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Geologists from Planet Earth

Geologists from Planet Earth

By: Julie Hollis
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Ever wondered what kind of people dedicate their lives to rocks? ‘Geologists from Planet Earth’ might challenge your ideas. In this podcast, geologists tell their stories, a geologist who dodged lions during fieldwork, another who turned ancient rock data into music, and one who found love (and radioactive rocks) working for the Pentagon in Afghanistan. There's a geologist who found working on Greenlandic cliffs more terrifying than the north face of the Eiger and another who navigated a career through mining and motherhood, while proving her father gloriously wrong. ‘Geologists from Planet Earth’ reveals the surprising and inspiring journeys of geologists who - every one of them - are passionate about the planet that we live on.


For a teaching resource (question prompts) for 12-16 year olds, find a free download here: https://lnkd.in/e9_ChNPk

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  • We belong here too: women in field geology - Gillian Becky

    We belong here too: women in field geology - Gillian Becky
    Jun 18 2025

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    Gillian is a Nairobi-based geologist who didn't exactly stumble into the field, but rather, geology found her, from a phone call that led her on a new path to discovering her purpose. Gillian's early experiences of fieldwork in a remote Kenyan landscape include a heart-pounding encounter with wildlife. And she shares her insights on overcoming challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field. If you're a woman considering a STEM career, Gillian's honesty about carving out her space is essential listening. Gillian’s story isn't just about rocks, it's about her resilience and passion for understanding our planet.

    Teaching resources (questions prompts) for 12-16 year olds can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e9_ChNPk
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