Augustana College junior Niah Tyler in New Mexico interning this summer on a geophysical research program in New Mexico with RESESS (Research Experiences in Solid Earth Science for Students
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 16, 2023) — Augustana College junior Niah Tyler, a Geology major from Silvis, IL, is interning this summer on a geophysical research program in New Mexico with RESESS (Research Experiences in Solid Earth Science for Students).
RESESS is funded by the National Science Foundation, NASA and the US Geographical Survey. It is dedicated to increasing the diversity of students entering the geosciences.
Tyler recently explored San Lorenzo Canyon, installed seismometers, and conducted shallow seismic experiments to locate subsurface faults.
This summer more than 180 Augustana College students are engaged in summer internships, with students interning in twenty states and eight countries.
Known for sparking passionate curiosity, Augustana College is an empowering home to explore over ninety areas of study. Augustana's innovative program, Augie Choice, transforms students into global citizens, thinkers, and doers with a $2,000 grant to explore the world, complete an internship, or conduct research with a professor. Augustana students achieve a balance inside and outside of the classroom; ranking top ten in all divisions for Academic All Americans. Transformed to be different, current students and alumni include health-care heroes, Nobel Prize-winners, CEOs, college presidents, and leaders across all continents. The college enrolls 2,500 curious changemakers who get energized by four years as part of a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.
