A field for those who love the outdoors

The term "networking" tends to be associated with strictly business fields. But it's just as important in other disciplines as well.

The College of Science and Technology hosts Career Day each spring. This year 70 science alumni came back to Bloomsburg to share their career insights.

Above, geologist Edward Banaszek '80, vice president of operations for Mogul Energy International, talks to a geology class on the Thursday before career day. Banaszek was featured in the spring 2007 issue of the Bloomsburg magazine and he's kept in touch with Bloomsburg ever since. His words of wisdom for the geoscience majors — there's jobs out there.

Field trips are a regular part of the curriculum in the Department of Environmental, Geographical and Geological Sciences. At right, are some photos taken by professors at various trips last fall.

The majors housed in the department lead to careers ranging from environmental protection, community planning, energy production and even space exploration.

Since the career often involves a lot of work in the field — it can be a fantastic career choice if you love the outdoors. If you own hiking boots, it's a definitely a major to check out. Click on any image to see them larger.

Map matters

Even in this age of pervasive computer, tablet and cell phone screens — if you put a bunch of geographers together and raise a question ... they'll still reach for a map. It's semester's end and students are about to discuss their research projects. But before the talks begin, students and faculty have a discussion, a question comes up. Technology abounds in the department. But there's something special about the traditional tools that you can hold, touch, feel. Out comes a map — a magnificent oversize document that measures in feet (yards even) rather than in inches. Here Jennifer Whisner, assistant professor of environmental, geographical and geological sciences, is flanked by students as they check the map. —EGF