David Muerdter:  

I was a slow starter and took 6 years to get my undergrad degree. I graduated with a BS in Geology from Oregon State University. I then joined the Peace Corps and spent three plus years in Malaysia from late '69 to early '73. The first year I taught high school physics then switched to work in the Malaysian Geologic Survey where I investigated tin deposits in the Straits of Malacca. A great eye-opening experience. Then I went back to school in Oceanography where I took my time again. After 8 years I popped out with a PhD in Geological Oceanography from the University of Rhode Island. Instead of taking the academic route, I went into industry. For the last 40 years I have been a geophysicist first for Amoco Exploration then for the software firm Sierra Geophysics, then moved into consulting. In 2009 I developed a 1-week geophysics class for a company called PetroSkills. For 10 years I travel about 4 or 5 times a year to different countries to teach the class - great travel opportunities! Now I'm retired. I learne...Expand for more