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SNOMI – The Summer Nighttime Outdoor Misery Index
On August 25, 2014
During the summer academic geologists commonly spend time in the field doing research; it’s one of the great things about studying the Earth. I’m
The Saddest Affair: A Geologic Perspective on the Battle of the Crater, U.S. Civil War
On July 29, 2014
One hundred and fifty years ago this week a terrible and pernicious battle was fought at Petersburg, Virginia during the American Civil War. In
DC Summer Institute On Leadership & Community Engagement Comes To An End
On July 23, 2014
This will be my final post about the DC Summer Institute on Leadership & Community Engagement. It’s been an invaluable summer in Washington DC.
Leadership: What I Learned During the DC Summer Institute on Leadership, Part 3
On July 22, 2014
Closing Interview Comments Mike said people working in nonprofit need to be very connected to and committed to the mission of their organization –
Leadership: What I Learned During the DC Summer Institute on Leadership, Part 2
On July 22, 2014
Interviews Mike Curtain was an obvious choice. He is the CEO of one of DC’s most recognized and successful non-profit organizations, which employs over
Summer Research: Stories from the Microscope
On July 22, 2014
The Buckmarlson Banshees have spent much of the past seven weeks in the field working to understand the geology of the eastern Blue Ridge
DCSI-LCE Week 11: Knowing Your Why
On July 21, 2014
John, a Professional Staff Member in our office whom I have gotten the chance to not only work with but also befriend over the
The Highlights
On July 21, 2014
I’ve noticed lately that I’ve been so busy meeting deadlines for my internship, I pushed my own deadlines to the side. It’s been a
Leadership: What I Learned During the DC Summer Institute on Leadership, Part 1
On July 15, 2014
Leadership, (a) an influencing process—and its resultant outcomes—that occurs between a leader and followers and (b) how this influencing process is explained by the