Starfleet Records. Fleet's personnel. Jean-Luc Picard. Starfleet career. Academy years: At the Academy, Picard developed an interest in archaeology. His professor, Galen, encouraged him to continue in this field, but Picard ultimately refused his offer of becoming an archaeologist. He would nevertheless keep his interest in the subject, and became to be considered quite knowledgeable in the field. Sources: TNG: "The Chase", "Qpid". Star Trek Star Trek. Live the experience. Star Trek Online | Sta