IU Southeast Geoscience

A great article about Geoscience alumnus Patrick Haulter!

Indiana University Southeast 2013 alumnus Patrick Haulter is demonstrating how students can move seamlessly from academic study into a meaningful career aligned with their passions. Haulter now serves as Property Manager at Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana, where he oversees nearly every aspect of park operations and helps shape visitor experiences in one of Indiana’s most visited natural spaces.

Learn more about Patrick's story here: https://news.iu.edu/southeast/live/news/51139-iu-southeast-alumnus-patrick-haulter

Tonight we celebrated our graduates at the School of Natural Sciences Commencement Celebration! Pictured are three of our graduates (Lily, Chelsea, and Owen) along with Teaching Professor Clint Franklin and Senior Lecturer Jennie Lathem. We are looking forward to celebrating with all of our graduates Thursday morning at Commencement!

Senior Geoscience majors Owen Harmon and Kenneth Yount presented their research titled ‘An Analysis of Streamflow in Relation to Climate in the Muscatatuck River Basin, Southern Indiana’ last Friday at the 22nd Annual IU Southeast Student Conference and Showcase. Their Faculty Mentor was Dr. Todd Grote.

Over 300 students presented research and creative work at this year’s Student Conference and Showcase.

**Internship Opportunity**

The Indiana Geological and Water Survey (IGWS) is now accepting applications for the Paul Potter Internship Program. Last summer, IU Southeast student and now graduate, Grant Qualkenbush, completed this internship and had a great experience. Click this link to read more about the internship: https://igws.iu.edu/news/story/2026-potterinterns

This opportunity is open to current IU undergraduate and master’s students interested in geoscience. Interns will work in either luminescence geochronology lab work or hydrologic data analysis, gaining hands-on experience in field, lab, and GIS-based research.

This is a Paid Internship | 29–40 hours/week | Up to 10 weeks (May 26 – July 31, 2026) | Lodging provided

Apply for job here: https://hrms.iu.edu/psc/PH1PRD_PUB/EMPLOYEE/HRMS_PUB/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U

Priority Registration Week is right around the corner. Step #1 is scheduling an appointment with your advisor – and that’s what you’ll be able to do during Advising Prep Week.

Drop in between 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 or 24 and schedule your appointment with your advisor. Meeting with your advisor is crucial for preparing for registration.

During your advisor appointment, you’ll receive guidance on planning your path in Stellic and determine what classes you need to take. After your appointment, you’ll be all ready for Priority Registration Week.

This week!

Save the date! The IU Southeast Spring Career Fair is happening April 9th.

Employers- if you haven’t already, sign up through our recruitment link to stay in the know about upcoming campus recruiting opportunities, including this event. Career Fair registration will be opening soon, and we'll notify individuals on this list first.

https://go.iu.edu/8wZN

Make life easier – get your schedule wrapped up before the holiday frenzy hits.

Drop in on Dec. 11 or 15 between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. for advising, class planning, and instant registration.

No appointment needed!
Location: University Center South, suite 100
Check in: Grenadier Welcome Center
Learn more: https://go.iu.edu/8wi5

It’s time to get registered for Spring and Summer classes. It’s essential that you meet with your advisor to ensure you’re on the right path to graduation.

Now is the time to register for Spring and Summer classes! Set up a time to meet with your advisor and learn how you can use Stellic to chart your pathway to your degree. Don't miss out on the classes you need, sign up today.

Register here: http://southeast.iu.edu/register

It's Priority Registration Week! Now is the time to meet with your advisor, learn how to use Stellic to plan your journey to your degree, and get signed up for Spring and Summer classes.