My field camp experience was challenging, educational, and a whole lot of fun. I spent six weeks exploring the Tobacco Root Mountains in Cardwell, Montana amidst the cacti, lodgepole pines, and many, many cows. I feel lucky to have been able to see such beautiful parts of the country, from Badlands National Park to…
Read MoreWith the support of the AEG Foundation, I was able to spend the summer of 2023 on my first geology field season in the Australian Outback. There, I pursued questions on the role of early sponges’ (Archaeocyathids) in early animal evolution. Alongside a team of seasoned geologists from Princeton University’s Maloof Group, I set about to study the…
Read MoreMy field camp experience in Newfoundland, Canada was a pivotal moment in my journey to pursuing exploration geology and geophysics. This six-week field camp experience not only enhanced my skills in geology and developed life-long friendships, but it deepened my passion for geophysics and exploration geology and led to my dedication in pursuing this as…
Read More(AEG) in 1993, the AEG Foundation was formed to serve as a financial platform to allow tax deductible charity and contributions to support and advance our profession. Dick Galster, John Williams & John Ivy had the vision to realize that an organized, tax-exempt qualified foundation would facilitate and promote the support of current and future…
Read MoreA large part of why I selected Idaho State University for my undergraduate in geosciences was due to the wide variety of topics covered and the physical and mental intensity of the field camp, and I am happy to report that it did not disappoint. The setting of ISU’s Lost River Field Station is absolutely…
Read MoreDuring the past several weeks, I have been exploring central Idaho as a student with Idaho State University’s field camp. My experience with this field camp is entirely positive because I enjoyed the time I spent working and thinking about the rocks. The Lost River Field Station where ISU hosts their field camp is situated…
Read MoreAs part of the AEG Foundation’s efforts to get the word out on how our scholarships and grants are helping students and practitioners across the country, we are creating this space for testimonials, stories, and information for all. If you would like to write about your experiences and the people who you’ve met through the…
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