Career Opportunities
Training
in the geological sciences is a good background for students interested
in a wide variety of engaging and challenging careers. Former
Mary Washington College geology students have found rewarding jobs in
the following fields:
- Scientific or technical editing of journals and industry magazines
- Teaching the earth sciences at the secondary level
- Environmental consulting and site assessments
- Mining industry
- Energy industry
- Hydrogeology
- Museum staff member
- Government positions, including Congressional advisory staff on environmental and energy issues
- A geology background is also good training for those interested
in the growing field of environmental law.
- University of Georgia
- Oregon State University
- Yale University
- University of Tennessee
- University of Alaska
- Wright State University
- University of Colorado
- Texas A&M University
- University of Aberdeen
- University of Calgary
- Columbia University
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- University of North Carolina
- University of South Carolina
- Old Dominion University
- Ball State University
- Montana State University
- University of Maryland
- University of Montana
- State University of New York
Dr. McConnell and Dr. Hayob in the Culpeper Quarry. Sedimentary
structures such as mud
cracks and ripple marks are visible on the surfaces of many of the mudstones.