Tag Archives: Travel

Wooster Geologists return to the Negev

Mark Wilson June 30, 2013 11:13 am

MITZPE RAMON, ISRAEL–These are the shining faces of Team Israel 2013 of the Wooster Geology program. From the left is wind-challenged Lizzie Reinthal (’14) from Ohio, Oscar Mmari (’14) from Tanzania, and Steph Bosch (’14) from Pennsylvania (and soon to … Continue reading →

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On Our Way to Iceland

mpollock May 23, 2013 12:25 pm

BOSTON, MA – A bleary-eyed Iceland group left Wooster at 4 am this morning to begin the journey to the land of fire and ice. We’ve arrived in Boston and are comfortably checked-in. We are patiently awaiting our flight to … Continue reading →

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Using the iPad in geological fieldwork

Mark Wilson July 2, 2011 9:55 am

KÄINA, ESTONIA–It is not yet one of my regular bits of field equipment, and I am certainly far from an expert with its use, but I can say a few things about the value of an iPad in geological fieldwork. … Continue reading →

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Wooster Geologists Pass Through Travel Hell

Mark Wilson December 20, 2010 1:37 pm

I think the lowest moment was this morning as I stood in one of those long, snaking security lines in the Delta portion of Terminal 3 at JFK International Airport. The high ceiling has pigeon nests in it, and the … Continue reading →

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Estonia Geology Team heads for home

Mark Wilson July 11, 2009 4:16 am

TALLINN, ESTONIA–It is always a good sign for a geologist when you leave with twice as many bags as when you arrived. There is a careful shuffle to make certain the rocks we are taking home are arranged so that … Continue reading →

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Why go to Iceland when you can stay in Boston?

mpollock June 24, 2009 11:05 pm

10 hours into our Iceland trip, we’ve made it all the way to…Boston! We know it’s hard to believe, but the weather wasn’t on our side and we had “airport trouble.” So, we’re spending the night at an awesome Holiday … Continue reading →

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Wooster Geologists Go Global

mpollock May 20, 2009 11:47 pm

If you like to travel, geology could be the career-choice for you. Look at all of the places our students and faculty have worked! And this map only shows the classes of 2009 and 2010! Stay tuned for updates from … Continue reading →

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Preparing for a Geological Expedition

Mark Wilson May 18, 2009 9:58 am

The challenge of preparing for a geological expedition is to be ready for anything and yet also be as mobile as possible. We will be measuring, collecting, mapping, drilling, digging, and photographing, all while making certain the team is well … Continue reading →

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