Geology Student Spotlight
The Geology Student Spotlight is your opportunity to learn a bit more about one of your fellow Geology majors at UNL. This week, Joe Stalder from Humboldt, Nebraska, is in the spotlight.
Name: Joe Stalder
Major: Geology
Year in School: Senior
Where are you from?
I am from Humboldt, Nebraska.
What gets you excited about Geology?
I love being able to understand how Earth works. It's so fun to be able to look at rocks and landforms and understand what they are and how they got there.
Favorite Geology class or instructor so far? Why?
One of my favorite professors is Dr. Burberry because it's evident that she gets really excited about geology. I really enjoyed going on the Walker Trip and getting to learn from her while in the field, and she's great at building strong relationships with her students, which I think is really important.
What are you excited about doing after graduation?
After graduation, I am excited to hopefully continue my education in graduate school and learn more about being a researcher.
What is a goal you have accomplished as a Husker?
One goal I have accomplished is starting to get research experience through the UCARE program. At first, I was nervous that it would be too much work or that I wouldn't like it, but it has been a great way to learn more and apply the knowledge that I've learned in my classes.
What do you wish you would have known when you started as a Geology Major that you know now?
I wish I would have known how many cool experiences you can have as a geology major. So far, I've been able to travel to the Black Hills, Minnesota, and Utah, as well as look at rocks that came from the moon!
What do you hope to cross off your “bucket list” in the next few years?
Hopefully in the next few years I'll finally be able to visit the ocean.
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