Student Opportunities

Research

Geology Department faculty encourage students to start the research experience as early as possible. Many sophomore and junior students have already had research experience and published their work in regional or national professional meetings. Examples of recent published student research include:

• A survey of major ion concentrations in surface water across a sequentially reclaimed surface mine, The Wilds, Southeastern Ohio: North-Central GSA, St. Louis, MO.
• Isopach and structural contour mapping of the lower Mississippian Berea Sandstone using GIS, Guernsey County, Ohio: North-Central GSA, St. Louis, MO.

Professional Activities

Muskingum College faculty and students participate in professional activities and attend conferences throughout the region. Last spring, faculty and students presented collaborative research findings at the Geological Society of America (GSA) sectional meeting on March 25-27 in Tysons Corner, Virginia. The meeting included the northeastern and southeastern sections of the GSA and was attended by approximately 1,100 geoscientists.

Honoraries

Sigma Gamma Epsilon was founded on March 30, 1915, at The University of Kansas, to recognize scholarship and professionalism in the Earth Sciences. Muskingum offers students the opportunity to participate in one of nearly 150 chapters throughout the United States.

Employment

A couple of student assistants are needed every semester, and, if qualified, students have the opportunity to serve as research assistants to faculty.

Facilities

Geology Department of Muskingum College is housed on the second floor of the Boyd Science Building. The department has (and has access to) excellent teaching and research facilities. For details, visit the Dept. Web Site (upper right menu).