GEO GIRL Courses

Environmental Consulting Career Guide with Krystal Chin

Explore environmental consulting careers with Krystal Chin, covering daily tasks, education requirements, certifications, salary expectations, and real-world experiences in the field.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Are Yellowstone's Geysers a Warning of an Impending Volcanic Eruption?

Discover the truth about Yellowstone's geysers and volcanic activity with expert insights from a park ranger, debunking common myths about eruption warnings.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Studying Ancient Climate Through Stalagmites, Stalactites, and Other Cave Formations

Discover how cave formations like stalagmites reveal ancient climate secrets through expert interviews on paleoclimate research methods and Texas cave discoveries.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How We Study Earth's Ancient Temperature and Why It's Changed So Much

Discover how scientists use isotopes and multi-proxy methods to reconstruct Earth's 485-million-year temperature history and understand dramatic climate changes over geological time.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Addressing the Gray Areas of Geology and the Importance of Mining for Our Future

Explore geology's complex role in mining, energy transition, and environmental balance while understanding critical minerals and sustainable practices for our future.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Working in the Field as an Environmental Consultant

Explore environmental consulting careers through field experiences, daily responsibilities, required training, and real-world impact on communities and global challenges.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Life as a Mining Geologist - Career Insights and Industry Overview

Discover the real-world experience of mining geology through an in-depth interview covering daily work, underground adventures, environmental considerations, career paths, and education requirements.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Geology of Waterfalls - How They Form, How Long They Last, and Different Types

Explore waterfall geology: formation processes, types, age dating, energy potential, and what these natural features reveal about Earth's geological history.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modern Agriculture Erodes More Than Glaciers - New Research Findings

Discover how modern agricultural practices cause more erosion than glaciers in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, exploring dating techniques, sample collection methods, and the environmental implications of this groundbreaking research.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Insight Into Breakup of Supercontinent Nuna ~1.2 Billion Years Ago

Discover groundbreaking research on supercontinent Nuna's breakup 1.2 billion years ago using paleomagnetism to reveal new insights into Earth's ancient tectonic history.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Geology of the Yellowstone Supervolcano and Hot Spot

Explore Yellowstone's supervolcano geology, mantle hot spots, explosive eruptions, and caldera formation with expert insights on volcanic activity and future eruption potential.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Is a Career as a Geospatial Scientist and GIS Specialist Right For You?

Explore career opportunities in geospatial science and GIS with expert Reyer Fenoff, covering daily tasks, required skills, education paths, and industry insights.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Do We Know When Fossils Are Full-Grown Adults vs Juveniles?

Discover how paleontologists distinguish juvenile from adult fossils using growth rings, bone fusion, proportions, and behavioral evidence from dinosaur specimens.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Life's Comeback After the First Mass Extinction - Understanding the Ordovician Recovery

Explore fascinating new research about life's recovery after Earth's first mass extinction, examining fossil evidence, biodiversification patterns, and implications for modern ecosystem resilience.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Geologic History of the Petrified Forest National Park - From Ancient Forest to Desert

Explore the fascinating transformation of Arizona's Petrified Forest from ancient woodland to desert, discovering how wood becomes stone and the geological processes that shaped this unique landscape over 225 million years.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video