GVSU celebrating Earth Science Week with lecture series

In conjunction with the internationally recognized Earth Science Week, Grand Valley’s Geology Department is sponsoring a series of lectures October 12-16.

Peter Riemersma, associate professor of geology and lecture series coordinator, said the series not only exposes students to the field of geology, but also showcases possible career options.

Since 1998, the American Geosciences Institute has celebrated Earth Science Week to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth sciences and the Earth itself. This year’s global Earth Science Week will celebrate the theme “Visualizing Earth Systems."

Below is the full scheduled of Grand Valley Earth Science Week presentations. All lectures will take place on the Allendale Campus:

“(Ground) Water, Water Everywhere … A Day in the Life of a Hydrogeologist and Case Study: Oxford Township, Michigan”
Presented by Katelynn Braunschneider, ’14, Peerless-Midwest, Inc.
Monday, October 12, from 11 a.m.-noon
Manitou Hall, room 122

“Wrestling with Wells and Water in Haiti – Sustainable Safe Water Solutions”
Presented by Peter Wampler, associate professor of geology at Grand Valley
Tuesday, October 13, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Kindschi Hall of Science, room 1101

“Creating a Greenway on the Grand River”
Presented by John Scholtz, Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission director
Wednesday, October 14, from 2-3 p.m.
Manitou Hall, room 122 

“Revelations of our Solar System: New Knowledge from Recent Missions”
Presented by Kevin Thaisen, visiting professor of geology at Grand Valley
Thursday, October 15, from noon-1 p.m.
Manitou Hall, room 122

“How Coastal Sand Dunes in the Great Lakes Region Fulfill Our Needs”
Presented by Timothy Fisher, Environmental Science Department chair at University of Toledo
Friday, October 16, from 2-3 p.m.
Kindschi Hall of Science, room 1113

For more information, contact Peter Riemersma at (616) 331-3728 or [email protected].