Chris Maike

Glacial/Surficial Geologist for the North Dakota Geological Survey.

Why did you choose your major?

Following my freshman year, I took the Intro Geology field course in Montana. I was instantly hooked and became a Geology major that coming fall.

Memories of Calvin

• Great Field Trips (Montana, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and many others)
• Superior Professors

What at Calvin preprared your for your career?

• Calvin's wide array of geology course offerings
• The writing and speaking skills gained at Calvin were very helpful coming into graduate school.

Life after Calvin

• I completed my Master's in Geology at the University of Toledo in 2014. My research focus was on coastal stratigraphy and barrier island transgression in the Assateague Island region.
• I finished a PhD program at the University of Delaware. I worked with a team of coastal engineers to understand current circulation near Indian River Inlet, Delaware.

What are you doing now?

I am now a Glacial/Surficial Geologist for the North Dakota Geological Survey.

Advice to current students

• Study hard and enjoy every minute of Calvin. Take as much math and physics as possible.
• Go to conferences and meet other students and professors. The connections made at conferences can be the difference getting accepted to graduate school.