Welcome to Mums in Geosciences

This Project Is For

Geoscientists planning to become parents and seeking honest perspectives on what to expect.
Geoscientists with young children who are balancing career aspirations with family life.
Experienced professionals whose children are older and who wish to reflect on and share their journey.
Mums who left the profession, to share the reasons they left and what paths they pursued next.
Dads in geosciences who feel that parenting has significantly impacted their career and want to share their experiences.

Why this Project ?

Being a mum, or planning to become one, while working in a field-intensive profession like geoscience can feel daunting. Many of us face these challenges in isolation, with little visibility or open discussion about the impact on our careers and lives.

At Mums in Geosciences, we believe that we can find comfort and strength in each other’s stories.

This project aims to create a supportive, visible, and empowering platform that highlights the voices and experiences of mothers in geoscience—so we can feel seen, heard, and connected.

You’re not alone—we’re stronger when we share!

Our Aims

💬 Share testimonies from mothers working, or who have worked, in geoscience.
💬 Celebrate the contributions of mothers in geoscience.
💬 Encourage connection and solidarity through storytelling.
💬 Provide insights to others who are planning for, or navigating, parenthood.

Share Your Story

Click here to share your story

*This questionnaire works with a Google account. If you do not have one, email us here to receive a PDF version: mumsingeosciences@gmail.com.

Testimonies

Advice from Mums

"" Get an office based job before it happens and never trust mining companies when you tell them you are pregnant (save everv emalls, communications and know your rights), some could stll try to make you redundant instead of trying to accomodate if they can justify. -Emilie
"Anticipate by getting a job that is flexible" – Laura
“Believe in yourselves, you CAN be a field geologist and a mother if you want to. Talk about it with your partner, if you have, or with your support circle, so you’re all in the same page and work together. There’s no shame on asking for help on anything. If you’re confident, plan together with the company too, there’s no bad in discussing this at work so you can all plan for your time off and when you return. Try to learn the skills on the way that will help you to find a balance, such as time-management. As a working mother anyway you’ll have to prioritize. And if you don’t want to do any of this and change your mind and be full time with your family, that’s OK too! In the end, just be honest with yourself and with the people you care around you.” - Constanza