Student Profiles

Annina Hazel ’12

Chesapeake City, Md. | Bohemia Manor High School

Major: Earth & Environmental Sciences

Minor: Philosophy

Clubs/Activities: Alpha Delta Pi social sorority, Susquehanna University Symphonic Band

Post-Graduation Plans: I hope to find a job in environmental regulation or consulting.

The most exciting thing about studying earth and environmental science at Susquehanna: The most exciting thing about studying earth and environmental sciences at Susquehanna University is the opportunity to work with enthusiastic faculty in a region of Pennsylvania where there is so much opportunity to learn from the natural world surrounding us, from the interesting geologic history, to the Susquehanna River and its watershed, to the impact of the growing Marcellus Shale industry.

Independent research experience: I am involved in an independent research project on the ethics concerning the fracturing of the Marcellus shale in Pennsylvania’s state lands. This has been a beneficial project for me since it combines my earth and environmental sciences major and philosophy minor. I feel lucky that Susquehanna University has given me the opportunity to combine my interests in such a way and learn more about the area in which I live. 

Aaron Booterbaugh ’12

Pottstown, Pa. | Pottsgrove High
Major: Earth & Environmental Sciences

Clubs/Activities: Men’s Rugby Club

Post-Graduation Plans: Hope to attend graduate school for geophysics or possibly environmental engineering

Meaningful faculty connection: I am very close with Dr. Lachhab, my advisor. He helped me start my research project here at Susquehanna and has been a good teacher, advisor, and friend.

Summer research experience: I have done summer research with Dr. Lachhab. We worked in geophysics looking for a buried building foundation. This project has actually allowed me to attend conferences all over Pennsylvania. I even attended the annual Geologic Society of America conference in Denver, Colo., I presented my work to professionals and students.

Collin Littlefield ’13

Hummelstown, Pa. | Hershey High School
Major: Earth & Environmental Science
Minor: Spanish

Clubs/Activities: Geoclub, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Asian Cultural Association, SU Swings 

Meaningful faculty connection: The most meaningful connection I have made is with Dr. Ressler. His Soil Science class has taught me the most because it combines the knowledge that I have gained from other classes like Geology, Chemistry, and Water Resources into one applicable field of earth and environmental science. Dr. Ressler is easily approachable and relates to students well.

Biggest academic challenge: The biggest academic challenge to date, for me, probably was chemistry, because it taught me how to write good scientific reports. It also set a foundation for all the sciences. I have found that all of my environmental classes have an application of chemistry.