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Past emails to our alumni,

Not only do we claim a strong field-based program, we have a legacy of national awards to prove it!

In 2022, ISU MS alum, Kathleen "Kat" Autenrieth (at Kinross Gold) was recognized as one of the top 100 inspirational Women In Mining
In 2022, ISU PhD-Geosciences student Tyler Paladino received the prestigious USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship.
In 2020, ISU PhD-Geosciences student Stuart Parker won Best Student Geologic Map at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America. He is now a staff geologist with the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology.
In 2019, ISU MS Geology student won Best Student Map for . He is now a staff geologist with the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology.
In 2016, Dr. Ryan Anderson, ISU Assistant Professor and Field Camp Director won Best Student Map for .
In 2013, ISU MS Geology student Robert Mahon won Best Student Map for .

Do you like Podcasts? Considering a career in the Geosciences?

Here is a curated list of podcasts and podcast episodes either about 糖心传媒 Geosciences or featuring ISU Geosciences Faculty and Alumna.

Dr. Anderson continued to provide his knowledge about earthquakes when in July 2025.

Dr. Ryan Anderson was called upon to share his expertise when the community felt the (slight) effects of an earthquake!