Scott Wipperfurth earned his PhD in Geophysics and currently uses his skills and training in data science and computer coding as a Healthcare Informatics Analyst at WPS Health Solutions in Madison, Wisconsin. Scott was a first generation college student and during this interview he discusses the financial costs and opportunities he encountered with his geoscience degrees.
Timestamps:
0:00 Tell Us About Yourself
1:06 What does your work day look like?
2:26 What topics related to geophysics interest you most?
2:53 What were the steps you took in your academic career that led you to your current position?
4:00 What barriers did you encounter in this aspect of your life?
4:44 How financially obtainable do you think a degree in geoscience is?
5:58 What skills were applicable in your career?
6:52 What is your workplace atmosphere like?
7:34 What advice would you give to students pursuing a career in geoscience?