Martin Skacel
Class of 2027
Martin's D-Plan
What's a D-Plan?
Visiting Volcanoes, The Grand Canyon, and… Other Planets: "The Stretch" at Dartmouth
On the final segment of The Stretch, we explored other planets, walked atop volcanoes, and went to the very bottom of the Grand Canyon (and back). Read about it here.
Posted 02/24/2026 at 9:00 AMAll Photo Posts
Searching for Life in Death Valley: "The Stretch" at Dartmouth
The Sierra Nevadas, Death Valley, and Yosemite. Mapping our surface and searching for the earliest evidence of life on the Earth Sciences study program. Read about it here.
Posted 02/18/2026 at 9:00 AMAll Photo Posts
National Parks as a Classroom: "The Stretch" at Dartmouth
Have you ever wanted to learn about the science behind America's National Parks? Or just wanted to visit them? You'll do both on The Stretch!
Posted 02/11/2026 at 9:00 AMAll Photo Posts
Mining for Gold in Montana: "The Stretch" at Dartmouth
If you're a prospective geology, mining, or resources student, this post is for you. "The Stretch" is Dartmouth's field geology program, and it covers exactly those areas!
Posted 02/5/2026 at 9:00 AMAll Photo Posts
Geologic Mapping in Wyoming: "The Stretch" at Dartmouth
Are you interested in mapping our planet and its geology? If so, read on. This post discusses Dartmouth's Earth Sciences Study Abroad, "The Stretch."
Posted 01/24/2026 at 9:00 AMAll Photo Posts
Exploring Glaciers in Canada: "The Stretch" at Dartmouth
Have you ever wanted to study glaciers? On Dartmouth's Earth Sciences study program, you'll do exactly that. Read about it here.
Posted 01/15/2026 at 9:00 AMAll Photo Posts
Your Dartmouth "First-Year Trips" Family
This year, I led a Dartmouth First-Year Trip. It was one of the most rewarding things I've been a part of at Dartmouth so far. Read about it here!
Posted 10/27/2024 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
My Classes this Spring (24S): Physics 14, Intro to Engineering, and Nature-Based Solutions
As my first year (and first spring) at Dartmouth had come 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!
Posted 10/4/2024 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
A Look Inside of ENGS 21: Intro to Engineering
As I've been exploring engineering at Dartmouth, one of my favorite classes so far has been ENGS 21: Introduction to Engineering. Read about it here!
Posted 06/28/2024 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
A Look Inside of Physics 13 and 14: My Labs!
Here's some information on labs at Dartmouth and my experience with the physics labs I've had here so far!
Posted 05/16/2024 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts