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Speaker traces history of women in geosciences, offers career advice for students
Summary
Dr. Blackmer outlined historical barriers and recent gains for women in geoscience, highlighted pioneers such as Florence Bascom, and advised students on ways to get involved, including clubs and field events.
Dr. Blackmer, a Pennsylvania Geological Survey geoscientist, reviewed the history of women in geoscience and urged students interested in the field to seek clubs, field events and internships where available.
Why it matters: Workforce composition and outreach shape who studies and practices geoscience. Blackmer said more women now enter the field but gaps remain, and she highlighted historical leaders whose work helped open doors.
Historical overview: Blackmer described Florence Bascom, who earned an early Ph.D. in geology at Johns…
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