My own group is made up of a hodge podge of environmentalists, so we get some engineers and architects, computer scientists, biologists, geologists, policy makers and planners. The big clue? Sometimes its the lack of make up, at others its the accessories that mark who they are. The engineers, planners and architects always have a pen with a rather fine tip, the computer scientists have a laptop, the biologists and geologists have water bottles, backpacks and or boots and the policy makers stick out by looking a little too polished for the room.

Is it just me, or do geologists like a lot of orange? I’m assuming that it shows up well for those who study glaciers or go hiking a lot and that those who study volcanoes are naturally drawn to it.

Us engineers are the nerdy conservative ones, with our tucked in shirts, running shoes, jeans and way too many pens. I know that I feel naked if I don’t have a pen in my pocket.

Good luck with the poster, you’ll rock the house! (And be the only one who matches their poster I’m sure…)

If there’s one thing I learned from Legally Blonde it’s that your outfit should match your presentation.

Have fun!