally, exploiting the planet's vast petroleum and
natural gas reserves, and finding new hydrocarbon and coal deposits.
Companies that hire geologists include several among the top 20
Fortune 500 U.S. corporations: Exxon-Mobil, Texaco, as well as
many smaller independent and consulting firms.
Other career opportunities include:
- Mining (Phelps-Dodge, Kennecot)
- Railroads (Union Pacific Resources)
- Sand and Gravel Extraction
- Cement Production
- Chemical Synthesis
- Ceramics
- Utilities
- Real Estate Development
- Foundation Engineers
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- State Agencies (KS Corporation Commision, KS Department of Health and Environment, KS Department of Transportation, KS Department of Water Resources)
- Federal Agencies (United States Geological Survey)
- Secondary Education
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Check out these career links from the
American Geological Institute:
Check out these national organization
for more information:
Check out these sites with geology job listings:
Some related sites:
Additional career assistance is available through
FHSU Career Services.
Questions or comments? Contact:
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