Martin Skacel
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Martin's D-Plan
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FallHanover, NH
Favorite Class: BIOL 16: EcologyIn this course, we covered all the basics of ecology: how organisms interact with each other and with their ecosystems. My favorite parts of the class were the labs: they took place outside and we explored ecological concepts around campus!
WinterHanover, NH
Favorite Class: EARS 21: Transforming Energy SystemsThis course was on everything energy: how we use it, how we generate it, and how we can improve our current energy systems in light of climate change. We visited nearby energy systems, including Dartmouth's very own heating and energy facilities. This course was awesome!
SpringHanover, NH
Favorite Class: ENGS 21: Intro to EngineeringThis was a project-based class where we chose an important issue and then designed a solution, using the principles and methods we learned in class. My group made a smart trash can to make recycling easier!
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FallHanover, NH
Favorite Class: ENGS 37: Environmental EngineeringThis was a course covering the basics of environmental engineering. Recycling, waste management, renewable energy, and everything in between!
WinterHanover, NH
Favorite Class: ENGS 33: Solid MechanicsThe fundamentals of engineering statics and mechanics, including a term-long project to design, build, and test a scale-model truss bridge!
SpringHanover, NH
Favorite Class: EARS 80.04: Climate ResilienceA new course at Dartmouth, this class paired us with a community partner in the Upper Valley area, and we helped them develop and implement a real-world climate resilience project! In my case, that was modeling flood risk and potential solutions for a local business.
SummerHanover, NH
Favorite Class: ENGS 24: Science of MaterialsSophomore summer! This course covered the basics of materials science, from quantum mechanics to the strength and performance of real-world materials. In also included a term-long project, where my group cast aluminum-silicon alloys and tested their properties.
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FallAmerican West
Favorite Class: The Stretch: Earth Sciences Study ProgramConsisting of three geoscience-focused classes, "The Stretch" is Dartmouth's Earth Sciences study abroad program traversing from Banff, Canada to the Grand Canyon, Arizona. It was an amazing experience!
The Beauty of a New England Winter
Growing up in New England and transitioning to living at Dartmouth, I'm all too familiar with the unpredictability (and beauty) of New England's weather. Let me tell you about it here!
My Classes this Winter (24W): Physics 13, Environmental Ethics, Energy Systems, and Writing 5 (Authenticity)
As my first winter term comes to an end, I wanted to provide some thoughts and reflections on my classes this term. Perhaps you'll find something you'd like to take someday!
Club Swim at Dartmouth!
I'm on the club swim team here at Dartmouth. Read further if you want to know more about what club sports at Dartmouth are like!
Transforming Energy Systems (EARS 21) and Dartmouth's Energy Future
This term, I've been taking a class called "Transforming Energy Systems: Keeping the Lights on While Saving the Planet." It's an awesome class where we've been taking field trips and learning about Dartmouth's energy future. Read more about it here!
Powder Day at the Dartmouth Skiway!
Dartmouth College owns and operates its own skiway… the Dartmouth Skiway! Today, I visited for the first time. Read about what it's like to have slopes so close to campus!
The Irving Institute's First-Year Fellows Program: Fall Term
This term, I joined the Dartmouth Irving Institute's First-Year Fellows program, a new initiative designed to help first-year students get involved with sustainable energy at Dartmouth. Read about it here!
My Classes this Fall (23F): Ecology, Sociology, and Spanish
As my first term at Dartmouth comes to an end, I wanted to provide some thoughts and reflections on my classes this term. Take a look... maybe you'll find something you'd like to take!
A Look Inside of Biology 16: My Ecology Lab!
Many STEM courses at Dartmouth have a "Lab" component. What does this mean? Take a look inside of one of the STEM "Lab" courses here: Ecology! This week, we investigated Aquatic Invertebrates in local streams.
Hanover Happenings: Family Weekend and Visits from Friends
The past week has been busy! Not only was it Family Weekend and then midterms week, but two of my friends from high school came to visit! Let me tell you about these exciting events at Dartmouth…
My Favorite Spots on Campus So Far!
Dartmouth has beautiful architecture and atmosphere… but I've found that there are more cool spots hidden around campus than generally meet the eye. Let me show you some of my favorite places I've discovered at the College so far!