Geology Journal
These posts explore how rocks, sedimentary environments, geomorphic processes, and human activity shape the landscapes around us.
Why I Take Photographs in the Field
Curiosity and Exploration Why I take photographs in the field started as curiosity; I would always explore areas, even as a kid. I loved traveling and seeing new areas. But I wasn’t being a tourist; I was learning about the area. Why is it different? What has shaped the area? I would go out of…
How Nontraditional STEM Students Can Find Funding
The Financial Reality of Returning to STEM Tuition at colleges and universities has increased dramatically over the past few decades for STEM students. As funding for public education shifts and younger generations continue to face rising costs, higher education becomes increasingly difficult to access for people of all ages. For returning adult students, the challenge…
The Unknown: STEM? It’s About Being There
I was invited to an IVY Tech Community College- Lake County STEM Club meeting, where I presented “The Unknown”. The objective was to do an outreach/ informational presentation focused on internships, research, and pathways into science through hands-on experience. This presentation explored the role of uncertainty, field experience, and learning through action in STEM. Rather…
