Geology Newsletter 2004, Volume 4

Volume 4, Fall 2004 (Nov. 24)

Here are items of geologic interest that have been sent to our department recently. Our reporter is senior environmental geology major Jenny Abrahamson.

Graduate Opportunities:

Knowles Science Teaching Foundation is offering Science and Mathematics Teaching Fellowships for those with a degree in physical science or engineering. The Fellowship provides both financial and professional support for up to five years, including tuition assistance and a stipend while Fellows participate in a recognized teacher credential program. Applications must be received by February 1, 2005. For application instructions, visit http://www.kstf.org

Indiana State University Graduate Program offers research opportunities in environmental geology, dendrochronology, geomorphology, remote sensing/GIS, paleoecology, cosmochemistry, and many others. For application information and materials, visit http://baby.indstate.edu/geo/geolindex.html

Internships and Field Studies:

Bowling Green State University of Ohio offers Field Geology with PocketPC, GPS and GIS, May 26 - July 1 in New Mexico and Colorado. Financial aid is available.

Semester abroad in Brazil! You can study with Brazilian students in the historic gem-mining region of Brazil, in a small city known for its baroque architecture and its natural beauty. Applications are due February 1 for 2005-2006. Talk to Elise Pope-Obeda or visit the Beloit College Office of International Education website at http://www.beloit.edu/oie

Northern Illinois University Geological Field Techniques. May 15-June 25, 2005. Application and $300 deposit due by March 1, 2005. For more info and application instructions, visit http://gove.geol.niu.edu/courses/fieldschools.html

Northern Illinois University Environmental Field Camp. May 16-June 10, 2005. Application and $100 deposit due by April 1, 2005. For more info and application instructions, visit site listed above for NIU.

DOSECC internships promote student involvement in projects where drilling has provided data and materials for study. Students can undertake research related to ongoing or past drilling efforts. Internship funding will be available in the summer of 2005. Applications must be received by March 1, 2005, and awardees will be announced April 1, 2005.

SUNY Buffalo Geology Field Camp. May 17-June 16, 2005. Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. To obtain an application and more information, visit http://www.geology.buffalo.edu/fieldcamp or talk to Hazel Reynolds.

Post-Grad School Opportunities:

The University of Tennessee at Martin is looking for an assistant Professor of Geology (Tenure Track) to begin the 2005-2006 school year. Potential candidates must demonstrate an ability to teach structural geology, igneous/metamorphic petrology, and mineralogy.

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