Geology News
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Geology majors gain skills, confidence by working on a remote mountain range above the Arctic Circle
Blugolds Bryanna Rayhorn and Lindsey Henricks spent their summer living and working on a mountain range above the Arctic Circle, an area so remote that they had to take a helicopter to work each day.
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UW-Eau Claire receives $133,000 from Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin to train next generation of water scientists
Freshwater Collaborative Wisconsin has issued the first round of state funding to all 13 schools in the UW System, funds that give UWEC $133,000 to enhance water-related academic programs.
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Six Blugolds recognized with alumni awards
The outstanding alumni will receive awards from the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association on Dec. 17 as part of the university’s fall commencement celebration.
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2021-2022 ORSP Scholarship Winners Press Release
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has announced the 2021-2022 student research award recipients three different research scholarships.
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New program educates high schoolers about Wisconsin waterways, inspires interest in freshwater science careers
High school students studied freshwater science this summer, learning from faculty at UW-Eau Claire and other UW System campuses. The "Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin" class teaches young people about the state's waterways and potential careers.
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Dig It 2021 - Geology Newsletter
This edition of Dig It has the scoop on everything UWEC 2021 Geology.
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Geology major embraces variety of opportunities after transferring to UW-Eau Claire
Tara Lemke knew she wanted to study geology, but the college she chose eliminated its program shortly after she arrived. So, she transferred to UW-Eau Claire and has not looked back. Research, field camps and internships have all been part of her journey.
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Blugold math phenom Tyler Gonzales is off to Yale
Mathematics standout Tyler Gonzales had his pick of graduate programs. He is headed to New Haven to begin his Ph.D. pursuits in applied mathematics at storied Yale University, and his unprecedented Blugold research career helped him get there.
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Research shapes geology major's UW-Eau Claire experience
Katherine Langfield's research presentation took top honors even though other presenters included graduate students. Langfield, who will graduate in May, was one of just five student award winners at the conference.
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Dig It 2020 - Geology Newsletter
This edition of Dig It has the scoop on everything UWEC 2020 Geology.
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Research in Yellowstone brings Blugold national attention
Mara Reed remembers being awed by the geysers in Yellowstone National Park when she visited the park for the first time as a girl. The UW-Eau Claire graduate never guessed that nearly 20 years later her research there would bring her national attention.
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Research, internships and faculty mentors prepare new grad for future success
Jacob Erickson has known since elementary school that he wanted to study geology in college. Thanks to UW-Eau Claire's talented geology faculty, following his academic dreams was an even better experience than he could have imagined.
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Geology major Trevor Nelson named UW-Eau Claire’s newest Goldwater Scholar
UW-Eau Claire geology major Trevor Nelson recently was named a recipient of a 2020 Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious U.S. national scholarships for future natural sciences, mathematics and engineering research leaders.
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'Blugold Spotlight' features Dr. Karen Havholm
A mentor, educator, researcher and geologist, she's fostering scholarship one research project at a time.
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The latest geology newsletter has landed: Dig It 2019
There are many important changes and updates to follow in the latest issue of the Dept of Geology Alumni & Friends Newsletter: Dig It 2019. Be sure to hear all about it from the new department chair, Dr. Phil Ihinger.
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Welcome week challenge encourages new students to think about sustainability
Senior Lily Strehlow will lead UW-Eau Claire’s first "Waste and Sustainability Challenge," a weeklong competition for new Blugolds that aims to help them think seriously about sustainability and to embrace a zero-waste philosophy.
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Geology "Dig It" 2018 Newsletter is Here
The full-color version of the Geology Newsletter: Dig It 2018 is now available on the Geology website. Scan it for the latest news about current research projects, Responsible Mining Initiative internship recipients and scholarship winners, and more.
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Blugold sends school supplies to impoverished South African town
As the the end of summer quickly approaches, you will find most students pulling themselves from their sunny spot at the beach and rushing to department stores for back-to-school clothes and supplies. Most students in America, that is.
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2017 Geology Newsletter: "Dig It" is here!
Take a look back at all the happenings in geology for 2017. Hear from students, alumni, faculty and friends of geology about field experiences, internships and ongoing partnerships.
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Blugolds to present water research at Washington, D.C., event
A team of faculty and student researchers from UW-Eau Claire will present their research at the Posters on the Hill event in Washington, D.C. When they do, they will be highlighting the critical role a public regional university can play in Wisconsin’s economic development and resource management.
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Blugold alumna engineers success in STEM
Blugold alumna Bridget Osborn has worked for engineering consulting firm HR Green for six years. Her innovative work and commitment to community helped her win the prestigious American Council of Engineering Companies' national Young Professional of the Year award this year.
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UW-Eau Claire faculty, students, alumni present at 2016 Geological Society of America annual meeting
Several UW-Eau Claire faculty, students and alumni presented or were collaborators on research projects presented at the 2016 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting Sept. 25-26 in Denver, Colorado.
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Geology - Dig It!
The full-color version of the 2016 UWEC Geology alumni newsletter "Dig It" is now available on the Geology website. Scan it for the latest news about current research projects, Responsible Mining Initiative internship recipients and scholarship winners, faculty activities, alumni, etc.
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Geology students gain firsthand experience in summer internships
Seventeen geology students at UW-Eau Claire are gaining relevant work experience — and being paid for it — through sponsored internships this summer.