Sharing Geology | Nick Zentner | TEDxYakimaSalon

[@Mostly_Harmless99]

Everybody talks about learning communities; you have succeeded in building one! Kudos!

[@debrunyon8039]

I wish I lived next door to Nick. He is one of the most inspiring, humble, and dedicated teachers I have come across. If he were an athlete of the caliber of his teaching, he would be making millions. Thanks for everything you do, Nick Zentner!!!

[@StereoSpace]

One of the best scientific lecturers I've ever listened to.

[@Ellensburg44]

Nice comment. Thanks!

[@befuddled2010]

Look Nick's lectures up on KZbin about Pacific Northwest geology. He is a brilliant lecturer.

[@MrJx4000]

Geology is a great subject for KZbin and the Internet. I couldn't imagine watching calculus or chemistry lectures. I'm binge watching your videos Mr. Zentner.

[@Slowmodem1]

I believe he could lecture on any topic with a week's preparation. He's got the knack.

[@nookymonster1]

I live in Missoula and have always been interested in geology, but no outlet for learning local geology besides the roadside books. Nick has changed that. Now everywhere my wife and I go in the NW, we are looking and relating the rocks and features to lectures we have watched on KZbin from Nick. Truely a master at making geology fun. Thanks Nick!

[@bassemier]

I'm 54 now but if I was in high school today Nicks KZbin lectures would make me want to study geology. He conveys how extremely interesting the subject is.

[@Ellensburg44]

Nice comment, Jim. Thanks!

[@garymingy8671]

Dude ,dive in ...I started knaping Flint at 57 , broke a bone in my left Palm ,spiral fractured a finger tip , had medical setback ,switched to hamners an anviles and retouching found objects , then I found two of my favorite rocks were metiorites , back to the internet to research...ya never know ! Ya know? C ya

[@bezzie9]

I'm 34. I wish i got into geology back in high school.

[@Slowmodem1]

I have made the exact comment (but I'm older).

[@alexhelenbrooks6957]

I’m so glad I realised what an amazing subject it is. Currently studying in my first year at university 😄😄😄

[@samuallance1395]

This man makes geology come alive - makes it real. Absolutely love his lectures and glad he is sharing them on the internet.

[@thomasvickywettengel6267]

Nick, as a teacher, is a rock star.

[@sethcampbell9508]

I’m so glad I found Nicks videos, he’s the Carl Sagan of geologists

[@mrtony1985]

ba ba ba BINGO!

[@andremorning7427]

That's so true! I found him a little over a week ago and now I'm waiting everyday to follow his class. He's brilliant 🙌

[@peacenow4456]

My feeling exactly. He needs to be on Discovery Channel and channels for kids, like Bill Nye - The Science Guy. Gates Foundation needs to support NICK ON THE ROCKS!

[@patrickbasin9389]

He was my university advisor for a short time.

[@rabidbigdog]

Wow, high praise indeed and absolutely true.

[@kevinheide7300]

Nick Zentner has single handidly opened my eyes to the geology of, not just eastern Washington, but the world. Because of his informative, funny, and interesting lectures, I have been glued to the you tube channel looking, almost everyday, for another of his lectures. I think I’ve seen them all, but am always pleased when I discover a new one. But most important I think is, that I rewatch the lectures two, and sometimes three times. His portrayal and “1987” chalkboard methods are absolutely fascinating. I love it and can’t get enough. The story of Glacial Lake Missoula, scablands, Wallula Gap, the Columbia River has literally enthralled me. I’m in awe. I’ve always liked geology, flying in an airplane looking at landscapes, but because of Nick Zentner and his wonderful presentation style, I’m in heaven. Thank you so very much for giving me what I could have never gotten from anyone else. You are a master story teller, a gifted speaker, and a brilliant scientist. You should be proud of your accomplishments. They are remarkable.....I will continue to search the internet for articles that have your stamp of quality on them. The longer the better. Is all I can say. Thank you, Kevin Heide.

