Find useful information about geothermal energy on the Department of Energy's "Geothermal" Web site, https://www.energy.gov/eere/geothermal/about. Professional associations can provide useful resources on geothermal education, careers, and industry trends. For example, the International Geothermal Association offers articles about geothermal energy at https://worldgeothermal.org. Read industry publications such as Geothermal Energy–Science, Society and Technology (https://geothermal-energy-journal.springeropen.com) to learn more about trends in the field.
Another great way to learn more about the geothermal field is by taking a tour of a geothermal power plant. Your school's career services office can help you set up a tour if there is a geothermal power plant near you. Ask for help also with securing an informational interview with a geothermal technician.
You can also learn more about geothermal energy through the Web sites of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (https://energy.gov/eere/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy) and the U.S. Department of the Interior’s U.S. Geological Survey (https://www.usgs.gov).
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