Geology master's students go public: Harquail and Sudbury prospector group partner to give students a platform to present projects outside classroom.

• Date: 01 May 2019
• Author: McKinley, Karen

Studying for a master's degree can be an isolating endeavour as students work with professors and colleagues to complete projects, rarely presenting their findings to a broader audience.

Now there's an outlet for geology master's students looking to present to the public, connect with professionals, and exchange information.

The Sudbury Prospectors and Developers Association (SPDA) and Laurentian University's Harquail School of Earth Sciences have put together a program allowing students to present their projects beyond the classroom.

Though the program has been in the works for a while, they started having students come to the prospectors' meetings to present their projects in January, according to Blake Mobray, a master's who also serves as a student liaison with the SPDA.

"Students are always encouraged to come to the meetings to listen to talks. It's a great way for them to hear from the older generation and industry insiders about history and information they may not be aware of."

"With these...