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GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT NEWS FOR MAJORS
Volume 33, Number 4
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**IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE**
THURS., FEB. 19, 4:10PM – GEOLOGY CLUB SPEAKER, HALSEY 109
THURS., FEB. 26, 4:10PM – GEOLOGY MAJORS’ MEETING, H217
SUN. – SUN., MAR., 22-29 – SPRING BREAK
SATURDAY, 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?
Jennifer Lemke
Matthew Preuss
Joseph Walker
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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, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 – HALSEY 109
Dr. Peir Pufahl
Acadia University
Topic: “Phosphorus and phosphorites: essential and limited global resources”
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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JOB OPPORTUNITY
The WI Geological Survey has a position available helping with the statewide inventory of springs. This could be
perfect for a recent grad. Application deadline is March 3.
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/hr/listing.cfm?PVL=C15068
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (3 POSITIONS)
Temporary Summer Positions
Division of Water Quality
North Dakota Department of Health
Starting Salary Range:
Closing Date:
Location:
Status:
Position Number:
Type of Recruitment:
Division:
Date of Issue:
$10 to $15/hour based on education and experience
February 20, 2015
Bismarck, ND
Temporary Summer Employment
301-Temp
Internal/External
Water Quality
January 27, 2015
The North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Water Quality has a summer employment opportunities available
for students interested in gaining experience in environmental science. Summer employment with the Health
Department offers individuals the opportunity to gain and apply degree-related knowledge and work experience.
See the flyers in the student lounge, H118.
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NSF REU WISCOSIN (LAKES PROJECT)
Don’t miss an opportunity to participate in a summer research internship with the National Science Foundation
sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site at University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie,
Wisconsin. This is the second year of this REU program. We select 10 new students each summer.
The LAKES (Linking Applied Knowledge in Environmental Sustainability) REU focuses on water quality and
phosphorus mitigation in an interdisciplinary manner over an 8 week program (June 14-August 8), with projects in
sociology, biology, economics, geology, and anthropology. Students will be provided with room and board and a
generous stipend during their participation in the LAKES program.
This program prioritizes under-represented students, pairing them with mentors in individual projects that collectively
will contribute to a more complete understanding of the dynamic interactions of our political economy, our social
networks, and our ecosystems. Reviewing of applications for the 2015 summer program will begin on February
15th. Complete program information can be found here: http://www.uwstout.edu/lakes/.
Questions can be directed to: lakes@uwstout.edu
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2015 HAIDLINGER SCHOLARSHIP - $3,500 AND 2015 MERLIN E. SILVERTHORN SCHOLARSHIP - $3,500
FOR: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies (Env. Sci. Emphasis),
Geology, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Microbiology, OR Physics Majors
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with at least two additional semesters of undergraduate studies remaining
based on academic performance AND financial need
Deadline for applications is TODAY, Feb. 16, 2015. Applications are attached.
*you must have a completed FAFSA financial aid form on file to apply (Dempsey 104)
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DANIEL RAAF SCHOLARSHIP
This year is the sixth year that the Daniel W. Raaf Scholarship will be offered. Last year three students won this
$5,000 scholarship. This award is for students who have declared a major in one or more of the following areas: Art,
Computer Science, English, Foreign Languages, Geography, Geology, Biology and Microbiology, Chemistry,
Mathematics, Music, and Physics and Astronomy. Geology students are encouraged to apply for the $5,000 Daniel
Raaf Scholarship if they meet the qualifications in the application materials.
The application deadline is February 20, 2015. See more information with the application attached.
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CELEBRATION OF SCHOLARSHIP
Celebration of Scholarship is an annual event that gives UW Oshkosh students an opportunity to showcase their
research or creative activities in an exhibition or presentation setting.
Registration and abstract deadline is March 2, 2015.
Click here for more information and the online submission form:
http://www.uwosh.edu/osscap/present/celebration_of_scholarship/celebration-of-scholarship
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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): http://www.geosociety.org/grants/ncgrant.htm#research
Sigma Xi: https://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/grants-in-aid
UW Oshkosh: Undergraduate Student/Faculty Collaborative Research Grants:
https://plonedev.uwosh.edu/collab
Undergraduate Student/Faculty Collaborative Research Small Grants: https://plonedev.uwosh.edu/collab
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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. The application is attached.
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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.
The scholarship guidelines and application are attached. The application deadline is May 1, 2015. This
information is also available on the web site at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist.
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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
http://www.indiana.edu/~iugfs/ 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, FEBRUARY 9, 2015.
Monday
Tuesday
-- 5:30PM - 7:30PM – Jason Drews
-- 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.