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Geology student researchers present in big numbers

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Geology made a big impact at CERCA this year, with 30 students presenting 15 posters to showcase collaborative research with ten different faculty mentors.
Water talk with hydrogeology alumna Tina Pint

Monday, May 9, 2016

If you are wondering what exactly hydrogeology careers are all about, wonder no more. We caught up with '99 hydro grad Tina Pint, who tells us how she found the major and about her career.
Pros agree, Blugold geologists are top of the field

Thursday, May 5, 2016

On May 3, industry professionals from the mining, environmental and regulatory industries visited campus and were highly impressed with the geology departmtent, Blugold student researchers and The Responsible Mining Initiative.
An international undergrad

Monday, May 2, 2016

Chaz McCann might very well be the poster child for international research and study abroad for the geology department. Hear his thoughts about how the opportunities changed him.
Geology alum looks back

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Corrie Floyd, '11 geology alumnus, tells his success story and how the faculty and experiences in the geology program opened doors for his current role with the Minnesota DNR.
Mara Reed reflects on NSE experience.

Friday, April 22, 2016

A double major in physics and geology, Mara Reed shares her experience in National Student Exchange, and lets students in those two busy majors know that it IS possible, and awesome!

Internships help shape geology students’ future career plans

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016

Research, service and field work are among the opportunities two Honors students say enhanced their Blugold experience. But the seniors say that it was internships with industry leaders that has most influenced how they see their futures.
exploring science AND embracing diversity

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016

Sarah Kintner came to college with a passion for the environment but never saw herself in a career that aligned with her interest, mostly because she didn’t think she was good at science. She took a geology class, loved it and soon became a geology major.
Research, internship and football help shape senior’s future

Monday, Feb. 8, 2016

Dan Brennan, a senior geology major, will graduate in May, earning his degree in just four years while excelling as a student-athlete, Honors student, intern and international researcher.
conserving resources AND creating community

Friday, Jan. 22, 2016

Hydrogeology graduate Jenna Borski, '96, was recently honored by the city of Appleton for her decade of work in redeveloping a brownfield site.
Mining company commits $50k a year to UWEC

Friday, Jan. 1, 2016

A North American mining company with operations in Wisconsin is investing more than $50,000 annually in a new Responsible Mining Initiative being established at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
From student researcher to industry professional

Friday, Jan. 1, 2016

Geology at UW-Eau Claire offers a variety of research and internship opportunities that help our graduates secure jobs in the field. Hear one recent graduate's story of how she was able to succeed.
High-tech training gives geology students boost in job market

Monday, Oct. 26, 2015

Thanks to strong partnerships with the private sector, more than 30 Blugolds received specialized training this fall on state-of-the-art technology that is used extensively in the mining industry worldwide.
Interns gain hands-on experience in environmental, mining industries

Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015

Ten UW-Eau Claire geology students are getting valuable experience in the mining and environmental industries through paid internships this summer.
Fourteen seniors earn summer field study grants

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Fourteen UW-Eau Claire geology students receive grant from Unimin Corp. as part of the UW-Eau Claire Responsible Mining Initiative.
Geology Newsletter 2015

Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Geology Newsletter 2014

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Dr. J. Brian Mahoney receives NSF grant to study Andes Mountains

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013

Dr. J. Brian Mahoney, professor of geology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, recently received a grant from the National Science Foundation to continue a faculty-student collaborative research in the South Central Andes Mountains.