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Daniel J Colwell
Daniel Colwell is a Physical Scientist with the USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program.
After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Geological Sciences, Dan was selected for the 2019 National Association of Geoscience Teachers—USGS Cooperative Summer Fellowship Program. During his internship with USGS, he conducted geophysical investigations for lithium resources in the Great Basin, NV and geothermal resources in northern CA.
During his graduate studies at the University of Wyoming, Dan used electron microscopy and GIS tools to explore how complex fault systems drive deep hydrothermal circulation and high-temperature metamorphism at the Earth's slowest mid-ocean ridges. He also worked as a Contract Geologist for the Wyoming State Geological Survey, where he co-led digital field mapping and petrographic sample analysis to help create the Geologic Map of the Phantom Lake Quadrangle in the Medicine Bow Mountains of WY.
In 2024, Dan joined the USGS as a Physical Scientist, Pathways Recent Graduate in the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program supporting STATEMAP, FEDMAP, EDMAP, the National Geologic Map Database, and other USGS mapping initiatives.
Science and Products
Best Student Geologic Map Competition at the Geological Society of America (GSA) Connects Annual Meeting
Each year, the USGS runs a poster session at the Geological Society of America (GSA) Connects Annual Meeting in which participants present their geologic mapping work. The top three student-authored geologic maps receive awards and recognition at a ceremony sponsored by GSA, GSA Foundation, Association of American State Geologists, American Institute of Professional Geologists, American...
EDMAP
As the educational component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP), EDMAP partners with colleges and universities to train the next generation of geologic mappers. To receive information related to the EDMAP Program, click on the button below:
BSGMC 2025 Winners Stage
This is an image of the top two winners from the competition holding their awards along with contest sponsors.
Science and Products
Best Student Geologic Map Competition at the Geological Society of America (GSA) Connects Annual Meeting
Each year, the USGS runs a poster session at the Geological Society of America (GSA) Connects Annual Meeting in which participants present their geologic mapping work. The top three student-authored geologic maps receive awards and recognition at a ceremony sponsored by GSA, GSA Foundation, Association of American State Geologists, American Institute of Professional Geologists, American...
EDMAP
As the educational component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP), EDMAP partners with colleges and universities to train the next generation of geologic mappers. To receive information related to the EDMAP Program, click on the button below:
BSGMC 2025 Winners Stage
This is an image of the top two winners from the competition holding their awards along with contest sponsors.
This is an image of the top two winners from the competition holding their awards along with contest sponsors.
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