Friends & Alumni of WMU Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences

09/22/2026

Our Bronco alumni continue to impress! Check out this recent feature on our friend Dr. Adam Milewski (PhD Geosciences 2014).

For most of his early life, Adam Milewski was convinced he was going to be a lawyer. He didn't feel particularly drawn to pursue a legal career, but everyone else told him he should pursue it. “As the youngest of five kids, I felt like I had to have a voice,” he said. “I never

09/21/2026

https://www.michigan.gov/pfasresponse/engagement/2026/09/25/mgs-wmu-pfas-symposium

There are two major classes of firefighting foam: Class A and Class B. Class B is also called Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) and is usually created using PFAS. It is a highly effective foam used for fighting high-hazard flammable liquid fires, like gasoline, oil, and jet fuel.

08/26/2026

Mark your calendars... we hope to see you on Oct. 9th!

04/24/2026

Almost a wrap for Spring '26!

04/03/2026

Low-flying helicopters carrying strange-looking equipment will take to the air soon over 16 Southwest Michigan counties to map geology and aquifers. The helicopter survey is part of a cooperative study between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) that aims to enhance our understanding and protection of Michigan’s vast groundwater reserves.

The USGS helicopter surveys will continue through summer over 16 Southwest Michigan counties to map geology and aquifers.

04/01/2026

Did you take the Hydro Field Camp at WMU (or another hydro-focused field camp in the U.S. or Canada)?

A group of universities and professionals is seeking feedback to see how well these field camps prepare students for today’s geoscience careers and how they can be improved.

If you’ve participated, please take 10 minutes to share your experience. Your input really matters!

Feel free to share with others who’ve done a hydro field camp!