[@kandarabi927]

Excellent Lecture! I always wanted study Geology but always delayed it. I'm now now enrolling bachelor of science majoring in Geology at 38 after failing or dropping at 3 different degrees. Off now to watch Nick's Lectures. Thanks. Nick.

[@bobjohnson9820]

Zentner is a Geological God! I can and have binge-watched many of his lectures and enjoyed every single one of them.

[@marygreenfield528]

A rock star?

[@lindakautzman7388]

Me too!

[@scottjustscott3730]

I've never met Nick Zentner and I've never been to Washington but I know his lectures very well and I almost expect to see him at Thanksgiving dinner. He's one of the best I've ever seen at what he does. He makes it seem like I'm back in school (several centuries ago) only this time I'm fascinated!

[@briane173]

I told him the same thing. If I had teachers in school half as engaging and bright and enthusiastic as Nick Zenter I might've taken school more seriously. But I suppose it's true of all of us that after a lifetime of making a life this stuff -- like history -- starts to become more and more relevant and we tend to be a little more open to new knowledge on obscure subjects that perhaps might not have had anything to do with what we did for a living or raising a family, but we now have more than a casual interest in and are primed for learning again.

[@andrewslat7283]

Thank you, Professor Zentner. You are one of the best teachers. I wish I had professors like you. 😊

[@KathyWilliamsDevries]

I generally find Ted Talks inspiring. Turning a chicken into a velociraptor is one of my favourites. But rarely does a Ted talk touch me so personally as this one has. I had been a Zentner fan for months through the downtown lectures and had stumbled on the livestreams and had seen this on my KZbin suggested videos for about a week before I watched it, and I was floored. Firstly because when I started watching the livestreams and participating in the livechat, I wanted to introduce myself. What got to me immediately in this talk, was that the very first email I sent to Nick was one of those “two paragraphers”. It also brought to the surface my struggles with being an educator myself, which prompted another, longer email. Then yesterday, I was carpooling with a medical doctor and university lecturer himself, talking about this Ted talk, for the majority of a 40 minute trip, and he said to me, ‘you seem pretty impressed by this bloke’. While I don’t think I’m a gifted educator like Nick, I do believe through his fine example over the last few months, I can find a happy medium for my desire to share my considerable knowledge and connect with people worldwide, as a talented performer and entertainer who weaves storytelling, song, poetry, history, opinion with a little knowledge, be it promoting early music or now, videos of my home town. Nick, thank you, you are such an inspiration for me. Happy birthday to you 🎶

[@thomassmith6344]

Hello Kathy

[@maggies5049]

Wow! Nailed it! This is why we all love watching him so much!

[@briane173]

Nick, my interest in geology began about 10 years ago when I discovered that Mammoth Lakes, CA was sitting on top of a resurgent dome in one of the largest calderas in North America (my family owned a condo there). After the shock of realizing we were vacationing on top of a live volcano, I hungered to learn everything I could about West Coast geology since I moved to Vancouver and wanted to know the risks of living where we live. Internet is an unbelievable vehicle for getting and disseminating information, so it was no surprise that I finally stumbled upon your wonderful lectures. And like you said, it made me start to wonder if #1, I'd missed my calling, and #2, should have taken college more seriously. There's no doubt that I'm fed by my curiosity about geology in general; but your lectures and the way you present the research, and your delivery, has had me spellbound. I don't know of anyone better to make geology more engrossing, interesting, and relevant to the present than you. You are a superb teacher and lecturer and deserve whatever recognition and accolades you've gotten from your peers as well as the public. I have the utmost admiration and respect for your knowledge and teaching talent, and I'm really pleased that you have shared your approach in TedX and let people see what is possible. Your approach can only help other professors and instructors step up their game and make college worthwhile at a time when students' and parents' investment in it is getting out of hand. You're doing a great service not only to the public, but your colleagues as well.

[@Ellensburg44]

Thank you, Brian, for the meaningful words. My cardinal rule is not to make my programs about me. But this TED thing is an exception to that - and I'm glad that it came across to you with the right tone. Best wishes to you in Vancouver.

