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26 Science studnets did a 12 day field course in Iceland

Posted on June 10, 2019

The course focuses on how active volcanic, geothermal and glacial geology creates a dynamic and diverse ecology and influences the history and identity of Iceland. Students spent nine days on the southern coast of Iceland and three days in Reykjavik. Highlights were a Jeep expedition to the top of Island Mountain Glacier and a hike up Eldfell volcano which erupted in 1973, covering most of the island in volcanic ash and remains warms to the touch.

“The field course gives students unmatched exposure to both historical and modern science and culture,” says Associate Professor Chad Harvey who supervised the students with Professor and 3M National Teaching Fellow Carolyn Eyles. “It’s a great opportunity for cross-year learning and peer-to-peer exchange.”

Students representing Honours Life Science, Physics, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Biology, Arts and Science and Integrated Science gave field presentations on geology, ecology and culture, group presentations and completed oral exams before returning to Hamilton.

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