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Taking Tech Farther North: GMES Alum Caleb Kaminski on His Journey to Alaska

Caleb Kaminski in a parka with a knit hat and sunglasses outside in the snow.
Caleb Kaminski, geological engineering alumni, outside Utqiagvik, Alaska during an Arctic research expedition.

It all started with a geology course. After graduating high school, Michigan Tech alumnus Caleb Kaminski wasn’t sure what to study, but he knew it would be STEM-related. While working towards his associate’s degree at West Shore Community College, Kaminski tried it all, from aquacultural science to computer science to physics. “But everything clicked when I stumbled upon an introductory geology course,” says Kaminski. “I was hooked instantly!”

Even then, Kaminski knew he wanted his academic career to include more than just geology. “When I discovered Michigan Tech offered a degree in geological engineering, I was sure I found the right path to embark on. It combined my newfound love for geology with the challenging engineering component I was eager to be challenged by. And just like that, I found my perfect academic match!”