[@johnmccartan939]

@@Ellensburg44 from Ireland but have spent loads of time in the Pacific Northwest & I wish I had someone like you in college back in Belfast way back then.Absolutely into your lectures please keep them coming & if I win the lottery I'll be emigrating to WA state .

[@mavhutch]

Your a national …. World treasure. Thanks.

[@edlicsathiamurthy4520]

This guy is a very good teacher... I enjoyed his lectures... he knows how to bring it home the knowledge

[@charlesvangelo1756]

There is a simple answer to why people watch your hour long lectures...they are captivating. Chalk boards, computers or stone etchings, you sink the hook and they can’t turn you off. I’ve learned so much from watching you it baffles me. If only my professors in the 60s had been half as good.

[@richardmourdock2719]

What a great lecturer. I've seen many of his vids. I am a geologist but he re-lights the fire of passion in my to study and teach the science. He reminds me a great deal of the professor who got me interested in Geology in 1972...…. personal, interesting, humorous, a bit irreverent at times.... but motivating one's mind with questions more than the answers.

[@mazer4112]

Nick, you are just amazing, easy to listen to, in-depth information, fascinating presentation, great humor - in short, YOU ROCK!!

[@phiziognius]

Hey Nick! You're a NW treasure in my books! Need more like you, a diamond in the rough.

[@charleschapman6309]

Nick, You keep me hooked from start to finish! I hang onto every word and am always on the edge of my seat listening to your lectures! I live in Norman, Oklahoma but my hometown is Gold Bar, Washington. I started watching your videos out of a thirst to learn more about my roots in Washington state, but now I watch for the geology lesson! Thanks!

[@dsford1982]

Great presentation. No wonder my son, who goes to CWU announced out of the blue, I want to take geology.

[@Ellensburg44]

Nice!

[@p4p3rm4t3]

Well I live in Vancouver but am from Vancouver Island. I regurgitate your lectures again to my friends and colleagues. So by doing it yourself you enable others like me to spread the PNW geology gospel. Thanks for not deep diving into the holes. People at the top of the holes are needed in all disciplines. For the rest of us and the people in the holes.

[@wanderer651952]

@@p4p3rm4t3 As a student of Geology (high school in the 60s), and of, primarily, Archaeology (but also including digressions into Anthropology, Palaeontology, History, Astronomy, etc.) at various times in the 70s, 80s, and 90s [it's a long story], I have never forgotten what one of my lecturers said in some class many years ago: "There is just as much need for Archaeologists-of-the-pen, as there are for Archaeologists-of-the-trowel." It's something I've never forgotten;; and something that Prof. Nick does for Geology. As does Prof. Iain Davison, as well. (Check out his Sciemtia lecture at Sydney's UNSW, concerning science education and popularization.) And, of course, the Master is Sir David Attenborough.

[@AlohaMilton]

Nick is the best lecturer on the subject on a new media platform. Really incredibly comprehensible. I think the use of spontaneous visual aids, the chalkboard, is more personal and believable than a displayed image or video. It is direct conversation in a visual form, very powerful in a subtle way.

[@Ellensburg44]

Interesting comments. Meaningful. Thank you.

[@briane173]

@@Ellensburg44 Must agree. Hope the chalkboard never dies. It's fast becoming a lost art but one that connects with an audience immediately -- an insight almost into how your brain works.

[@wesmahan4757]

"I can now go to Netscape and Alta Vista..." Hilarious! Thanks for the memories! Seriously, Nick should teach classes to tenured PhD professors who STILL haven't got a clue how to communicate passion and excitement to THEIR students. Nick's evolution as a teacher of geology is an interesting story in itself, and is the key why thousands more lay people in the NW have fallen in love with geology in the past few years.

[@Ellensburg44]

Appreciate the comments, Wes. And thanks for sharing my stuff like you do.

[@Linandemma]

Not just the NW - I live in the UK, in Devon. I know nothing about the Geology of home but would love to find out now, thanks to Nick.

[@Ellensburg44]

Nice to hear, @@Linandemma . Hello from America!

