1. Preparing Geoscience Professionals at University of the Pacific

2. Experiential Learning Department Culture Connections with Alumni

3. Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning is one of the hallmarks of a Pacific education
The Geosciences Department provides this in multiple ways:
Field-based curriculum
Internships
Undergraduate Research

4. Field-based Curriculum
All courses involve field work
All upper level courses involve at least one multi-day field experience
Field trips involve problem-based learning
Students are involved in planning the trips

5. Internships Formal (students register for credit)
Informal (student employment)
Examples:
Anderson & Associates (geotech. consulting)
CalTrans
DeltaKeeper
CA Dept. of Fish & Game

6. Undergraduate Research
Types of projects
Part of faculty research programs
Student-generated projects
NSF-REU programs
Students present at Pacific Undergraduate Research & Creativity Celebration (PURCC) in the spring

7. Department Culture Close interaction with students
Intentional advising
Guest speakers
Within courses
Evening lectures

8. Connections with Alumni
Internships
Guest speakers
Job postings
Grad school information