Chris Hair
Instructor of Geosciences
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY USA
“There is no better classroom than world itself.”
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY USA
“There is no better classroom than world itself.”
Instructor of Geosciences
I share my passion and excitement for Geoscience everyday!!
The very best part of my day is in the classroom, when I get to explore the Earth with my students. I spend a lot of time preparing lessons and hands-on activities, that will help my students get excited about Geosciences. These prep times become my lab experiments, where I test ideas, and figure out creative ways to help my students understand the Earth and the people that live on it. I also spend time grading assignments, and working one-on-one with students.
Here's the first step for high school students
Talk to a geographer or geoscientist!! Individuals working in the field have their fingers on the pulse of the industry. They have likely made mistakes on their path like I did, and can give you advice on the skills and qualities that are in demand right now. You will still need to follow your own path, but conversations like these can help get your foot in the door, and also be a great motivator to help you hit the ground running.
"I often got the question, "What can you possibly do with a Geography degree?" There were many times when this question made me doubt my chosen field and wonder if I could be successful."