*Meteorites: The History and Mystery of Raining Rocks
Seminar Lab Location :
In-person only at U of Minnesota Keller Hall Room 3-230
Address: 200 Union St. SE, Minneapolis MN (parking ramp is next door)
Lecture start time 7:00 PM CT
Seminar Lab Details:
Abstract: I want to start by saying thanks for another opportunity to talk to the Geological Society of MN. Looking forward to the talk! We have some truly remarkable specimens to show and hopefully the talk will be entertaining.
Biography: I'm a Masters prepared Nurse Practitioner in the Neonatal ICU at the University of Minnesota, where I have been practicing for 14 years. Interestingly, it was my medical career that, by pure chance, ignited my passion for meteorites 7 years ago. I was at a medical conference in Jackson, WY. My kids dragged me into a fossil shop where they had a large meteorite for sale. That was all it took to immediately fuel a meteorite addiction.
Today, I am a "citizen scientist" meteorite hunter, educator, and owner of Minnesota Meteorites, LLC. MNM is now the largest commercial cutting, curation, and restoration company on the planet. We have the newest and most advanced precision cutting equipment to work on some of the most rare and valuable rocks known to humans. website: https://www.mnmeteorites.com/
We partner with any number of Universities, Museums, and collectors, including NASA, the Smithsonian, Chicago Field Museum, Arizona State University, and many others, to procure, protect, sample, and sell the rarest space rocks known.
*Meteorites: The History and Mystery of Raining Rocks
Seminar Lab Location :
In-person only at U of Minnesota Keller Hall Room 3-230
Address: 200 Union St. SE, Minneapolis MN (parking ramp is next door)
Lecture start time 7:00 PM CT
Seminar Lab Details:
Abstract: I want to start by saying thanks for another opportunity to talk to the Geological Society of MN. Looking forward to the talk! We have some truly remarkable specimens to show and hopefully the talk will be entertaining.
Biography: I'm a Masters prepared Nurse Practitioner in the Neonatal ICU at the University of Minnesota, where I have been practicing for 14 years. Interestingly, it was my medical career that, by pure chance, ignited my passion for meteorites 7 years ago. I was at a medical conference in Jackson, WY. My kids dragged me into a fossil shop where they had a large meteorite for sale. That was all it took to immediately fuel a meteorite addiction.
Today, I am a "citizen scientist" meteorite hunter, educator, and owner of Minnesota Meteorites, LLC. MNM is now the largest commercial cutting, curation, and restoration company on the planet. We have the newest and most advanced precision cutting equipment to work on some of the most rare and valuable rocks known to humans. website: https://www.mnmeteorites.com/
We partner with any number of Universities, Museums, and collectors, including NASA, the Smithsonian, Chicago Field Museum, Arizona State University, and many others, to procure, protect, sample, and sell the rarest space rocks known.
Paul F. Putzier, P.G., CGP, Hydrogeologist Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Seminar Lab Subject:
Science, Politics & Psychology: How do we form opinions about complex scientific problems?
Seminar Lab Location :
In-person only at U of Minnesota Keller Hall Room 3-230
Address: 200 Union St. SE, Minneapolis MN (parking ramp is next door)
Lecture start time 7:00 PM CT
Seminar Lab Details:
Summary:Some recent projects forced me to face the challenge of communicating and advancing complex scientific ideas in a charged political and public environment. We all want answers – but are we willing to do the hard mental work to understand the complexities before jumping to conclusions or advocating for solutions? One project partner asked me, “Will the horse (science) ever be in front of the cart (solutions) on this project?” Probably not. Whether it is opinions about groundwater and surface water interaction, climate change, or if eggs are good or bad for us, scientists find themselves facing sometimes bizarre and unfounded opinions. Sometimes those crazy opinions are our own! Why is this, and what should our personal response be? Are we willing to challenge our long-held opinions, or are we more comfortable putting our heads in the sand? Well, let’s have some fun and talk about those questions, and maybe we will come up with a few new opinions.
Biography:Paul, a Minnesota Professional Geologist and AIPG Certified Professional Geologist, is the Supervisor for the DNR’s County Geologic Atlas team. The team is responsible for completing detailed mapping of aquifers at the county scale. Prior to taking the supervisor position, Paul was a Lead Hydrogeologist at DNR developing the agency’s new Groundwater Management Area program and as the Project Manager for the North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area and had extensive involvement determining why water levels got so low in White Bear Lake (Ask about his trial appearance). Before joining DNR, Paul held positions as Operations Manager, Project Manager and Senior Hydrogeologist over the last 25 years for several national consulting firms. Paul held the offices of Secretary-Treasurer for MGWA, President, Vice President, Director and Secretary Treasurer for the AIPG Minnesota Section. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology/Geophysics from University of Wisconsin, Madison (Go Bucky!) and a Master of Science in Geology from the University of South Florida, Tampa (Go Bulls!). Paul is looking for new ‘age appropriate’ hobbies (sadly, no more hockey) and welcomes your suggestions.
Paul F. Putzier, P.G., CGP, Hydrogeologist Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Seminar Lab Subject:
Science, Politics & Psychology: How do we form opinions about complex scientific problems?
Seminar Lab Location :
In-person only at U of Minnesota Keller Hall Room 3-230
Address: 200 Union St. SE, Minneapolis MN (parking ramp is next door)
Lecture start time 7:00 PM CT
Seminar Lab Details:
Summary:Some recent projects forced me to face the challenge of communicating and advancing complex scientific ideas in a charged political and public environment. We all want answers – but are we willing to do the hard mental work to understand the complexities before jumping to conclusions or advocating for solutions? One project partner asked me, “Will the horse (science) ever be in front of the cart (solutions) on this project?” Probably not. Whether it is opinions about groundwater and surface water interaction, climate change, or if eggs are good or bad for us, scientists find themselves facing sometimes bizarre and unfounded opinions. Sometimes those crazy opinions are our own! Why is this, and what should our personal response be? Are we willing to challenge our long-held opinions, or are we more comfortable putting our heads in the sand? Well, let’s have some fun and talk about those questions, and maybe we will come up with a few new opinions.
Biography:Paul, a Minnesota Professional Geologist and AIPG Certified Professional Geologist, is the Supervisor for the DNR’s County Geologic Atlas team. The team is responsible for completing detailed mapping of aquifers at the county scale. Prior to taking the supervisor position, Paul was a Lead Hydrogeologist at DNR developing the agency’s new Groundwater Management Area program and as the Project Manager for the North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area and had extensive involvement determining why water levels got so low in White Bear Lake (Ask about his trial appearance). Before joining DNR, Paul held positions as Operations Manager, Project Manager and Senior Hydrogeologist over the last 25 years for several national consulting firms. Paul held the offices of Secretary-Treasurer for MGWA, President, Vice President, Director and Secretary Treasurer for the AIPG Minnesota Section. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology/Geophysics from University of Wisconsin, Madison (Go Bucky!) and a Master of Science in Geology from the University of South Florida, Tampa (Go Bulls!). Paul is looking for new ‘age appropriate’ hobbies (sadly, no more hockey) and welcomes your suggestions.