[@Linandemma]

@@Ellensburg44 Hi Mr Z. How are you? Have you been filming anything recently? It's been a while! :)

[@briane173]

@@Linandemma Have you run into any Bidwell's living in Devon? I can trace my ancestry back to County Devon when two of my forbears from the Bidwell line embarked on a journey to New England in 1619 -- Connecticut, to be precise. I still plan one day to visit the areas of Europe from which I can trace my ancestry, and Devon is first on the list.

[@Linandemma]

I've never had ANY interest in Geology until I stumbled across one of Nick's lectures - he is the most engaging teacher. Every school deserves to have at least one like him! I now know a little about the amazing Washington landscape and its history. It has given me so much incentive to begin investigating my own area, which is the North Devon coast, UK. Nick should have his own TV series.

[@Ellensburg44]

Thank you, Elsie! Hello from America.

[@MarcoPollo77]

He does it's called Geology Rocks thru Central Washington University where he interviews many geologists on their work. Highly recommend.

[@Linandemma]

@@MarcoPollo77 YES THEY ARE GREAT. SAW THOSE TOO. STILL CANT get enough of Nick...sorry about capslock!1

[@briane173]

@@Linandemma You've watched _Nick on the Rocks,_ _Nick on the Fly,_ and now maybe you can see _Nick OVER the Rocks._ He teamed up with a local helicopter pilot, Maria Sanger (look her up on KZbin (FlyingMAir)), to fly over areas in and around the Columbia Basin that he's been teaching about, and got an entirely different perspective on the region, some of which he'd never seen before he got up at bird's-eye level to view them. He was like a kid in a candy store; his enthusiasm was genuine and fun to watch. BTW, Have you run into any Bidwell's living in Devon? I can trace my ancestry back to County Devon when two of my forbears from the Bidwell line embarked on a journey to New England in 1619 -- Connecticut, to be precise -- one of the original founders of Hartford, CT. I still plan one day to visit the areas of Europe from which I can trace my ancestry, and Devon is first on the list.

[@UpcycleElectronics]

Wow Nick. (If you see this) You nailed it. For me, your lectures speak to the curiosity I've had ever since I was a child staring out a car window at the layers of rocks on the side of the road. I was as curious about the stories those rocks could tell back then just as much as I am now. I have many interests, some more active than others. You're lectures are an opportunity to casually explore a deep peripheral interest type subject without taking away from my more active interests and projects. I watch your lectures in the evening as interesting entertainment. I'm usually watching after getting burned out on math, electronics, and programming. You offer just the right combination of academics and storytelling. It is enjoyable to follow without feeling the need to focus intensively. I wish every University paired someone like you with their research, and tasked the person with bridging the gap as you've keenly identified here. -Jake A 35yr old guy in Southern California.

[@marcussmart7673]

Nick Zentner you are an excellent speaker, I enjoy all of what I've seen. I have long had an affliction for geology. Someone once, long ago convinced me that my endevers would gain me little in the financial aspect. I have been a mechanic for the past 20 years. Nick you helped me realize that geology is what I should of done. Not for money, but because I enjoy every aspect of it. I'm now starting to find a way to an education. Thank you Nick Zentner for everything. I hope that i may be so fortunate as to have an instructor as knowledgeable, and passionate about the subject as you are. Cheers from Montana

[@rattlesnakeprospecting875]

Nick genuinely loves geology and it shows in his presentations. He is also quick to respond to any geology questions you have. I emailed and got an answer to my question within two days.👍🐍

[@rdgurule]

Nick's approach to his lectures are what sells me. Easy to listen to and follow. I grew up in Wa. state. Am super familiar with all his areas of Wa. He speaks of. So I find it all very fascinating.

