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!

0:00 Environmental Consultant intro1:36 Typical day/week on the job?4:16 Context? Mining, Oil & Gas, Hydroelectric Dams? 6:11 Why is environmental consulting important?8:39 What inspired you to pursue environmental consulting?11:33 What about this job would surprise people?15:16 Helping communities by making NOTHING happen!18:25 How has climate change impacted your job?20:17 What tools & technology do you use in this job?22:04 Increased safety & accessibility over time23:15 Viewer Questions!23:22 Craziest sites you’ve gotten to work at24:56 Scariest experience on the job26:40 Education/degrees needed for environmental consulting?31:46 Certifications needed for environmental consulting?35:13 What if you don’t have a geo or environmental background?37:03 Salary as an Environmental Consultant?37:35 What’s your favorite part of this job?40:07 What’s your least favorite part?

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Dr. Wendy Bohon's website - https://wendybohon.com/This is a journal article on some of her work (written for and edited by kids, so hopefully accessible for everyone!) - https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2024.1368101Information about If/Then (where Dr. Bohon is featured as a woman in STEM to hopefully inspire young girls to enter STEM fields and follow their dreams!) - https://youtube.com/shorts/hcxDoPDl2n4?feature=sharedAmazing recent NOVA PBS earthquake video she was in! - https://youtu.be/OQNoO1Ua-q0?si=aZ8Jwg0Az2B1VmNIFind other cool media projects she's worked on here: https://wendybohon.com/media/Link to rest of Geoscience Careers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLyListen to the 'Work For Earth!' Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2npc8AYQ3r2l9YEzNYKoW4?si=288f06ea05c046e8GEO 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!)0:00 Intro to Earthquake Geologist, Dr. Wendy Bohon1:20 What’s an Earthquake Geologist & how do we study earthquakes?2:29 Why study Earthquakes if we can’t predict them? 4:22 Increasing our resilience against geologic hazards5:19 What inspired you to become an Earthquake Geologist?7:26 Importance of persistence!9:20 What’s a day/week like on the job?10:55 What tools/tech do Earthquake Geologists use?13:02 Who do you work with? 15:13 Most inspiring experience as an Earthquake Geologist?16:56 Craziest experience as an Earthquake Geologist18:30 Viewer Questions!18:49 Common myths about Earthquakes/your job20:23 Spaghetti magnitude scale! (this is iconic)21:40 What do you wish more people knew about your job?24:45 Salary of an Earthquake Geologist?27:20 Figuring out if it’s worth it? 28:38 What degree(s)/training do you need?30:40 Other ‘types of geologists’ at state surveys?32:52 Are earthquakes & volcanoes becoming more frequent?33:30 Are earthquakes & volcanoes linked?35:59 Least favorite part of the job?36:17 Favorite part of the job?37:42 Pitch for career (plus dog cameo!)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!