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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2025 · 39 MIN

Dean Wink of UW Whitewater: Geography with Geology, Volcanic Rocks Research, and Carnegie Hall.

from College Matters. Alma Matters. · host Venkat Raman

Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter I first spoke with Dean when he was a Sophomore at Whitewater. Since then, his research experience has grown and  he has found his own research to pursue in the form of analyzing volcanic rocks from Iceland. This has not only equipped him with a number of skills, it has opened opportunities to pursue Grad School or  industry.  Dean joins our podcast to share his undergraduate college journey at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Getting started with Research, Volcanic Rock Research, Summer Internships, Minoring in Music, Performing at Carnegie Hall, and Advice for High Schoolers. Check Out: The College Application Workbooks for Juniors and Seniors In particular, we discuss the following with him:  UW Whitewater Experience Volcano Rock Research Geography Major Advice to High Schoolers Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Dean Wink, UW Whitewater [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Overall Whitewater Experience [] Starting Research [] Volcanic Research [] Research Impact [] Campus Activities [] Summers [] What Next? [] Minoring in Music [] Advice for High Schoolers [] Memories [] Our Guests: Dean Wink is studying Geography with a Geology emphasis, and Minoring in Music and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Memorable Quote: “The first time I think seeing my research abstract get accepted to present at the Geological Society of America was big for me. Now this conference is kind of like the big deal for us in the geology world.” Dean Wink. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript. Similar Episodes: College Experiences  Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email [email protected]. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Spotify.

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