Seismic Soundoff: How geophysics connects curiosity, science, and career opportunity

Johanna Villagomez shares how curiosity, fieldwork, student leadership, and outreach are shaping her path as a PhD student in geophysics at the University of Houston, Texas, USA. Her story shows how applied geophysics connects to urgent questions around water, energy, climate, critical minerals, and community decision-making, while highlighting the skills students need to build a future in the field.