Mission Statement: In keeping with the mission of West Chester University, the first goal of the Department of Geology & Astronomy is to provide high quality undergraduate education for geoscience professionals and future teachers in the fields of the earth and space sciences. Our second is to provide graduate training in the fields of science education and continuing professional development.

WCU Snowfall Forecast Tuesday 9 Feb - Wednesday 10 Feb

Submitted by Joby Hilliker on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 20:36

The following are 3-hr snowfall forecasts from two numerical computer models for West Chester, with a Joby Hilliker comprise based on the output and expertise. Numbers in parentheses indicate cumulative accumulations.

Model Run: 0000 UTC Mon, 9 Feb

 

 Time            NAM Model        GFS Model      Hilliker

Tue 1-4 PM          ---                    ---                 ---

Tue 4-7 PM          ---                  0.5" (0)           ---

Tue 7-10 PM       1.0" (1)            2.0" (2)          1.5" (1)

10 PM-1 AM       1.5" (2)            1.5" (3)          1.5" (3)

Wed 1-4 AM       1.5" (4)            1.0" (4)          1.0" (4)

Wed 4-7 AM       1.5" (5)            1.0" (5)          1.5" (5)

American Institute of Professional Geologists SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Submitted by Marc Gagne on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 17:06

American Institute of Professional Geologists
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Scholarships are given to assist students with college education costs and to promote student participation in the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG). Up to four scholarships will be awarded to declared undergraduate geological sciences majors who are at least sophomores. Scholarship awards in the amount of $1,000.00 each will be made to eligible students attending a college or university in the U.S. Scholarships are to be used to support tuition and/or room and board. Scholarships are eligible to any student who is majoring in geology (or earth science), is at least a sophomore, and is attending a four-year accredited college or university in the U.S. can apply. Also, the student must be either a student member of AIPG or must have applied for student membership at the time the application for the scholarship is submit.

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Feb. 18 Ancient Biomaterials Colloquium: Copycat Science and Technology

Submitted by Marc Gagne on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 16:08

Akhlesh Lakhtakia

Engineering Science and Mechanics
The Pennsylvania State University

Copycat Science and Technology

Thursday, February 18, 2010
4:00 PM, MER 112
Light food and refreshments beginning at 3:30 PM

  

Thinking of Applying to Grad School in the Geosciences?

Submitted by Marc Gagne on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 14:39

Are you thinking of applying to graduate school in geology, earth or environmental science? There are a number of resources online and in the department to help you study for the GRE, pick a graduate program, get letters of recommendation, and strengthen your résumé. We have internships, internal and external research opportunities. Check out the Students menu, the External Links, or speak to your advisor about these opportunities.

Part-time Internship at EnviroSure, Inc., West Chester

Submitted by Marc Gagne on Wed, 01/06/2010 - 16:15
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Organization Name: EnviroSure, Inc.
Address: 103 S. High Street, Suite 1, West Chester, PA 19382
Website: www.envirosureinc.com
Number of hours per week and days/times: 10 to 20 hours per week. The specific days and time slots are negotiable.
Descriptions of duties: EnviroSure seeks a self starter with exceptional organizational, communication, and technical writing skills. The successful candidate will assist the President of EnviroSure in the preparation of environmental reports, office management, and field work. The position requires a valid driver’s license and consistently meeting deadlines. The part-time position is ideal for a West Chester University undergraduate pursuing a career in an environmental field with an interest in gaining real world experience.
Application instructions: please send your resume to: scott@envirosureinc.com
Phone: (610) 696-8980

Summer Internship Opportunity - University of Delaware

Submitted by Marc Gagne on Fri, 12/18/2009 - 15:14
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Please pass the following information on to your students about a great undergraduate summer research opportunity at the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment, University of Delaware. Supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Ocean Sciences, this REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program supports ten undergraduate students to conduct research in marine science.  We especially encourage applications from members of minority groups underrepresented in science.

The program will run for 10 weeks (June 7 - August 13). Please go to our website http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/academics/undergraduate/summer/index.shtml to find out more about the program. Student support includes a $3,300 stipend (which could increase to $4,500 pending approval of our most recent proposal to NSF), campus housing, tuition for the one-credit course, and travel assistance.  The application form and instructions are available at https://www.ceoe.udel.edu/academics/undergraduate/summer/summerInternApp...

Interns will work with faculty and research staff in a graduate student atmosphere on a research topic in chemical, physical, or biological oceanography, marine biology, or marine geology. This internship program will take place at the University of Delaware's Hugh R. Sharp Campus in the resort community of Lewes, located on the shores of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean near Cape Henlopen State Park.

If you have any questions, please contact me at (302) 645-4275 or at adittel@udel.edu.

Sincerely,

Environmental Education Internship at the Green Valleys Association

Submitted by Marc Gagne on Thu, 11/26/2009 - 11:36

Green Valleys Association at Welkinweir Estate in Pottstown, PA is seeking a motivated, self-starting college student or current graduate interested in learning and teaching environmental education programs for children and families.

Green Valleys Association (GVA) is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the protection of the land and waterways of Northern Chester County. GVA works to engage people of all ages in environmental stewardship through seasonal preschool and family programs, wildlife walks and public library programs, and curriculum programs for school and scout groups. The internship announcement is listed here.

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