I can attribute my interest in geography to my fantastic high school earth science teacher, "Doc". He introduced me to oceanography, geology, meteorology, astronomy, and lead me in a month-long field study in Wyoming.  With his urging I invested myself in the world of geography and have never looked back.

As an undergraduate in geography at Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania, I studied a wide range of geography topics. My main interests are rooted in Nature/Society issues.  Explore the Education section of this web site for more information about my geographic interests.

I have been accepted to Ohio University's graduate program in geography and look forward to starting this new chapter in my life.

I have had some wonderful university experiences which include membership with the Penn State Crew Team, a six-month stint in New Zealand, and an internship with National Geographic. Details of these events can be found in the Activities and Experience portions of his web site.

Overall, I hope this web site proves to be informative and enjoyable.

January, 2008 - I've started a paid internship with the Penn State Department of Geography.  I'll be compiling a database of undergraduate internships and working on its geographic visualization.  My work will expand upon the mashup found at this website.

February 11, 2008 - I have accepted a paid internship with the State College Borough Planning Office. I will be conducting research on the two Historic Districts in the borough, as well as taking archival photographs of the sites and creating a GIS database.

April 4, 2008 - I served as a Moderator at the Pennsylvania State portion of the National Geographic Bee at Shippensburg University.  I read 8 rounds of tough geographic questions to very bright 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.

May 17, 2008 - I officially graduated from Penn State with distinction and honors in Geography and a minor in GIS.  Whew!

Ongoing! - I am attempting to donate my hair to Pantene's Beautiful Lengths campaign which creates free wigs for women with cancer.  By August 2008 I should be able to donate 8 inches.

The website itself was my final project for a web design class specifically targeted towards Earth and Mineral Science students.