EPS offers a variety of fieldwork opportunities that range from more local, urban daytrips to longer excursions into the remote wilderness. These activities are critical for both educational and research purposes and provide the opportunity to collect critical data points (observation at a larger scale, physical samples, etc.) for understanding Earth systems.
Safety Planning
Fieldwork requires a lot of preparation (logistical, equipment, training, etc.) that is unique to each field location and project goals. However, preparing for safety is universal.听Safety planning is a great tool to understand and prepare for hazards that are inherent to your fieldwork.听
Below are some resources that are available to assist you in safety planning, as well as informing you of your responsibilities when travelling for University-related purposes:
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Field Safety in Literature
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About Mental Health in the Field:
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