Two employees of the Conservation and Survey Division (CSD) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources have been elected to the highest offices in the Nebraska Geological Society (NGS), the premiere Earth sciences professional organization in the state since 1968. Doug Hallum, CSD hydrogeologist at the West-Central Research and Extension Center in North Platte, is now President of NGS. Colleen Steele, Data Coordinator in the CSD offices in Lincoln, is Vice President of NGS.
The NGS seeks to advance the role of geology as a science and a profession within the state. It meets quarterly, engages in annual field trips that provide continuing education credits to professionals, and provides a research scholarship and an annual award to undergraduate and graduate students in the Earth sciences in Nebraska. CSD personnel have contributed in various ways to the society’s mission since its conception
Additionally, three CSD personnel—Hallum, Dr. Paul Hanson and Dr. Bob Diffendal (Emeritus)—will lead NGS’ 2020 annual field trip, “Hydrogeology and Geology of the Lower North and South Platte Rivers of Nebraska,” Oct. 18−20.
“These activities engaged in by CSD’s great staff are no mean feats; rather, they show clear and powerful evidence of our longstanding commitment to the education of, and service to, Nebraskans,” said Dr. R. M. (Matt) Joeckel, State Geologist and Director of CSD. “I am especially proud that two of our people are serving as president and vice president of the society,”