Welcome Students and Educators

The US Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates more than 16,000 jobs will be available in geoscience careers by 2029. Get prepared!
BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook - Geoscientists 

Professional Geoscientist Quick Facts from US Bureau of Labor and Statistics

Many states require Professional Licensure to maintain standards in competency and ethics for each professional project performed for the benefit of the public.  Being licensed maintains personal employment stability and leads to advancement in responsibility and pay increases.  

What do geologists really do? 
Environmental Geology
Engineering Geology
Hydrogeology

AEG offers an extensive array of opportunities for students and educators with online resources, publications, meetings, and seminars. AEG's Professional Chapter meetings enable students and educators to interact with practicing professionals and learn more about applied geology. AEG encourages student participation at geoscience events including our Annual Meeting to learn more about this exciting profession.
AEG also supports student chapters across the country.

Student Resources:

AEG provides information and resources to students regarding geology academic programs, scholarships, field camps and other resources to 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:

• Student & Career Resources - Information to assist students at all levels 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.
• Student Chapter information - Links to AEG Student Chapters at colleges and universities.
• Why Student Membership? 

Educator Resources:

AEG provides access to valuable resources for educators in the geosciences and information on available AEG scholarships and grants. Teachers can join AEG at a reduced fee! 

• Scholarships & Grants - This page provides details of available scholarships awarded by the AEG Foundation and other geoscience organizations. Please share this information with your students and financial aid offices.
• Visiting Professionals Program - Numerous AEG members have volunteered to visit classes around the country to present case histories, discuss career paths and/or just answer questions on this great profession of environmental and engineering geology. 
• K-12 Resources - AEG along with the American Geological Institute (which AEG is a member society) offers resources specific to K-12 needs. AGI also offers resources specific to K-5 earth science teachers. Get your Earth Science Week toolkit - packed with resources and information about geoscience topics. Virtual Field Trips to National Parks courtesy of the United States Geological Survey. 
• Additional resources for teachers provided by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers.
• Get to know the Next Generation Science Standards and how to implement them at your school district.
• See our amazing earth in action! Doug's Geology Journal is a travel program hosted by a geologist who travels the world.  Videos are suitable for K-12 classroom use. 

Resources from the American Geoscientists Institute

YouTube channel with recordings of webinars featuring early career professionals to seasoned experts sharing what it's really like to be a geoscientist and how geology shapes our world!

How do Geologists contribute to our daily lives?