Dr. Rex Hanger and 5 Geology Students Attend the North Central GSA Conference
May 2013
Geology studentes Caitlin Blahnik, Ellen Jilek, Daryl Johnson, Matt Schmus, and Shane Wulf attended and presented research projects at the 2013 North Central Geological Society of America (GSA) Conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan May 1-3.
Three Geography and Geology Students Awarded SURF
April 2013
Ron Chester, Zach Olson, and Ashley Vedvig have been awarded the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) for 2013. Ron Chester will be working with Dr. Dale Splinter on his project entitled "Streamflow Response to Precipitation Variability in Wisconsin." Zach Olson's project is entitled "Developing Predictive Equations for SOC Content in Subsoil Horizons" and will be working with Dr. Peter Jacobs. Ashley Vedvig will be working with Dr. John Frye on a project titled "Climate Change across North America According to the Koppen and Thorthwaite Classification Schemes."
Department Students Present Research at 2013 NCUR Meeting
April 2013
Seven students from the Department of Geography and Geology attended and presented research at the 2013 National Conference on Undergraduate Research in La Crosse, Wisconsin April 11-13. Read More.
Department Faculty Attend 2013 AAG Annual Meeting
April 2013
Four faculty member from the Department of Geogrphy and Geology attended the 2013 Association of American Geographer's Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, California April 9-13. Read More.
Students and Faculty attend Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference
April 2013
Dr. John Frye and six students attended the 17th Annual Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference in Des Moines, Iowa April 4-6. Read More.
Geography and Geology Students Present Research Projects at 2013 Spring Undergraduate Research Day
March 2013
13 Geography and Geology students presented research from the past year at the Spring Undergraduate Research Day on March 13, 2013 held in the University Center. Read More.
Undergraduate Research
An experience in undergraduate research is strongly advised for all Geology Emphasis students, especially for those intending to go to graduate school. There are numerous field and laboratory opportunities for the eager student to assist Department faculty members within established research programs.