Honor Society® member
Joshua Vandehey
- Portland State University?utm_source=Campaigner
- Geology
- Class of 2017
- North Plains, Oregon
Member since August 2014
About
Currently I am a Sophomore at Portland State University working toward a Bachelor's degree in Geology. I am also minoring in Physics and Mathematics. I hope to eventually have a job related to geology here in Oregon once I get both my Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Geology.
Education
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Portland State University
Geology
2013
Honors and awards
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Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence
An award that honors high school music students for their dedication and accomplishments in music.
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High School Salutatorian
A student who has earned a 3.98 unweighted GPA while in high school.
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High School Honors Diploma
A student who has earned a GPA of at least 3.5 and has taken at least 8 advanced courses while in high school.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Any job in the field of geology would interest me. Some stand out options for me would be work in groundwater, landslide prevention, and/or volcano observation/research.
- Graduate school interests
Once I get my Bachelor's degree, I plan on getting my Master's degree in Geology as well.
- Outside the classroom
During the summer, I enjoy hiking and rock hounding here in the state of Oregon. Otherwise, I love to read fantasy novels and play video games. I also play the trombone in my spare time.
Volunteering
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Library Volunteer
Hillsboro Main Library
Sep 2012 – Jun 2013
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
