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Following the IAH - International Association of Hydrogeologists World Groundwater Congress in Davos and The Geological Society Hydrogroup event in London, a common theme emerged.... We're in desperate need of hydrogeologists; water management challenges will continue to rise, while the number of young graduates with a specialisation remains low, with some MSc programmes even being discontinued. Several aspects could contribute to this mismatch between the number of hydrogeologists available and the need for this profile: the bad reputation of geological sciences as 'destroying the planet with heavy mining', the literal 'invisibility' of #groundwater, a lack of communication to the (younger) public about this career option, etc. The truth is that many people are not familiar with the term #hydrogeology and the important role that hydrogeologists play in preserving and managing what is undoubtedly our most precious resource ????. Even I, until a few years ago, had an image of groundwater as water in subsurface lakes or rivers flowing underground... and that's for someone with a scientific background (in biology) ??. Groundwater is barely touched upon in courses. For children, groundwater is represented as an arrow pointing to the ground in the water cycle. Mysterious and elusive. ???? ?? ????????????????????????????, ???????? ???? ?? ???????????? ?????????????????????????? ???? ???????? ??????????? ???????? ?????? ???? ???? ???? ?????????????????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????? ?????????? ???????????? ???? ?? ???????????? ???? ????????????????????????? The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) did a wonderful job in providing an interactive water cycle diagram for children, from beginner to advances, and all including groundwater! ?? https://lnkd.in/eZVFsQ-G Much better than the cycle I drew in primary school...

?? Ever wondered what a ??????????????????????????? does ??????♀?????? A ???????????????????????????? is a scientist who specializes in studying the distribution, movement, and physical properties of #groundwater in the Earth's subsurface. They play a crucial role in understanding the interaction between #water and geological formations. ?? Why is #hydrogeology important? As populations grew and industrialization surged, the demand for water increased significantly. This led to a realization that groundwater reserves could be used to meet these growing needs. And so, the discipline of hydrogeology was born. With population growth and climate change, the need for reliable water sources becomes increasingly urgent. A hydrogeologist helps to develop sustainable water supply solutions. By understanding how pollutants move through the subsurface, they also help prevent groundwater #contamination. ?? How do you become a hydrogeologist? Although Darcy's law, the law that describes groundwater #flow was formulated in 1856, hydrogeology did not become an official scientific discipline until the 1960's, when it started to be taught in higher education. Hydrogeologists usually follow an academic training in #geology, #hydrology, and #chemistry. They learn how water infiltrates the ground, how it travels through porous rocks, and how it can remain stored in aquifers for centuries. Still curious? ?? IAH - International Association of Hydrogeologists : https://lnkd.in/dt6CqEau ?? StudentScholarships.org : https://lnkd.in/dSu2ifnK ?? ECO Canada : https://lnkd.in/diRbRXZe ?? Association des Hydrogéologues des services publics : https://lnkd.in/dwt567H9 (in French) Photo credit: Gaetan Rochez, Université de Namur Domaine des Grottes de Han (https://lnkd.in/dJJGgEtw)

Geosciences are fundamental to so many things, and now is a time for investment and growth in the sector so that we can educate a new generation to answer the hard questions to the problems they will inherit. Bring back Applied Environmental Geology to Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd !

We have a looming problem with the future lack of science skills for society. There seems to be a wave of apathy for geoscience. What happened to all the volcano chasers and dinosaur hunters? We need to circle the wagons and educate the young that this can be the coolest gig in the world, and to do it you need a geoscience degree. If it's all oil spills and mining pollution and ruining the planet then no wonder we are struggling for the next wave of scientists. You want to change the world? Go be a geoscientist.

A few weeks ago, Stuart Archer, Jim Griffiths, Paul Maliphant CGeol FGS, Ryan William Barrett, Dan Raynor, Dave Giles and I published an #openletter to Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd to show our support for the future continuation of the #Applied #Environmental #Geology MSc programme. The letter can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eqa76FAQ Since the publication of the letter, it has received a huge amount of support from people at all levels across a wide range of #geoscience sectors. We will soon present the letter to the university, with the hope that it will inform future decision making about re-opening the course. My own opinion on why this course is important were covered in a recent article published by Ground Engineering Magazine (you can read it here: https://lnkd.in/enrEzFAQ). If you also feel that provision of skills-based #postgraduate #education in the #geosciences is vital for underpinning the success of our #geotechnical, #environmental, natural #resource management, industry #regulatory and #business development sectors, I strongly encourage you to sign and share the letter. Please note that the Open Letter platform does not gather your details for any marketing or tracking purposes, but you will need to provide an email address for verification if you would like your name to appear on the letter.

