Episode 281: The Tools, People, and Moments That Built a Geophysics Career

“Models are still the bread and butter in gravity and magnetics interpretation. Interpreters still have to condition the data properly, and that's half technical, half art.”

Betty Johnson shares how her early career in gravity and magnetics grew from curiosity, hands‑on learning, and rapidly changing technology. She explains how potential field methods remain valuable for addressing energy, water, and climate challenges because they are affordable, scalable, and deeply rooted in Earth’s history. Her reflections underscore the importance of high-quality data, solid fundamentals, and ongoing learning.

This episode sponsored by STRYDE.

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