[@stormytrails]

Most people have no idea about research versus a teacher! Can't have your cake and eat it too. Professors that are into research, making money for the department by getting grants for research...well, they use year after year their old syllabuses that don't have current information, there is absolutely no passion for the subject and includes their lectures and labs. They get lots of money for these lame classes. Oh! Who will notice? I did. I paid for every cent of my education and I made sure that my professors weren't spending too much time on just research because I wanted to be taught something! Just one great professor can change a life. If I had known about Nick Zentner (after 8 years of college and 2 degrees) I would never have left Cle Elum. This guy is gold. I am not exaggerating. A teacher who knows one can not teach effectively AND do research for the University is simply rare and brilliant. He didn't buy into the 'glamour' of research. He knows how to teach and how to be successful teaching. I'll bet the geology department of CWU is bursting at the seams! Way better than research monies! Students signing up just to be taught by a rare, incredible teacher...professor? One teacher like this can change so many people not to mention the world.

[@mikelouis9389]

Thing is, he loves his subject and if overjoyed to share his passion AND he has the charisma to draw people in.

[@PlayNowWorkLater]

I am hooked on his 1 hour long lectures with the chalkboard. I was equally surprised by it as Nick was that it was popular. He is amazing at presentation and connecting with the audience. So glad he discovered the internet and became a part of it

[@realkreek8675]

Nick, I'm so hapoy that you have come into my orbit through the internet. I love what you are doing and the way you capture and teach! Thank you so much!!

[@Banryu95]

Yeah man, you got to me too. I've been binge-watching your lectures for a few weeks, every night after work. I've learned more in the past few weeks about the Pacific Northwest than I ever thought I would. I wish there were more resources like your videos from other parts of the world. For example, I'd love to learn more about the Appalachian geology, where I'm from. Thanks for everything.

[@Ellensburg44]

Nice comment. Thank you! Glad the lectures are working for you.

[@danoconnor3720]

I started watching Nick's lectures because he's from Wisconsin. My grandfather started the geology department at Beloit College in Wisconsin. Nick's lectures are so fascinating you can't stop watching. Nick may be assured that not all of his students are bored with his lectures as he thinks. Some of them must follow him into geology. I wonder what trajectory my life might have taken if I had some professors who were as inspiring.

[@lowellpearson8782]

Thanks Nick Love you're work, I never went too collage. I was in the ARMY im a 51 year old combat vet .

[@jkgardner1933]

This is a great example of students teaching the teacher. I have tried to watch ever thing that Nick has done, I don't know how many times he has told us someone , farmer, miner, or older person, and he answer them truthfuly, I don't know. Then he will find out these answers. Nick is a gem in Geology.... He even sparked a term Zentology , "Inparting Wisdon and Facts" Thanks again Sir.

[@Ellensburg44]

Thank you! Everybody has good ideas. It's smart to listen.

[@richardmourdock2719]

Nick, not long ago I sent you one of those two paragraph emails. I mentioned how I am planning on offering spring break "explore geology" scholarships for some students from my graduate alma mater, Ball State. Pleased to say it is coming along nicely. After watching this vid, I'm sending it to two of my retired geology buddies who will be helping with the presentations down in Big Bend National Park. Just incorporated "zentology" into my lexicon. @@Ellensburg44

[@briane173]

@@Ellensburg44 YES!! I've mentioned that more than once under other comments in this TED post. As I told someone earlier -- and watching your vids with Maria Langer -- there's a world of difference between confidence and _hubris._ You're comfortable enough in your own skin to admit that you don't know what you don't know but are more than committed to finding the answer -- because you want to be of service to the student or layman, not demonstrate how supremely intelligent you are. I've been introduced to both, and while you're the latter I'm sorry to say that the former is far too prevalent.

[@DanSpotYT]

Great talk! Your field videos are always engaging and informative! Cheers!

[@nanaimosteve5952]

Nick always makes it interesting and very informative with a little humor for good measure.

[@SCW1060]

Thank you Nick's for teaching all of us near and far away. You have taught me more through you're lectures than I was taught in Highschool back in the 70's I have such a hunger for geology that I just can't get enough of. I love all over your lecture series for I know now more about the place I call home and where it all came from

[@Ellensburg44]

Thank you, Scott. Glad to hear the lectures have been helpful.

