"An Overview of the Geology of Wisconsin": In-Person Badger Talk in Beloit, WI
Schedule
Wed Oct 02 2024 at 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
801 Bushnell St, Beloit, WI 53511 | Beloit, WI
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This in-person event will take place on October 2nd, 2024 at 1:00 PM and will be held at First Congregational Church in Beloit, WI. This event is hosted by Beloit Society for Learning Unlimited. Registration is required and can be done at beloitslu.org.Wisconsin’s geological history includes volcanoes, oceans, and glaciers. This talk will explore Wisconsin’s geologic past, from billions of years ago to the Ice Age and beyond. It will explain Wisconsin’s modern landscapes and highlight the current work of WGNHS scientists.
Presenter Susan Swanson, Ph.D., is the Director of the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) and State Geologist. She leads the staff at the WGNHS and connects with communities and partners across the state to advance the understanding and use of geological information. Swanson holds a M.S. and Ph.D. in hydrogeology and a M.S. in water resources management, all from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before becoming the WGNHS Director, she was a professor of geology at Beloit College for over 20 years. Earlier in her career, Swanson worked as an environmental consultant and served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Lesotho. Swanson’s research and publications examine groundwater-surface water interactions, preferential groundwater flow through sedimentary bedrock aquifers, and the hydrogeology of springs.
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801 Bushnell St, Beloit, WI 53511, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
