LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Greetings Rasoul,
I just read your article in The Professional Geologist and am compelled to thank you. This has been a subject on my mind since the early days of the pandemic, and has led me to attend international symposia on the subject of the future of the geosciences. In fact, last year I helped develop an AGI survey that was distributed to member societies leaders. I understand the survey results are presently being analyzed. The scope and content of your article was spot on and should be paramount on the minds of geoscientists. I sincerely appreci- ate the thought/energy you invested in this important article.
Best regards,
Jonathan Arthur, Florida State Geologist Greetings Jon,
This is indeed very nice of you to comment on my recent article.
It took some time to conduct the survey and synthesize the results in that article, but as you kindly note, it summarizes the major trends and needs in geoscience research. (The pre- vious and current editors of The Professional Geologist were both supportive of the article and its timeliness, for which I am indeed thankful).
Thanks for drawing my attention to the AGI survey; I have not seen it, but I did read the 2020 AGI report (which I also referenced in my article).
Many thanks again for your note and email; your comment is much appreciated.
Best regards, Rasoul
Hi Adam,
I enjoyed your intro article in the latest TPG. Regarding Whitefish – I used to be the “belligerent one”… to an extent. I always wanted to go above-and beyond. To this day, I find our country’s tort-based risk management system prevents folks from taking risks at any level and reaping the consequences. It seems to have gone way too far. Today’s restrictions too often limit where we can go and what we can do – in a certain way it limits OUR EXPLORATION. I believe the safety pendulum has swung too far.
At Whitefish – if I was by myself – I would’ve gone over the fence to remove the cairns. And I’d been the one to tell the folks (politely as possible) to get out of my photo. But I might also be the one – if no others were there - to dip under the falls. But I’m also the one that almost always has a plastic bag to pick up others left-behind trash – “leave it better than you found it”!
As I said – if I were alone - my wife often keeps me in check. But I get loose once in a while and love to EXPLORE!!!
Mark Schaaf, CPG 10723 Dear Editor,
I found the student essays outstanding. I’m so glad that these students have found the passion that brought so many of us “Old timers” into geology careers that we would not change if given the chance to do it all over again. I am also gratified at the number of young women entering our field-I could never understand why you would not encourage more than half the population to pursue the same career you love.
Terry Stransky, non-member
Start making your travel plans for the 59th National Conference to join us in August 2022 in Marquette, Michigan on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. Michigan’s upper peninsula features rare geologic formations, copper country, a rich mining history that continues today using state-of-the-art methods, and summertime family friendly activities. We invite you and your family to spend a week or more of your summer in northern Michigan reconnecting with fellow geologists, learning from local experts, and sharing in the fun of the annual meeting!
www.aipg.org Oct.Nov.Dec 2021 • TPG 5
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