'Non-geologists' describe the subject as being niche, only for outdoors types, focused on describing rocks, and as being overwhelmingly boring... (amongst many other perceptions!)
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'Geologists' tend to describe an interdisciplinary subject that changes how you see and interact with the world, with a wide range of job prospects for a wide range of people - but then really struggle to clarify this when describing "what is geology"
We suggest geologists need to better align with other disciplines (including social sci and humanities), shout about the relevance of the subject in a modern and inclusive way, and push the narrative of Earth story telling (processes, history/future).
(Heh, in a first aid workshop yesterday one of our hosts said, "our tap water is potable, and it's Tuscan formation so it's DELICIOUS!" because he truly loves being a geologist)
This summary written by the paper's lead author Steve Rogers. It was a big team project - huge thanks to co-authors @gilespalaeo.bsky.social @drnatashadowey.bsky.social @rehemat24.bsky.social Katrien Van Landeghem and Chris King
Agreed! One of my most valued collaborators at the University of Kentucky was @lecagle.bsky.social from our Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies Department. We shared our work at both American Geophysical Union and Rhetoric Society of America meetings. https://rhetoricsociety.confex.com/rhetoricsociety/2022/meetingapp.cgi/Session/1519
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