[@Jestmystuff]

I too stumbled across one of your videos a couple years ago, and I've been hooked ever since. You have a special knack for making geology entertaining and interesting while at the same time making it simple enough for a beginner to follow.

[@Blontified]

The Zent is so good. We will make up for lost time. And all end up living in East Washington.

[@wanderer651952]

@@Blontified I wonder what house prices are like in Ellensburg?

[@nathaliesurprenant9137]

Merci Nick Zentner from Montreal Quebec Canada. Always captivating. Great work!

[@thomassmith6344]

Hello Nathalie

[@lIlIANONYMOUSIlIl]

WARNING: If you watch Nicks lectures, it may cause you to want to be a geologist.

[@enviousscarab2762]

So true

[@priscillaross-fox9407]

Nick, you may try to hide but I will find you! LOL I have always loved our Earth. Geology had me hooked at a young age with the gift of a beautiful piece of native copper from Michigan. Little did I know back then I would be spending a good number of years between Illinois and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and owning a piece of the mining history. I could listen to you all day long

[@acs197]

You are an excellent teacher. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. I wish more of my professors in college loved teaching as much as you do.

[@AKSHAYKUMAR-mq4ev]

Great Scientist.... He is a Carl Sagan and Neil degrass Tyson of Geology....❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@robertaforsbergvadman6990]

Thanks for sharing your passion! Both of my children were geology undergrads and are now in PhD programs. My daughter has attended several science communication workshops (ComSciCon just this weekend) focusing on helping scientists connect to the general public. I'm definitely passing along your message and video link.

[@Ellensburg44]

Thank you, Roberta.

[@paulhoskin5353]

Nick is a former colleague of mine. He's a wonderful person, a family man, and has done more to take science 'out there' than any one that I know of (Dawkins, Krauss and DeGrasse Tyson excepted). Great that your children are doing this work too. Thank you.

[@lynnmitzy1643]

I watch your lectures, over and over. I wish I knew what I had close by , when I lived in Tacoma. Thank you.

[@genebohannon8820]

The Dirt Commander is as inspiring as one could every be! For God sake he is talking about rocks and we just can't enough. Evergreen College needs Professors like him!

[@Ellensburg44]

I've been called worse! Thanks for watching, Gene.

[@briane173]

@@Ellensburg44 haha "The Dirt Commander." A little less weathered than "The Rock Star," for certain. "Soil Savant" or "Nicky Mantle" might age well.

[@phale925]

Wouldn't it be wonderful if every professor could present material like Nick Zentner? How can any of his students not learn from him? Keep up your great work, Nick.

[@Ellensburg44]

Just posted my final grades for this quarter, Paul. Many didn't learn anything this quarter! But thank you for your nice comment!

[@wanderer651952]

Ah, Prof. Nick Zentner: the Mr. Chips of Geology.

[@briane173]

@@Ellensburg44 Pardon my cynicism but I suspect that these were freshman students straight outta high school whose brains are on spring break and more interested in virtue-signaling and social-justice warfare than Geo 101. Sorry -- just had to get that off my chest.

[@mattsmith7746]

Nick, thank you for your lectures.

[@shannoneckenswiller843]

Love this man. I'm one of his watchers online. Really enjiy the way he explains geology

[@donshriner9981]

Thanks Nick, You are a treasure.

[@Ellensburg44]

Thanks Don!

[@bunkstagner298]

thank you sir listening and learning from you has been a real treat.

[@ever989]

Thank you for your efforts. Creating bridges of knowledge from the academic to one understandable by the general public is not a casual endeavor. I greatly appreciate your work and appreciate it as someone who gets excited about geology.

[@1950Archangel]

Nick Zentner -- I LOVE you! I used to live in WA (Gig Harbor for 7-8 years, West Richland for 6-7) before moving to Georgia. I was always interested in the geology of WA -- SO fascinating! NOW, that I'm across the continent (and missing WA terribly), I've run across your wonderful vids -- and they tie in wonderfully with Randall Carlson's stuff... I'd love if you'd look into it and do a lecture on the Channeled Scablands...

