Field camps infuse geoscience education with crucial hands-on experience

Abstract

Field camps are an integral part of the educational journey for young geophysicists. The hands-on experience gained in the field provides a critical supplement to the theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom. But rising costs, liability concerns, and the absorption of geophysics courses into broader programs like geography and environmental sciences have led to a substantial decline in the availability of field camp experiences for geoscience students. That's why we are so proud of our Field Camp Grants program made possible by the support of SEG Foundation donors.