Geo Careers: Melissa Ng
One question that I often am asked is, “How did you pick mining as an industry?” That answer is simple: De Beers commissioned a raw diamond exhibit at the University…
Scientific Ocean Drilling with the JOIDES Resolution: A summary
Have you ever wondered how scientists study the rocks and sand on the bottom of the ocean? The International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) is a research program dedicated to investigating…
GeoscienceINFO Celebrates Five Years of Serving the Public
The APGO Education Foundation is thrilled to celebrate five wonderful years of sharing our favourite subject with you – geoscience — via GeoscienceINFO.com. The Foundation itself was created in October…
The Significance of Ontario’s Ring of Fire to Canada’s Climate Goals
When you hear the term "Ring of Fire," you might think of Johnny Cash's famous song by that name. Or, if you remember grade school geography, you might think of…
Contrary to popular belief, Eastern Canada is more at risk of earthquakes than perceived
Author: Alexander Lewis Peace, Assistant Professor (Structural Geology), McMaster UniversityThis article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. Most Canadians believe that the greatest national risk of a…
Geo Careers: Kristin Hanson
After 30+ years of work in the consulting industry, I look back at lessons I wish I had learned and advice that I wish I had received earlier in my…
A Celebration of Kingston Geology
We at the APGO Education Foundation are always looking for an excuse to celebrate geology. What better way to do that than to sing the geological praises of the Kingston…
Fascinating Geological Features near Peterborough, Ontario
If you’ve ever wanted to time travel, looking at rock outcrops probably wasn’t your first thought. But if you know where to look, you can see a glimpse of history written in the rock layers.
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Diamonds in the Rough: What Kimberlites Tell Us About Earth’s Interior
Everyone recognizes a diamond when they see one. Mounted on a ring or embedded in a necklace, these gemstones are prized for their use in jewelry around the world. What…
Confessions of a Geoscience Educator – How Did I Get Here?
It is common to hear stories of highly gifted individuals pursuing a career path and ultimately landing their dream job after years of climbing the ladder. Sometimes I even tell…