For all the courses that advanced degree students can take in the geosciences, one would have to study at Plymouth University in England to experience a class so unique it's touted as a breakout form of earth science. "Geoscience Communication" is appealing to an emerging generation of scientists who are realizing that, in many cases, the value of their technical knowledge is only as great as their ability to communicate it - whether to their peers or to the public. "This course will help you get a job more than any technical course you could take," said lain Stewart, geologist and famed BBC science television host who created the class. "An employer assumes your technical skills are there," he said, "but your ability to sell yourself and discuss technical subject matter with all types of audiences - that's what gets you the job."
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