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GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT NEWS FOR MAJORS
Volume 33, Number 5
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**IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE**
THURS., MARCH 5, 4:10PM – GEOLOGY CLUB SPEAKER, HALSEY 109, POTLUCK FOLLOWING AT JEN MCLEOD’S HOUSE, 415 AMHERST – SIGN-UP ON DOOR OF H118
THURS., MARCH 12, 4:10PM – GEOLOGY CLUB SPEAKER, HALSEY 109
SUN. – SUN., MAR., 22-29 – SPRING BREAK
SAT., APRIL 11 – GEOLOGY CLUB BANQUET – details coming soon!
THURS. APRIL 23 – CELEBRATION OF SCHOLARSHIP
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PICTURES!
Would the following students please stop in my office for a quick smiley picture for the geology majors display case outside my office?
Matthew Preuss
Anna Sweeney
Joseph Walker
Jennifer Welles
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SPRING 2015 SPEAKER SERIES!
Refreshments are served at 4:00 p.m.
All talks are Thursdays at 4:10 p.m. and are held in Harrington Hall Room 217, 845 Elmwood Avenue, Oshkosh, WI, unless noted otherwise.
The public is invited.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5– HALSEY 109
Dr. Bradley Hacker
Department of Earth Science at University of California, Santa Barbara and GeoPRISMS (Geodynamic Processes at Rifting and Subducting Margins) Distinguished Lecturer
Topic: “Differentiation of the Continental Crust by Relamination”
THURSDAY, MARCH 12– HALSEY 109
Dr. Cole Edwards
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Washington University, St Louis
Topic: “Global changes linked to extinction and biodiversification events in the Ordovician”
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
Mary McPherson
McPherson Geologic Consulting, Grand Junction, Colorado
Topic: “Petroleum Reservoir Characterization of the Lower Cretaceous Cedar Mountain and Dakota Formations, Northern Uintah Basin, Utah”
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KNOW A RECENT GEOLOGY GRAD LOOKING FOR A JOB?THREE OPPORTUNITIES
- Allied Nevada is currently recruiting for an ore control geologist to work at the Hycroft Mine. I have attached a job description for the position, which we are looking to fill immediately. Geologist should have 0-3 years of experience in a production setting. Experience with Vulcan software and ore control are a plus, along with exploration drilling knowledge.Interested geologists can post their resumes to Steve Lombardo () or Don Harris ().See attachment.
- Know anyone that’s interested in working for the Wisconsin DNR? They are looking to hire 6 LTE (limited term employee) Hydrogeologists. Application deadline is March 9th.Most folks who work for DNR started as LTEs before getting hired full time. So this is a way to "get your foot in the door".
- Another job possibility for a recent grad who has at least one year of additional experience. This one with the Nature Conservancy in Oregon. Application deadline is March 19th.
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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH GRANTS
The Department of Geology is pleased to announce its annual competition for undergraduate research grants. These funds are available thanks to the C.W. Fetter Endowed Research Fund, established through gifts from Dr. Fetter, emeritus faculty members, alumni, current faculty members, and friends. To qualify for one of these awards, which will average $200 to $600, a student must have submitted a research grant proposal to one or more of several undergraduate research funding sources. These grant opportunities were announced earlier in the academic year and include GSA, Sigma Xi, and UW Oshkosh (see links below for details). The proposal must have been written by the student, not the student’s research collaborator on the faculty. To be considered for a Geology Research Grant, the student should submit to the Department Chair a copy of the research proposal that was submitted to one of the above sources along with a cover letter that explains how much funding has already been received and from what sources. This year’s deadline for submission is March 30, 2015.Proposals will be judged based upon their scientific merit, the proposer’s academic background, and the budget justification.
FYI: Places to apply for undergraduate research grants:
Geological Society of America (GSA):
Sigma Xi:
UW Oshkosh: Undergraduate Student/Faculty Collaborative Research Grants:
Undergraduate Student/Faculty Collaborative Research Small Grants:
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2015 NEVILLE PUBLIC MUSEUM GEOLOGY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
This year there are two memorial scholarships available from the 2015 Neville Public Museum Geology Club. Apply as soon as possible; deadline is March 30, 2015. All that's required is a cover letter, the form (attached), and a letter of support from a faculty member.
The application deadline is April 1, 2015.See Jane for application.
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R. HARDER GALLERY OF GEMS AND MINERALS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc. is pleased to inform you of a scholarship opportunity for geology majors. The R. Harder Gallery of Gems and Minerals Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 to support the mission of the R. Harder Gallery, and in honor of 33 years of service Ron Harder provided to Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company before his retirement, including 25 years as CEO.
Eligible students are geology majors who graduated from a high school in the Fox Valley region who have completed two years of college coursework and achieved a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. The scholarship award is $1,500 and is paid at the beginning of the junior or senior year of college to the school the student is attending.
A selection committee will review all applications and meet to determine up to two recipients. All students submitting a scholarship application will be notified of the committee’s decision.
See Jane for application. The application deadline is May 1, 2015. This information is also available on the web site at
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AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY – MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
The Museum is pleased to offer an innovative Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program that leverages its unique scientific resources and long history of leadership in teacher education and professional development. Funded in part by the New York State Department of Education and the National Science Foundation, this 15-month program addresses a critical shortage of qualified science teachers in New York State, particularly in high-needs schools with diverse populations. The MAT program is a partnership with four schools in New York City and Yonkers. Developed and delivered in the context of a natural history museum, the program integrates academic theory and learning with application in a school setting, with a specialization in Earth Science for grades 7-12.
See more at: amnh.org/mat
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY SUMMER FIELD PROGRAMS 2015: JUDSON MEAD GEOLOGIC FIELD STATION
There are several opportunities being offered. See the brochure in the student lounge, H118, or visit the website at for more information.
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TUTORING FOR STUDENTS IN 100-LEVEL GEOLOGY COURSES IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES IN HARRINGTON 114 AND BEGINS ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY9, 2015.
Monday -- 5:30PM - 7:30PM – Jason Drews
Tuesday -- 5:30PM - 7:30PM– Samie Anderson
Wednesday -- 5:30PM - 7:30PM – Charlie Bills
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FOR THE SPRING '15 SEMESTER, HARRINGTON HALL WILL BE OPEN ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 1:00 TO 3:00 P.M. PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON THE SIGN UP SHEET OUTSIDE H118 IF YOU PLAN ON COMING.
***ENTER THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR ON ELMWOOD AVENUE***
YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT AFTER-HOURS BUILDING PASS (GOOD FOR ONE ACADEMIC YEAR) TO BE ADMITTED TO THE BUILDING.
SEE JANE IN THE GEOLOGY OFFICE, ROOM 215.