Springing Forward: Back (Yet Forward) to Day 1 of 100 Days of Coding in Geoscience

As we welcome the first day of spring here in the Southern Hemisphere, I am excited to reset my 100 days of coding journey. I left off on day 18, nine months ago. At that time, I mentioned a coding unconformity, but in truth, that didn’t happen—once you start coding, you never really look back. I enrolled in a Data Analytics bootcamp through the University of Western Australia and EdX, and under the expert guidance of Camilo Vargas and Jeffery Chieh L. , along with the support of my incredible peers, my learning curve steepened exponentially. I have coded every day since March (well in excess of 100 days of coding), and I still—and probably always will—consider myself a learner. One of my greatest takeaways from the course was the power of collaboration and how fortunate we are to live in the AI age, with tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Tabnine as co-pilots at our fingertips. With this in mind, I am back with new skills, perspectives, and a renewed passion for coding, data science, and the power of collective intelligence, all within the fascinating field of geoscience.

Why Reset? This is not just about completing a challenge—it is about growth, collaboration, and creativity. My goal is not only to document my learning journey but also to invite you to join me. Whether you are a seasoned coder, a data enthusiast, or someone curious about where geoscience meets technology, there is a place for you in this journey.

What is Different This Time? I have always valued collaboration, critical thought, systems thinking, and now, more than ever, reflection and growth. These principles guide my journey, allowing me to pause, reflect, and grow as I progress. I believe that by leveraging community insights and AI, we can achieve remarkable things together. This journey is about more than individual progress—it is about harnessing the collective intelligence of our communities to solve problems, innovate, and push boundaries in geoscience.

My Objectives

1. For Myself: I am committed to advancing my expertise in integrating people, process, technology, and systems to drive impactful change within the geoscience field. This project will allow me to refine the skills necessary to coordinate and develop innovative solutions, with the ultimate goal of deploying practical, future-ready tools. Through this, I aim to build a foundation for leading and growing collaborative, technical initiatives in our industry.
2. For the Geoscience Community: My goal is to inject critical skills into geoscience, demonstrating that coding is not only accessible but also a powerful tool for enhancing our work. By focusing on the intersection of technology and geoscience, I want to empower others to embrace coding as a way to expand their capabilities, enabling more time for critical and creative thought, and fostering higher cognitive processing. I also seek to emphasize the importance of collaboration, making the journey both engaging and impactful.

Open Source, Open Access To ensure this journey is accessible to everyone, I will be using open-source information and tools throughout. This approach allows anyone, regardless of their resources, to join in, contribute, and benefit from what we create together. I’m excited to see how this openness will foster even greater collaboration, innovation, and growth, particularly in geoscience applications.

What to Expect?

• Daily Updates: I will share what I am working on, the challenges I am facing, and the breakthroughs that I am experiencing, all with a focus on geoscience.
• Community Collaboration: I will be opening up my projects for collaboration once I have clearly defined the objectives and gathered initial data. Whether it is a line of code, a concept, or a new idea, I encourage everyone to contribute, critique, and share. In future projects, I am excited to explore early-stage collaboration right from the ideation phase.
• Geoscience Projects: As a geoscientist, I will be starting with a geological image analysis project that blends my passion for Earth sciences with my love for coding. I will be sharing every step of the way, and I am excited to see where creativity and collaboration can take us in this field.

Join Me! Let us make this journey a collaborative one. I am eager to learn from all of you, share insights, reflect on our progress, and grow together—just like the sapling that represents the fresh growth of this journey. If you’re interested in joining or just curious to follow along, feel free to connect, comment, and contribute.

Here’s to the next 100 days—filled with learning, innovation, and collective growth in the world of geoscience!

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