GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT NEWS FOR MAJORS
Volume 19, Number 8
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Hydrogeologist - WDNR -- See attached pdf file. The application deadline has been extended until April 29, 2008.

(Go to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html to download free Adobe Reader).

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Opportunity for undergraduate research/employment at the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
The research is gathering and entering soft sediment geotechnical data for Wisconsin and entering it into a data base. This is working for Tom Hooyer (tshooyer@wisc.edu) of the WGNHS. Here is the complete job description:

Duties of Position:

Gather and compile geotechnical data on unlithified sediment from Wisconsin. Enter geotechnical data into an existing Microsoft Access database.

The successful candidate should be able to independently conduct a literature review of engineering-related journals and reports to gather the appropriate information. Some familiarity with Microsoft Access is required.

This position is part time (8-20 hours per week) through June, 2008. Hourly pay is $8 to $12 per hour depending on experience. Please note that the work will primarily be at the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey located about 1-2 miles west of campus at 3817 Mineral Point Road.

Please direct any questions to Tom Hooyer at tshooyer@wisc.edu.

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GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS has Ongoing Needs for Engineers and Scientists
We are seeking motivated, passionate, technical candidates to join us in our offices nationwide.
Our ideal candidate
holds an advanced degree in engineering or science,
enjoys superior communication and interpersonal skills,
demonstrates academic achievement, and
preferably possesses the ability to become professionally licensed.

Since 1983, Geosyntec has provided clients with environmental, geotechnical, and hydrological engineering consulting and design services. We are an employee-owned company with offices throughout the United States and in Canada, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. Nationally known for our practice leadership, client service, and innovation, our professionals continue to develop new technology applications and capabilities. Our applied research partnerships with leading universities, NASA, other Federal Agencies and others are producing better methods for all of our practice areas. We strive to provide a stimulating, progressive, and friendly work environment that
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Our Practice Areas
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Water & Natural Resources
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Site Investigation & Remediation
Waste Management
Construction Management Brownfields/Redevelopment
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Multiple openings available. Interested? www.geosyntec.com

UW OSHKOSH GEOLOGY CLUB
PRESENTS

Dr. Robert Dott, Emeritus Professor, University of Wisconsin Madison

SPEAKING ON

In the Footsteps of Darwin - The Geology of Tierra del Fuego

Thursday, April 24, 2008
3:00 p.m. in Reeve Theater 307

PUBLIC WELCOME.
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED.

**IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE**
  • BERMUDA TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING rescheduled to APRIL 16, WEDNESDAY, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Harrington 217
  • APRIL 20-23, SUN.-WED. -- AAPG ANNUAL MEETING, San Antonio, TX
  • APRIL 23-25, WED.-FRI. -- GSA NORTH CENTRAL SECTION 42nd ANNUAL MEETING, Evansville, IN
  • APRIL 24, THURS. -- CELEBRATION OF SCHOLARSHIP http://www.uwosh.edu/grants/assets/uw_student_support/celebration_of_scholarship.php (Application deadline is March 3.)
  • APRIL 25, FRI. -- 9th ANNUAL UW SYSTEM SYMPOSIUM FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY at UW River Falls http://www.uwrf.edu/symposium/
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