Elliot Miller, an environmental geoscience major with a minor in physics, chose Wooster for the liberal arts education, competitive athletics, and strong sense of community. His I.S., conducted with Meagen Pollock, Marian Senter Nixon Professor of Natural Sciences, analyzes samples from Iceland’s Western Volcanic Zone with implications for identifying volcanic activity on Mars. He studied abroad in Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands and interned with Wooster’s earth sciences department. In addition to serving as a three-year student assistant athletic trainer, Elliot participates in Geology Club and Bluegrass Jam and competes on the men’s soccer team. His achievements include recognition as an Academic and Athletic All-American and receipt of an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. After graduation, he plans to pursue graduate studies in geophysics.