Geoscience Alumni Spotlights
Stephanie Bradshaw
Class Year: ’17
Majors: Geography, Earth Science, Physics
Current Hometown: Middleton, Wis.
Job:
Graduate student
“I developed a confidence in my abilities, which has been critical for my success as a researcher.”
Rebecca Joas
Class Year: 2022
Majors: Geoscience, GIS
Current Hometown: Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Job:
GIS Analyst at GeWalt Hamilton Associates
“Working on meaningful projects that positively impact the community has been rewarding, and the variety of these projects keeps my role exciting and challenging.”
John Nerge
Class Year: ’09
Majors: Geography
Current Hometown: Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Job:
GIS Coordinator for the City of Brooklyn Park
“Carthage prepared me for my career by helping me to develop my critical thinking skills, and by providing me with experience interacting with a wide variety of professors, peers, and subjects.”
Kevin Steltzriede
Class Year: ’15
Majors: Geography and Earth Science
Current Hometown: Pingree Grove, Illinois
Job:
GIS Specialist for the City of Naperville Public Works Department
“Having the opportunity to continually learn new concepts and skills has been enjoyable and valuable.”
Erik Thorkelson
Class Year: ’17
Majors: Geography and Earth Science
Current Hometown: Maple Grove, Minnesota
Job:
GIS Analyst at SRF Consulting Group
“I believe I left Carthage very well rounded as a human being and having a variety of skills really helps you think critically and problem solve.”
Caitlin Zant
Class Year: ’12
Majors: Geography and Earth Science, History
Current Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
Job:
Maritime Archaeologist
“I would likely not be in the career I am today if I had not attended Carthage. It truly was a remarkable experience.”
Caitlyn Zarzar
Class Year: ’13
Majors: Geography, Earth Science
Current Hometown: North Carolina
Job:
Manager of STEM Theaters
“I give back to the community by working for a non-profit and teaching kids of all ages and backgrounds to be inspired by STEM.”