UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS “
...my main motivation for wanting to be a geologist is to be able to take what we know about the past to build a better future, become a role model for others, and travel the world.”
includes finding a way to adjust our way of life to consider things such as wildlife, natural occurrences, and the physical environment around us. Doing things such as finding a way to harness energy or purify wastewater from oil rigs, we can minimize man-made earthquakes by not disposing of it in the crust. By thinking outside of the box, we can accomplish a greener future through geology.
A very personal reason for wanting to be a geologist to be a role model for not only young women, but Hispanic women. When comparing the geologic timescale to a yearly calendar, humans have existed within the last second of December 31st. Similarly, in the time humans have been on Earth, very few women have been recognized contributors in science. As I learn more about the history and origin of geology, there are very few female names mentioned. Growing up, I never had a geologist I aspired to be like because there was no one I resonated with. Up to this point in my geologic education, even as an adult, there hasn’t been someone I felt a personal connection to. I hope, as a Hispanic woman, I can bring diversity and better representation to geology. More importantly, I hope I can be a role model for other young girls of all ethnic backgrounds who dream of pursuing a S.T.E.M career such as geology.
For my entire life, I have dreamt about becoming a geolo- gist; those dreams have included traveling the world to do
Challenge categories:
1. Scenic Wonder - show us a beautiful landscape. 2. Geologic Disaster - geologic processes in action impact communities.
3. Geologists in Action - people at work.
4. Environmental Impact - manmade effects on the environment.
Entries must be original and taken by a member. Entry au- thorizes publication of the image in The Professional Ge- ologist by AIPG with credit given to the photographer.
field research. For me, geology fulfills my desire for adventure. Through class field trips to locations to rockhounding on the weekends, I love to explore and learn about what makes dif- ferent locations geologically unique. This desire motivates me to complete not one, but two different degrees that will afford me even more opportunities globally. I look forward to meeting new people, experiencing different cultures, and discovering what I can learn about the geology. To demonstrate both my love for adventure and learning, I am in the early stages of applying to participate in the National Student Exchange Program to attend the University of Hawaii Hilo for a semes- ter. This school is my top choice because I want to be able to experience their highly reputable geology program and receive hands-on experience with volcanic environments and island geology. I cannot imagine spending the rest of my life working out of a cubicle, from 9 to 5 every day. I want a career I not only enjoy, but which will supply me with once in a lifetime experiences, I would not find in any other job. Geology provides me with the opportunity to explore the world.
For more than half of my life now, I have wanted to be a geologist. I intend to continue to work hard to accomplish all my goals to become a geologist in the not-so-distant future.
Challenge Rules:
Image requirements: digital, 300 dpi, 8.5”x11,” portrait orientation full color.
Members are allowed one entry per category with up to four submissions (one per category). All images must be original and taken by the member. Submit entries via email to
aipg@aipg.org. Entries must include: • Name • Member number • Section • Title of image • Less than 200 word description of the image • Names of any identifiable persons in the image and permission to publish their photo
• Year photo taken Entry deadline: November 1, 2021.
Awards: First place in each category:
AIPG Member Photo Challenge
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Image published on the cover of TPG in 2022. Membership dues will be waived for winner for 2022 and donated to the Foundation of the AIPG in the winner’s name. AIPG will donate $100 for a winning student entry to The Foun-
dation of the AIPG.
Runners Up in each category: Images will be published in the TPG in a special feature album. Runners up will receive AIPG
gear of choice.
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