Linda Murphy, Geologist
Me and My Job
Being well rounded
To be successful as a geologist I think you have to have a well rounded personality. You have to be really detail-oriented and have the patience to take things apart (a set of folds on an outcrop) to find out how the whole thing works (regional tectonics).
You have to be social, because you may have to explain yourself to any one you meet and ask questions too.
You need to have your sciences behind you and be a curious person. You have to be able to think outside the box and look at a big picture as well as figuring out the small details.