Linda Murphy, Geologist
My Day
Days go by fast
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"I may look at thin sections of rocks on the microscope for a couple of hours, or read a research journal, or edit a map on the computer or on a paper copy. People will come in and ask me to identify rocks.
"There are the logistics of my next field season to work out, so I may talk to Manitoba Hydro or other government agencies to find out what lodgings are available where my projects are.
"There is a lot of interaction with other companies, so your day just goes by so fast."