AGI Hosts New IRIS Online Course on Careers in Geophysics

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to host a new free, five-hour online course, “Unearth Your Future: How You Can Shape the Geoscience Profession for the Needs of the 21st Century” developed by Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) and workforce diversity and inclusion expert Heather Houlton. This course is geared toward undergraduate students and shares new perspectives on geoscience and geophysics careers, workforce information, and key strategies for conducting a successful job search.

The course is designed for faculty who want to integrate geoscience career information into their curriculum or for students who want to learn more about geoscience careers and how to obtain a position in the geosciences. The course also introduces information on diversity, equity, and inclusion, connecting geoscience content with concepts such as mitigating microaggressions, addressing imposter syndrome, and applying active bystander intervention techniques.

To learn more and enroll, please visit “Unearth Your Future” online at AGI’s GOLI platform.