Be an Earth Scientist!
Come engage in the many facets of the Earth Sciences at CU-Boulder, one of the top 10 Earth Science schools in the US!
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Earth Scientists figure out how the world works through discovery-based science. ÌýEarth Scientists study the natural processes that change the structure and composition of the solid Earth, its surface, and its Oceans and Atmosphere. They ask how the planet and the life on it has evolved in the deep and the recent past using archives of information contained in rock and ice records.
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Earth Scientists are solution-oriented and can make a positive difference in the world. ÌýEarth Scientists embrace the stewardship of our planet, contribute to advances in sustainability, and tackle challenges in identifying and preserving energy and water resources.
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Earth Scientists solve problems related to the discovery and responsible management of natural resources, developing environmental protections, identifying and mitigating natural hazards, and understanding the causes and effects of global change.
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Earth Scientists embrace exploration and discovery, and find jobs in the private and public sectors that remain highly varied and engaging through time.
The Geological Sciences Department at the University of Colorado Boulder is proud to offer degrees at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Undergraduate programs include a BachelorÌýof Arts in Geology and Geophysics along with a minor in Geology. Graduate studies include a Masters program and a Doctoral program.Ìý
Some example career paths for recent CU Geological Sciences graduates:
- Mineral and energy consultant for the government of New Zealand
- Water engineer – Wright Water Engineers
- Water engineer – LRE Water
- Geologist, Geophysicist, Physical Scientist - US Geological Survey
- Environmental lawyer – Kirkland and Ellis
- Geologist – Sibanye-Stillwater Inc.
- Geoscientist – ExxonMobil
- Geoscience educator – University of Texas GeoFORCE program
- Research scientist – University of Glasgow
- Paleontologist – PaleoWest
- Geohazard assessment, construction planning – Slate Geotechnical
- Seismologist – Colorado Geological Survey
- Seismologist – Nevada Seismological Laboratory
- Seismologist – US Air Force
- Geophysicist – Halliburton
- Geophysicist – Tricon Geophysics Inc.
- Remote sensing scientist, GIS mapping products – ESRI
- Project manager – LRE Water
- Geoscience manager – Caerus Oil and Gas LLC
- Geoscientist – Kilduff Underground Engineering
- Geoscientist – JPL
- Geoscientist, software – SciTec, Inc.
- Portfolio manager – Thornburg Investment Management
- Research Geologist – USGS
- Geologist, geophysicist, geomorphologist – US Bureau of Reclamation
- Research scientist – NOAA
- Outreach and Education professional – NCAR
- Geophysicist – Ormat Inc. (geothermal)
- Geodesist – GPS Solutions, Inc.
- Geodesist – EarthScope, Inc.
- Geodesist – USGS earthquake early warning system
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Meet ourÌýstudents!
We invite you to meet some of our current undergraduateÌýand recently graduated students and read about their stories.
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