In May, John earned his Bachelor's in geology from Princeton University, and this coming fall, he will head right back to school to pursue a PhD in Geophysics from Stanford University. John has a strong interest in carbon sequestration research, and he will continue to follow developments in national energy policy as well as natural hazards and mining legislation for the Government Affairs Program through August.

Publications while at AGI: 
Vermylen, J. Where to Put Liquefied Natural Gas, The Professional Geologist, Nov 2005.

John is attending Stanford University for his Ph.D. in Geophysics. (8/09)

Bridget is originally from Helena, MT and is currently a senior at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. She is majoring in geology with a comparative politics minor. Bridget has worked as an intern for the Dutchess County Soil and Water Conservation District, at an organic farm in Montana, and as a page in the Montana State Senate. She has also participated in the Presidential Classroom program. This summer, Bridget became the resident expert on the timely issue of high oil and gas prices as well as mercury contamination.

Publications while at AGI:
Martin, B. Pining over Defining Refining in a Doomed Generation of Regulations:Refining Capacity is One Tricky Business!!!, The Professional Geologist, Nov 2004.

Ashlee is a senior at the California Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo on the central coast of California where she is majoring in Earth science with a sustainable environments minor. Originally from San Diego, CA, she has worked as an intern with the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department and has participated in soil judging and other student activities sponsored by the Soil Science Society of America. Ashlee gained insight on budget issues, Yucca Mountain and natural hazards legislation this summer.

Publications while at AGI:
Dere, A. Earth Science and Congress: An Inseparable Duo, The Professional Geologist, Nov 2004.

Emily Scott is a senior geology and government double major at Bowdoin College.

Publications while at AGI:
Scott, E. In Search of Certainty: The Hardrock Mining Industry Presses for National Mining Policy, The Professional Geologist, Nov 2003.

Deric Learman received his bachelor’s degree in geology from Central Michigan University in May and began graduate school in environmental geochemistry at Virginia Tech this fall.

Publications while at AGI:
Learnman, D. High Energy Cost Sparks Congressional Interest, The Professional Geologist, Nov 2003.

Deric completed his PhD in Geosciences at Virginia Tech and was a research associate at Harvard. Deric is now an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Central Michigan University (8/11)

Brett is a master’s student in environmental geology at Vanderbilt University.

Publications while at AGI:
Beaulieu, B. How Far Upstream? Interests, Science, and the Reach of the Clean Water Act, The Professional Geologist, Nov 2003.

Evelyn graduated from Smith College in May with a bachelor's degree in geology. She will begin working this fall with Limno-Tech Inc., an environmental consulting firm, in Washington, DC.

Publications while at AGI:
Kim, E. DOE's Accelerated Cleanup Initiative: More Than Just a Quick Fix?, The Professional Geologist, Nov 2002.

Sarah graduated this May with a bachelor's degree in geology from the College of William and Mary. She now works in northern Virginia for ICF Consulting.

Publications while at AGI:
Riggen, S. Finding a Role for Science in Homeland Security, The Professional Geologist, Nov 2002.

David has returned to Louisiana State University to complete his Master's degree in geology.

Publications while at AGI:
Viator, D. Energy from Federal Lands: Opening Up For Business, The Professional Geologist, Nov 2002.

Chris attended Arizona State University for a master's degree in volcanology.

Publications while at AGI:
Eisinger, C. Brownfields Legislation: Making the Grass Greener on the Other Side, The Professional Geologist, Nov 2001.