Department of Geosciences
GeoZips in the News
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11/6/2024
Geosciences student organization wins national award
The Akron chapter of the Association for Women Geoscientists wins national award. -
10/30/2024
Top teaching award recognizes geosciences professor
Dr. Ira D. Sasowsky, professor of geosciences, received the Outstanding Teacher Award in recognition of his dedication to petroleum geology through his research in karst geology, teaching, advising, mentorship, and his service to AAPG at the 2024 annual meeting of the Eastern Section American Association of Petroleum Geologists (ESAAPG). -
10/1/2024
Geologist Awarded Mather Medal
On Friday, September 13, 2024, the Ohio Geological Survey presented its highest honor, the William W. Mather Medal, recognizing outstanding contributions to Ohio geology, to Joseph T. Hannibal, Ph.D. -
8/1/2024
New students take field trip to NY
In July 2024, new Geosciences students Rowan, Izabelle, Avery and Owen took a week-long field trip to upstate NY with Jordan Collins, a senior majoring in Geosciences, and professor John Peck. They collected fossils, minerals, rocks, hiked to many waterfalls and wetlands. -
4/10/2024
Undergraduates present their research at college event
The undergraduate Geosciences students shown below presented their research on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences Celebration of Undergraduate Student Research and Creativity. -
4/9/2024
BS Geology student David Williams wins award
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences held an Undergraduate Student Research Day. David Williams (adviser Dr. Molly Witter Shelleman) won a best student presenter award in the Natural Sciences Division. -
4/3/2024
MS Geology student Carly Leventhal wins award
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, the Graduate School and Office of Research Administration held a University Research Day. Of the Masters presenters, the first place winner was Carly Leventhal whose adviser is Dr. Caleb Holyoke. -
3/19/2024
Geology student wins scholarship
Jordan Collins, an undergraduate student earning her B.S. in Geology, was awarded the Central Ohio Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show dual scholarship for 2024-25. -
2/22/2024
Graduate students showcase their research
Two of our graduate students presented their research at conferences in December 2023 and January 2024, sharing their findings with the wider scientific community. -
1/15/2024
Geosciences club Underground in a Salt Mine
Geosciences club trip to the Cargill Salt Mine under Cleveland, Ohio, on January 12, 2024. These students received a tour of the mine and were able to collect halite samples.
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