"An Overview of the Geology of Wisconsin": In-Person Badger Talk in Waukesha, WI

Name: "An Overview of the Geology of Wisconsin": In-Person Badger Talk in Waukesha, WI
Start: 2025-10-17T13:00:00-05:00
Location: 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186-4713, United States

Schedule

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186-4713, United States | Waukesha, WI

This is a free, in-person event hosted on October 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM CDT by Kettle Moraine Geological Society of Wisconsin at Waukesha Public Library. There is no registration necessary for this event, and no virtual option will be available. This event is a part of the Wisconsin Science Festival!
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.
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.