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For today’s student spotlight, we’d like to introduce Arron Chipman. A native of Tucson, Arizona. Aaron was originally studying Engineering but felt that it wasn’t the right major for him. After two years of looking for a major, he took Geology 101 with Professor Skinner, just for fun. But after the first day of class, he was eager to learn more and by the end of the semester, he decided to switch majors.

We’d like to introduce Logan Peatross for today’s student spotlight. Logan is an undergraduate here at the BYU Department of Geological Sciences. He was born in Provo, Utah. In his free time, he loves to be outdoors while rock climbing, canyoneering, and exploring caverns. His love of the outdoors was one of the main reasons he decided to study geology. One of his favorite parts of geology is looking at the surface of the earth and reading its geological story.

Today’s student Spotlight features Michael Holland, a geology Minor from Falls Church, Virginia. Michael chose geology as a minor as a result of working with Dr. Jani Radebaugh on planetary Satellite Imagery. Through studying geology, he has gained a better appreciation for the earth and the planets/moons in the solar system and has learned how geomorphology and landscapes can help him create new algorithms in order to make new discoveries in planetary sciences.

Today we’d like to introduce one of our undergraduate students here at the BYU Department of Geological Sciences. Aaron Harris is from Bentonville, Arkansas. Aaron was originally studying to be a mechanical engineer, but after seeing a poster advertising BYU’s Geology program he decided to look into it. As a kid, he loved learning about science in school, but he never saw geology as a real career option. After some research, he decided it would be fun to give geology a try, and he’s been grateful for that decision ever since.

Brierton Sharp is an undergraduate student in the Department of Geological Sciences from Hawaii. He enjoys playing the electric base, snowboarding, surfing, and playing soccer.

Hannah Wehrmeister is an undergraduate student in the Department of Geological Sciences from Columbia, Maryland. Her absolute favorite thing to do in her free time is rock climbing. If she can't climb, she loves to hike and camp instead. Sometimes she brings her dog Remy along for her adventures.

Shayna Orme is an undergraduate student here at the BYU Department of Geological Sciences. Since the age of ten she has loved studying geology. While spending her time in the mountains of New Mexico and Utah, she loves to hunt for gemstones and other fascinating minerals.

Ted Morgan is one of our undergraduate students here at the BYU Department of Geological Sciences. While growing up in Nebraska and Maryland, he loved to spend his time camping, hiking, and exploring the outdoors.

Cheyenne Pratt is a Masters Student in the Department of Geological Sciences at BYU from Bear Lake, Idaho. She enjoys hiking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, spelunking, etc. If there is an activity to do outside most likely she is there. Only ask her for hiking recommendations though if you want to see cool rocks, she won't necessarily give you the most accessible trails.

Hyrum Briscoe is a Master's student in BYU's Department of Geological Science from West Point, Utah. He comes from a big family and is the youngest of eight kids. He likes to rock climb, and play board games like Settlers of Catan. Hyrum is really excited for winter so he can go snowboarding.

Brad Taylor is a sophomore in the Department of Geological Sciences from Monroe, Utah. In his free time, he likes hiking, swimming, reading, and camping. Growing up his dad would take him and his brother camping in the Uinta Mountain every year.

Colin Boisvert is a Master's student in the Department of Geological Sciences at BYU from San Jose, California born and raised. When he was at UC Davis, a trusted advisor told him when applying to Ph.D./master programs you need to focus on the professor you are working with. You need to make sure that you will get along, and be studying similar fields. So after realizing Brooks Britt studied similar aspects of paleontology, Colin decided to apply.

Taylor Oswald is a senior in the Department of Geological Science from Albion, Michigan. Taylor’s life revolves around dinosaurs! He has loved them throughout his childhood, and if it was possible to be born loving dinosaurs he probably was. He enjoys reading dinosaur literature, visiting paleontology museums, and watching every dinosaur movie there is!

Lindy Miller just finished her sophomore year in the Department of Geological Sciences at BYU. She is from Provo and enjoys painting. Lindy is obsessed with Bollywood movies, and if you are looking for the most extra action movie you have ever seen, she recommends Bang Bang.

Delene Escalona is a senior in the Department of Geological Sciences at BYU. She played water polo for 6 years, and previously played on BYU’s club team! She loves being outside, camping and reading.

Miaja Coombs is a freshman in the Department of Geological Sciences. She grew up in Alaska and spends as much time as she can outdoors, skiing, rock climbing, and trail running.

Ben Lake is a master’s student in the Department of Geological Sciences from Montpelier, Idaho. He enjoys rock climbing, backpacking, and landscape photography.

Sydney is a first-year graduate student in the Department of Geological Sciences at BYU. Her research uses ground penetrating radar to understand carbonate beach depositional systems as they apply to petroleum reservoir research.

Brigham is a Senior in the geology department. He used to run on BYU'S track team, plays ultimate Frisbee, and LOVES board games.

Kendra is a Senior in the Department of Geological Sciences. She enjoys playing the piano and violin, reading, and swimming! She also likes making jewelry out of the gems she finds!