Geoscientist Rhonika Kaplan shares journey from Morvant to Chevron
Chevron senior technical geoscientist Rhonika Kaplan says her job satisfies her passion for both technology and geology. -
On March 29 American multinational Chevron posted a video on Facebook featuring senior technical geoscientist Rhonika Kaplan. In the video, she spoke about 3D reservoir models and touched briefly on being born and raised in Trinidad. When Newsday caught up with Kaplan she outlined a model of her journey from childhood in Morvant to working for one of the world s most prestigious energy companies.
How was growing up in Morvant?
I know that Morvant is known primarily for crime and poverty, but I felt pretty safe growing up in Morvant. We didn’t have a lot but we had enough. I lived on a street called Almond Drive, and the Nine-Storey buildings were just down the road from where I lived. I remember growing up playing all day in the street, running races, riding bikes, and roller-skating. I
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The Best Day Trips to Take From Denver This Summer
There are 27 weekend days this summer. Here s what to do during each one of them. Nicholas Hunt •
If you’re like us, there’s only one thing on your mind after the winter we’ve had: Get. Me. Out. Of. This. House. Which is why we’ve rounded up 27 of the Front Range foothills’ best escapes, one for every weekend day this summer plus a few experts to help guide you through new adventures.
1. Kent Mountain Adventure Center’s Via Ferrata | Estes Park
Rock climbing can be as scary as it is thrilling unless you’re tackling Kent Mountain Adventure Center’s (KMAC) two-year-old via ferrata in Estes Park. Italian for “iron path,” this style of mountaineering allows almost anyone to ascend sheer cliffs along metal ladders sunk into the stone while clipped onto safety wires.
How well do you know the history of Colorado Springs?
Sure, you might know that Gen. William Jackson Palmer founded the city and that Pikes Peak was Katharine Lee Bates inspiration for the song America the Beautiful. But how well do you really know the history of the town you live in?
Not surprisingly, there s much more to the region than Garden of the Gods and a statue of a man on a horse that can cause traffic problems. Here are nine historical facts about Colorado Springs you probably didn t know.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo wasn t the city s first zoo
The first zoo in Colorado Springs was opened by a colorful Chicago saloon owner. Photo courtesy Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum.