Purpose:
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To provide input to the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department regarding its programs, program content and quality, especially as they relate to current trends in employment, technology, K-12 education and other appropriate areas.
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To serve as a link between prospective students and faculty.
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To serve as a sounding board for departmental program changes.
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To serve as a contact for students regarding outreach needs and potential internships and/or employment.
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To serve as an advocate for the Department with the UNI higher administration.
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To assist in increasing linkages between the Department and outside organizations.
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To assist in rallying support from alumni and friends of the Department to raise money for scholarships or equipment purchases.
Members:
Dr. Steve Bennett Associate Professor Western Illinois University |
Chad Fields Iowa Geological and Water Survey |
Dr. Brian Hynek Research Faculty University of Colorado - Boulder |
Derric Iles State Geologist South Dakota Geological Survey |
Craig Johnson Executive Director Iowa Academy of Sciences |
Mary Lestina Science Educator City High School |
Dr. Steve Loheide Assistant Professor University of Wisconsin-Madison |
Sherman Lundy Geologist Basic Materials Corporation |
Jack Northrup Planetarium Director Omaha Public Schools |
Dr. Derek Rosendahl US Department of the Interior South Central Climate Science Center Norman Oklahoma |
Erik Spande Hydrologist CH2M Hill |
DeAnna Tibben Earth Science Educator Ames High School |