Brandon Crawford
Year Graduated: 
2015
Geoscientist
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Submitted: 
Sep 13, 2019

Job description

I work in the applied science field on a wide variety of projects relating to seismic hazards, geotechnology, and national security.

Why did you choose this program?

While working on a degree in Oceanography I took a Geology course that opened my mind to a new way of thinking about our planet. From there it only took a semester for me to change my major and focus to Geology. Humboldt Geology’s strong tectonic focus, with an emphasis on field-based observations, resonated with me and has helped focus my interests ever since.

How did this program prepare you for your job?

Humboldt’s Geology program provided me with extensive opportunities to get involved in research. The field work I learned during my degree has a propelled me through my further education and employment. Professors also encouraged individual undergraduate research but were always around to assist. The skillset and mindset to think about problems in multiple ways, and to bounce these ideas off of others has carried me through all of my post-graduation career.

What did you enjoy most about the program?

Field work, without a doubt, getting to see the awesome geology around Humboldt County after reading about it during classes.

What would you say to prospective students who are thinking about applying to this program?

Take or sit in on an introductory geology course. Geology is a very broad umbrella for an amazing field of science. The introductory classes at Humboldt give a great chance to experience a little of all the variable fields in geology. Get involved in research as soon as possible, talk to professors and other students about what they are working on and if they could use any help.

Other comments?

<p>Humboldt Geology is an exceptional program that is well known by field geologists. I consistently meet Humboldt Geology alumni while working, all of which have nothing but fond memories for their times at Humboldt.</p>

Kurt Fraese, 1982 »
President
Fraese and Associates, LLC

Sylvia Nicovich, 2015 »
Tectonic Geomorphologist/Paleoseismologist
United States Bureau of Reclamation

Michelle Robinson, 2016 »
Staff Geologist
Pacific Watershed Associates

Brandon Crawford, 2015 »
Geoscientist
Los Alamos National Laboratory

David Draper, 1985 »
Deputy Chief Scientist
NASA Headquarters


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