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Spring Break March 8 - 12
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 Classes will not be held from March 8 - 12 due to Spring Break! We hope that you all have a wonderful and safe break where you are able to get out and enjoy some of this beautiful sunshine that we have been getting.
Due to Spring Break, there will not be a newsletter next week.
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EES Department Scholarship Deadline Extended
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 Do you need some money for classes next year? Then click on the link below and fill out this short application. When you are done filling it out, either email the application to Dr. Matyjasik (mmatyjasik@weber.edu) or drop it off in the department office by 4 pm on March 19.
Click here for Application
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Geoscience and Society Spring 2021 Seminar Series
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 Please join us on Friday, March 26, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm as Dr. Derek Mallia presents 'Climate change, wildfires, air quality, and the Intermountain West'. Dr. Mallia is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah. For more information, please go to: https://weber.edu/cariefrantz/geoscienceandsociety.html
To access the Zoom Seminar, please us this link.
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Intermountain Sustainability Summit
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 The Intermountain Sustainability Summit 2021 Virtual Conference will be held on March 18 and 19. Events on March 18 are free for Weber State University Faculty and Students. The Workshops on March 19 require paid registration. Please join us if you can.
Go to https://www.weber.edu/issummit for more information.
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GSA Webinar: Exploring Options for Your Future Career in Hydrology
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 On March 8, the Geological Society of America is hosting a webinar on hydrogeology careers. Geoscientists hold many positions in hydrogeology, and career opportunities include roles in academia, federal government, state government, regulatory agencies, environmental consulting companies, and policy making. The webinar panelists will introduce you to careers in these areas, answer your questions, and offer advice in preparation for a career in hydrogeology.
Date and Time: Monday, 8 March 2021, 2 p.m. MDT
Duration: 1 hour
Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7427244339528838923
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Internship Opportunity - Student Hydrologist
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 The USGS Utah Water Science Center is seeking undergraduate and graduate level students working towards a degree in Hydrology to gain practical experience in conducting hydrologic studies.
As a Student Trainee (Hydrology) you will serve in a trainee capacity, performing routine and recurring development assignments to acquire knowledge and understanding of functions, principles, practices, and methods in groundwater hydrology with emphasis in groundwater modelling.
For more information, or to apply please go to:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/593864400
Applications are due by March 8, 2021.
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Job Opportunity - GIS Specialist
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 Box Elder County is hiring a GIS Specialist/Survey Technician.
This person will work under the direction of the County Recorder/Surveyor to perform all GIS operations regarding mapping needs as directed. Do all mapping from GPS data collections and county mapping using GIS procedures. This person will work with the GIS program for all departments, as approved by supervisors, will review subdivisions, annexations, and some parcel splits. The person will assist the County Surveyor Department.
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GETUP Summer Research Experience
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 The GETUP Summer Research Experience is for first and second year undergraduate students (students who have less than 30 credits) to gain experience with Earth and Environmental Science Research. This summer's research will focus on the Great Salt Lake, using the lake as a living laboratory, and will run from July 25 - Aug. 20, 2021.
Students will:
- Learn to take and analyze samples.
- Use various advanced microscopy facilities.
- Serve as peer mentors for students in the Summer Bridge Program.
- Present their results at an end-of-summer research symposium.
- Learn to conduct their own research.
Applications are are due on March 19, 2021. For more information and to apply, please go to: https://weber.edu/GetUp/research.html
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 Please remember that you are required to wear face-coverings while in a campus building, unless you meet one of the limited exceptions. You do not have to wear a mask while you are outside, unless you are in a group that cannot be socially distanced. For more information, and to see the limited exceptions, please see Weber State's Face Covering Page.
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Connect with Us for Advising
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 If you haven't already done so, please touch base with your departmental advisor to discuss your course selections and overall degree progress.
We want to help save you time, effort & money -- come see us!
All New EES Majors: Dr. Rick Ford
All Graduating Seniors (Fall 2020/Spring 2021): Dr. Rick Ford
Geology: Dr. Rick Ford
Applied Environmental Geosciences: Dr. Marek Matyjasik
Earth Science Teaching: Dr. Rick Ford
Environmental Science: Dr. Rick Ford
Geospatial Minor or Certificate: Dr. Michael Hernandez
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Mineral of the Week - Galena
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 The shiny, metallic mineral known as galena has been known to humans since ancient times. Galena is the main ore of lead and has been used for everything from makeup, pipes, paint, and even sweetening wine (not recommended). To learn more about this mineral, please click here.
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 Red rocks, phosphate ponds, and the La Sal Mountains Photo by Kristi Rasmussen.
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