February 8, 2010
Students

Welcome to AEG for Students

If you are a high school student interested in the earth sciences and possibly considering studying geology in college, or a college student currently enrolled in a geology program and considering graduate school and/or employment, this area of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists' (AEG's) web site is a great resource for you. AEG offers an extensive array of learning opportunities for students with online resources, publications, meetings, and seminars. AEG Section meetings enable students to interact with practicing professionals and learn more about applied geology, which can help you map out your own career path. AEG also supports student chapters at eighteen universities.

In the Student area you will find information on geology academic programs, scholarships, field camps, etc. that will help you plan your academic path. Becoming a student member of AEG will help you better prepare for a career in applied geology and can open doors for future employment. To learn more about AEG and its benefits for students, click on the appropriate link below:

  • High School Students - In addition to providing high school students access to information about academic programs and scholarships, this section is organized to provide details about the profession, introduce geologic hazards, and highlight case histories submitted by current AEG members and professionals.
  • Undergraduate Students - This section of the website is arranged to assist undergradute students currently majoring or considering majoring in an earth science field. Links provide information about the profession, summer field camps, student chapters, publications, and technical resources.
  • Graduate Students - This section of the website is organized to provide students pursuing graduate degrees with information on employment, professional sections, publications, and technical resources. Graduate students without backgrounds in earth science and geology may want to explore the links for High School and Undergraduate students.