Logan Knoper '16
Although I thoroughly enjoyed the classes that I took, my favorite memory at GVSU was attending the sporting events like soccer games and football tailgates with friends.
Geology Career Guide
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Past Internship Sites:
- Department of Environmental Quality
- Wolverine Gas and Oil Group
- West Michigan Environmental Council
- Annis Water Institute
- Western Land Services
- Student Conservation Association
- Study Abroad Haiti, Hydrogeology
- Western Michigan University Field Camp
- Western Land Services
Where Alumni Have Landed
- Staff Geologist - Fleis & Vandernbrink,
- Environmental Quality Analyst - Department of Environmental Quality
- Geospatial Technician - Spicer Group
- Project Coordinator - Mateco Drilling Company
- Environmental Technician - City of Kalamazoo
- Mug Logger - Reservoir Group
- Geosteerer - Four Point Energy
- Environmental Compliance Manager - Kent County Department of Public Works
- Engineering Geologist - Mark T. Mitchell Ltd
- Appraisal Technician - Muskegon County
- Lead Wellsite Geologist - Sunburst Consulting
- Customer Service Representative - Farmers Insurance Group
- Environmental Consultant - Perenzo Environmental Services
- Mine Geologist - The Doe Run Company
- Project Manager - Environmental Resource Management
- Geologist - Barr Engineering
- Landfill Remediation Technician - Kent County
- Science Teacher - Grand Rapids Montessori High School
- Geophysics PhD Student - Northwestern University
- Well Test Operator - Weatherford
Spotlights
Student Organizations to Consider
- American Association of Petroleum Geologist Student Chapter
- Association of Student Geographers and Planners
- Geology Club
- Urban Planning Association
- Student Environmental Coalition
Study Abroad Programs
Geology students can reap huge benefits through studying abroad by gaining a better understanding of the most important problems facing society. Geologist can gain a different perspective on the issues such as water, energy, climate change and natural hazards in a different country.
Develop some of these technical and professional competencies to be successful:
- Research
- Communication
- Writing
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Cultural competencies
- Analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating information
Graduate & Professional Programs
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