Josh Junkert worked with Dr. Courtney Young on his master’s program in the field of Metallurgical Engineering. Josh spent the summer at Griffith University performing cutting-edge research relating to the global gold mining industry.

Griffith University is located in Brisbane, in the sunshine state of Queensland.  With 1.1 million people, Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city. Brisbane has a subtropical climate with average highs of 70 degrees in the winter and 85 degrees in the summer. The city is a modern cosmopolitan center with museums, cafes, shopping and nightlife. The city offers beaches, river walks, gardens, wildlife parks with the country's largest population of koalas.

Concerning his work while at Griffith University, Josh stated, “Research was conducted using a red-laser Raman spectrometer constructed by Dr. Gregory Hope, the Head of Science and a professor of physical chemistry, to retrieve surface-enhanced spectral data pertaining to my thesis subject of interest. Special thanks go to Gretel, Kim, and Carolyn, Ph.D. students of Dr. Hope, for their time and patience while I learned the facilities available.”

In reference to Montana Tech’s Thesis Abroad Program, Josh said, “Hopefully, opportunities like this will be possible for future student generations to come. It is evident that relationships formed on an international level can blossom into future research opportunities as well as possible international job placements. In the world today, with so much turmoil, this can only help create a little more understanding that we must operate on a one world economy way of thinking. Once again, thanks to all that made this opportunity possible.”

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