GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT NEWS FOR MAJORS
Volume 18, Number 13

Diamond Hunters Meeting
On Dec. 8, Kelsey Putman taught our group about the Bowen's Reaction Series...and what a fantastic job she did!
Mitch Nothem jumped right in and explained aspects of rock and mineral formation also. The kids, as well as the adults, really absorbed what was taught. Good going Kelsey and Mitch...you have a lot of minds whirling about beneath the earth! A special thank you for gathering samples for example and spending such quality time with everyone ...and Kelsey, for walking over to open that door in such freezing weather. Giving up your Saturday morning for us is greatly appreciated.  Thank you!
 
If any of you are interested, tonight on the Travel Channel between 8-9pm Central time, Gary Richards of the Weis Science Museum will be featured with the subject "Agates". Will someone tape this please as I don't have cable TV...should be fun to see. Please advise if you plan to tape so I don't have all of you doing it...sure appreciate this.

The Weis Museum also has the crystallized skin of an arm of a duck-billed dinosaur on display which is awesome. Looking at it from the side you can actually see how the quartz grains replaced into this skin. Cool! This museum is located at UW-FV and really a gem so close to home.
 
Our group is going to spend the day at the Milwaukee Museum on Jan. 12, 2008, and if any of you want to tag along, please notify me at (920) 685-0541 or e-mail me at NolteDonna@sbcglobal.net. You are welcome to ride with us as we are car pooling. Dinosaurs Alive is one of the featured I-Max programs available that day.
 
Have a Happy Holiday.
Donna Nolte
Diamond Hunters Youth Group, Oshkosh Earth Science Club

Geoscience Student Spring Internship in Public Policy
The American Geological Institute (AGI) seeks outstanding geoscience students with a strong interest in federal science policy for a semester-long internship in geoscience and public policy in Washington DC. Interns will gain a first-hand understanding of the legislative process and the operation of executive branch agencies. They will also hone their writing and Web publishing skills. AGI is planning to accept one intern for spring 2008 at a fixed stipend of $4,500 for fourteen weeks. The application deadline is December 21, 2007. By geoscience students, mean undergraduate and masters students in atmospheric, oceanic, earth, environmental or soil sciences or a related field of engineering (primarily geotechnical, mining or petroleum). Any student who is working toward a degree that reflects the broad spectrum of professionals who are members of AGI's 44 geoscience member societies is welcome to apply. More information is available at http://www.agiweb.org/gap/interns/index.html .
Linda Rowan ---- Director of Government Affairs ---- American Geological Institute ----- 4220 King St ----- Alexandria VA 22302 ----- Phone: 703-379-2480 x228 --- FAX: 703-379-7563 ----- email: rowan@agiweb.org ----- website: www.agiweb.org

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Educational Partnership Program
2008 NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Must be a US citizen, have a 3.0 GPA or better, majoring in NOAA related disciplines, including oceanic environmental
and atmospheric sciences, math, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including, geography, physics, hydrology, policy, geomatics or teacher education that support NOAA’s programs and mission. For more information contact Chantell Haskins at 301713-9437 Ext. 125 or StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov or go to http://www.oesd.noaa.gov. Application deadline is February 8, 2008. References mailed by the referee must be received by
February 8, 2008. Faxed Applications or supporting materials will not be accepted. Applications may be emailed to StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov or mail hard copies to: NOAA/Office of Education --- Hollings Scholarship Program ----1315 East West Highway ----- SSMC3, Room 10703 ---- Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
HAVE A SAFE BREAK!

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