Why pursue a career in geophysics? According to aspiring geophysics students: because it's fascinating. It's a career that can take you around the world on an adventure with countless opportunities and life-changing impact. Students studying geophysics dream big — whether it's in pursuit of oil and gas, seismic interpretation, environmental hazards, groundwater assessment, infrastructure revitalization, or even space exploration. With recent advances in technology, geophysicists literally have the world at their fingertips, and the ride only gets more exciting.