Great opportunity to learn more about this vocational MSc in Applied Environmental Geoscience which continues to go from strength to strength.

It's official! Our new undergraduate major in ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCE has been approved by NYS Ed. This new major is more interdisciplinary and environmentally focused than our previous major in geoscience. It consists of a shared component of foundational coursework such as environmental issues, weather & climate, oceanography, earth system science, earth resources, chemistry, geology, statistics, and geographic information systems following which students will then elect to pursue one of three tracks. The Environmental Science track is extremely interdisciplinary, enabling students to choose environmentally-focused courses such as ecology, environmental chemistry, hydrology, geohealth, environmental law, environmental ethics, environmental justice, and more to prepare them for work or graduate studies in environmental science or policy. The Geology track is designed to provide the advanced geology coursework for students to work or pursue graduate studies in geology or to seek, following appropriate work experience and exams, Professional Geology (P.G.) licensure. The Quantitative Environmental Science track is designed as a pre-environmental engineering by requiring extensive coursework in mathematics and physics to prepare students to pursue advanced study and potential licensure in environmental engineering. We are currently working on an articulation agreement with an institution with accredited engineering programs to enable our students to complete both their bachelors at Utica and masters in environmental engineering there at an accelerated pace. Such wonderful news, and I can't wait to welcome our first students into the new program! #uticauniversity #uticaEES #uticaenvironmentalearthscience #uticaenvironmental #uticageology #environmentalearthscience #environmentalscience #environmentalissues #environmentalpolicy #environmentaljustice #environmentalgeology #geology #professionalgeology #environmentalengineering

I passed my thesis proposal defense! This marks a huge milestone in finishing my degree, slated for August 2026. The title of my dissertation being, “Impacts of Agricultural Nitrate Sourced from Groundwater on Surface Water Quality and the Role of Seasonality within the Alder Creek Watershed in Southern Ontario, Canada.”? Quite the journey so far! Coursework has been extensively hydrogeology focused — porous media flow, groundwater numerical modeling, groundwater resources management, chemical and physical hydrogeology, advanced hydrogeology field school. For my research, looking forward to applying my developing expertise in geochemistry, stable water and radioactive isotopic analyses, streamflow gauging, hydrometric measurements (such as water flux and water levels), and capture zone modeling to develop a comprehensive framework for assessing nitrate contributions to streams from subsurface transport pathways within watersheds worldwide and for planning of best management practices in agricultural regions where nitrate is pervasive!

Hello Fellow LinkedIners! ? 2024 taught me that bridging theory and practice in geoscience isn't just about research - it's about creating lasting environmental impact. The transition from student to Research & Teaching Assistant has shown me how theoretical knowledge can transform into real environmental solutions. Key milestones that shaped our impact: ? Completed Bachelor's degree in Geology at University of Ghana ? Appointed as Research & Teaching Assistant, Department of Earth Science ? Led UGESSA through successful community initiatives ? Participated in groundbreaking coastal subsidence research ? Built a professional network of 17,000+ connections ? Organized planetary observation sessions introducing students to astronomy Three posts that resonated most with our community: "A New Chapter Unfolds" On transitioning from theoretical foundations to practical applications in geoscience "From theoretical foundations in the classroom to practical applications in the field, I've gained invaluable skills that have prepared me to tackle real-world challenges" "Mercury Drink Up - Environmental Impact" Leading crucial conversations about illegal mining's environmental impact "Join us for a crucial conversation on the devastating impact of illegal mining on our environment and communities" "West African International Workshop on Coastal Land Subsidence" Contributing to critical research on coastal environmental challenges "As an emerging researcher in coastal sciences, this workshop was nothing short of transformative" Looking ahead to 2025: My focus is on deepening research impact in coastal geoscience while building bridges between academic theory and environmental solutions. The environmental challenges we face require both rigorous research and practical application - and I'm committed to delivering both. To every emerging scientist working to make environmental impact: Keep building those foundations. The world needs both your knowledge and your action. #Geoscience #EnvironmentalImpact #CoastalScience #2024Rewind

From Earth Sciences program to Bachelor of Science! Students graduating with a diploma from Yukon University's Earth Sciences program can now easily complete their Bachelor of Science at Acadia University in Nova Scotia. This is thanks to a new articulation agreement between the two universities. Now, #YukonU Earth Sciences students can transfer all credits in a standard course progression to Acadia and apply to enter directly into third year of either Geology or Environmental Geoscience. Read more about this partnership here: https://ow.ly/qOeC50UOSvE #EarthScience #PostSecondary #Education #Geoscience #Environment #YukonTerritory #NovaScotia