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Farming on permafrost

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Pathway from school to northern high latitude research • Permafrost science is a branch of Earth science that requires knowledge of geology, glaciology, geomorphology and climatology. • If you are interested in geomorphology , consider studying physical geography, geology or Earth science at university.

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Modelling mines: how can a new 3D modelling platform make mining more sustainable and be part of the solution to climate change?

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Geology, maths, physics, chemistry and biology are all sciences that will be leading this research. There is also a lot happening in the realm of data science, however, basic geology research is still required and is essential for making use of the outcomes of data analytics. Who or what inspired you to become a scientist?

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What did human communities look like 20,000 years ago?

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Geography allows you to connect geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing with archaeology, and biology is good if you want to go into biological anthropology,” she adds. Other useful subjects include sciences, maths and English. • Lisa highlights geology as a good foundation.

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What is the fate of dissolved oxygen in our oceans?

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Babette says that subjects like Earth sciences, maths, computing, physics, chemistry and biology are all useful for various subjects in palaeoceanography. Your pathway will depend on the particular direction you wish to head in, but a solid background in the sciences is important. I loved going to university.

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Ways of knowing: how can traditional knowledge enrich geoscience education?

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Pathway from school to geoscience • Studying geography, chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics at school, followed by geology, Earth science, geography or environmental science at university, will set you on a path to become a geoscientist.