Geology News
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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, faculty activi
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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.
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Prepared to launch: geology major looks back as he prepares to graduate
Senior geology major Alex Hutter had an incredible experience through a geology internship at Teck Resources, Canada's largest recourse management company. The experience helped Hutter receive a fellowship to pursue his master's degree.
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Geology student researchers present in big numbers
Geology made a big impact at CERCA this year, with 30 students presenting 15 posters to showcase collaborative research with ten different faculty mentors.
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Water talk with hydrogeology alumna Tina Pint
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.
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Pros agree, Blugold geologists are top of the field
On May 3, industry professionals from the mining, environmental and regulatory industries visited campus and were highly impressed with the geology department, Blugold student researchers and The Responsible Mining Initiative.
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An international undergrad
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.
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Geology alum looks back
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.
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Mara Reed reflects on NSE experience.
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!
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Internships help shape geology students’ future career plans
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.
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exploring science AND embracing diversity
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.
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Research, internship and football help shape senior’s future
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.