Brett Jackson

“I chose Carthage because it offered me opportunities that are almost nonexistent at this level in the U.S. The Carthage Institute of 古生物学, along with the Dinosaur Discovery Museum, provided me with ways to improve my skills in writing, interpersonal communication, 和研究, 和 to learn skills to give me a competitive chance to get into graduate school. Because of Prof. 卡尔和 梅根·塞茨, the three main pillars of 古生物学 are offered at Carthage: research, 实地考察, 和 laboratory work.”

“Carthage faculty have greatly impacted me over the years. Through many of my classes, I learned how to process the world around me 和 was shown experiences on 和 off campus that have let me appreciate what 和 how I learn at Carthage. By far, the most impactful faculty member has been Prof. 卡尔. As my advisor 和 mentor, he helped me on my college journey 和 is helping me toward graduate school. He introduced me to people 和 professionals worldwide 和 opened the door to future opportunities I wouldn’t have otherwise.”

“I am a member of the Trailstompers Outdoor Club 和 Entomology Club, 和 I am treasurer of the 古生物学 Club. The clubs do a lot of activities on 和 off campus. These include museum visits, talking about new 和 future research, outdoor activities, 和, most recently, a visit to an urban farm. It’s great being part of these clubs because they gave me these experiences.”

“I was given many opportunities through Carthage, the Carthage Institute of 古生物学, 和 student clubs. Carthage has allowed me to go to the Society of Vertebrate 古生物学 annual meeting. This opportunity introduced me to professionals from around the world 和 opened the door to graduate school in the future. I’ve also been able to learn 和 explore the area with museum visits 和 community events. And I’ve been able to meet many people from campus 和 community through these events.”

“Once I graduate from Carthage, I hope to get accepted into a master’s program in 古生物学. 在那之后, I plan to get my PhD to get a research job in which I can travel 和 continue learning well into my future career.”

“My favorite spot on campus is in the basement of the 大卫. Straz小. Center. The area is usually quiet, with lots of seating, open room, 和 a beautiful view of Lake Michigan. I have studied 和 worked on homework at this spot alone as well as with friends 和 classmates. I have spent many long nights learning anatomy on the whiteboard there. The spot is where they hold Bugs 和 Coffee — an event on Tuesday mornings in which the Biology Department shows their live or preserved insects while attendees enjoy free coffee. It’s a great spot that combines classwork, tradition, 和 friends.”