Earth Science Research - Geology
General
- Undergraduate; 1st year
- 15 learners; teams of 3
- 30 hours per learner
- Dates set by experience
- Educators assign learners to projects
Preferred companies
- 4/4 project matches
- Anywhere
- Academic experience
- Any company type
- Any industries
Categories
Skills
Project timeline
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October 7, 2023Experience start
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October 7, 2023Milestone #1
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November 10, 2023Milestone #2
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December 8, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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October 7, 2023Experience start
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October 7, 2023Milestone #1
Approximately one page text document with the following headings: (1) Project Overview, (2) Project Timeline, and (3) Team Responsibilities. In the Project Overview section, describe the project and indicate how your team can contribute. For the Project Timeline section, describe how long it will take to complete your project. Charts and tables can be utilized as required. For the Team Responsibilities section, indicate who will be responsible for each section of the project and how work will be allocated. How often will you meet to work on the project and how will you keep the employer updated?
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November 10, 2023Milestone #2
Approximately one page text document with the following headings: (1) Project Progress, (2) Project Timeline, and (3) Team Responsibilities for Completion. In the Project Progress section, indicate what has been completed in the context of the project up to this date. For the For the Project Timeline section, describe what needs to be done to complete your project. In the Team Responsibilities for Completion section, indicate what needs to be done and who is going to work on the project.
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December 8, 2023Experience end
Overview
- Details
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Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from College of the Rockies to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Learners in this program/experience will investigate Earth history, planetary materials, and examine how the Earth changes during extreme events. Using this information, learners can integrate elements of geography, geology, climate change awareness and environmental science into business websites, handbooks, product information and marketing materials.
Geology is an integral part of food chains, since the parent material of a soil is rock, and this provides the basis for biogeochemical cycles and soil fertility. Environmental Geologists study the resilience of food chains and the processes that affect drought, hydrology and water resources.
Gemstones are mined in various regions. Gemstone locations are related to geology. For example, most diamonds were brought to the surface of the Earth by ancient volcanoes, and this is the reason why diamonds are often found near areas of former igneous activity.
Metals, minerals and commercially-viable ores are mined at a given location, and understanding the principles of exploration geology allows for efficient extraction of materials such as oil and gas. Without geological extraction of materials, products such as your smartphone or most electronic circuits would not be possible.
Planetary history influences the lives of all humans, plants and animals on or near the surface of the Earth. An understanding of geology and geological processes is therefore important for all interactions, from tourism to commercial business enterprises.
- Learner skills
- Scientific reasoning, Scientific method
- Deliverables
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Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization.
Some final project deliverables might include:
- A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
- A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
There will be a final presentation and/or poster session in December at the College of the Rockies.
Project Examples
Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.
Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to:
- Understanding the general geology of a region and identifying hazards, risks and relationships.
- Identifying or visualizing the geology of a place for documentation or civil engineering purposes.
- Creating opportunities to communicate geoghraphical features or geoheritage of a community or region.
Past projects have included artistic representations of geology and geoheritage; reports of the geology of a region; literature reviews to identify hazards and risks; and original research related to photographing, mapping and illustrating geological formations and areas.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.
Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.
Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.
Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.
How is your project relevant to the experience?