[@lereleron]

I am one of your worldwide audience (from Spain). And a future highschool teacher. I find all your videos a great inspiration. Hope to conect with my students as you do.

[@Ellensburg44]

Hello from America! Thanks for watching, Javier. I'm sure that you'll be great in the classroom.

[@jackiekoch5276]

Nick, your you tube lecture randomly appeared on my phone. I listened with great interest. I believe you grew up on the same street as I did. My home was on the corner of Cloute St. & Blackhawk Dr., Fort Atkinson WI. Your father was also a teacher all the kids loved. I will look forward to listening to more of your lectures. Jackie Koch

[@thomassmith6344]

Hello Jackie

[@ponce1968]

It was a pleasure to meet you Mr. Zentner during the pesticide tour that i attended in pasco this past week. I listened to your Geolgy presentation at the St Michelle Winery dinner. Robert Gonzalez

[@Ellensburg44]

Thanks Robert! Nice to meet you last week.

[@LadybugLou]

I love your teaching style. Not only that, you have an open mind to "fresh information," and Connecting with others. That, along with your friendly delivery is what keeps me coming back to your channel. Another channel I've found to be an interwoven part of my study is Dutchsinse, his theory on earthquakes and fulcrum points makes a lot of sense to me, however I'm a Communication specialist with a BA degree and a major "interest" in Geology. Thank you for caring and putting so much into your work, never underestimate the value of this act. 😍

[@Ellensburg44]

Thank you, Lindee. Friendly delivery. That's a nice phrase.

[@barbarawinkle1042]

Love your content, and using your words and excellent used of a plain old blackboard beautifully explained the information. Love learning geology and any nature based scientific studies. Thank you.

[@benjones6685]

Such an awesome guy and teacher. Took many classes with nick and he really has a way to infect his students with intrigue and curiosity, still love geology and I have nick to blame.

[@Ellensburg44]

Hi Ben!

[@ronaldlogan3525]

I love his approach to teaching, and I love his lectures, and I believe he is absolutely right in that science (not just Geology) needs to be made more accessible to those who have not immersed themselves in the vocabulary and the jargon of the scientists themselves. In particular, I would like to see more of this style of education (aimed at the general public) whereby the facts of science are made digestible by the un-initiated as it would apply to climate science. Because it is becoming politically important that the public understand the concepts of science ahead of being informed exclusively by political bias.

[@berealrelentless6237]

When you have passion for what you do, it is very evident. I caught Nick addiction long time ago, and I still think hes one of the best presenters EVER! But I come back to them when I need a reference. I try to sculpt and recreate mother natures beauty, I know silly right. But I only do a small scene, not the earth, haha. Thanks Nick. I only wish you do YT fulltime, and think its very real option, but everyone has to do what they want to do.

[@stand7074]

Nick is amazing.

[@g.scottbroemeling1699]

love your lectures professor!! deeply appreciate your hard work and making it so assemble for me! ! scottyb from Lewiston!!

[@lowkeykeylow5526]

This should have way more views

[@alisonaddicks1584]

Long time fan of this guy! Just wish I lived closer to Eburg so I could attend lectures.

[@Ellensburg44]

Thanks Alison!

[@roserondeau9777]

Your Geology lesson are very interesting. The best I liked how you explained how gold and gems were found. You nailed it.. Thank you

[@roserondeau9777]

Oops how

[@thomassmith6344]

Hello rose

[@TehDash]

I'm really digging this way of teaching 101.

[@Ellensburg44]

I see what you did there. Thanks.

[@briane173]

@@Ellensburg44 "Diggin' it," "Rock Star," oy. String full of "dad" jokes.

[@befuddled2010]

I wish he could form a program of instruction on the college level that would guide other lecturers in how to present in such an engaging fashion. Imagine a legion of Nick Zentners in all disciplines across our educational system. I suppose that's a pipe dream though since Nick Zentner is a one-off; a unique personality that achieves what he does through the power and force of his own personal dedication to educating others. I for one am grateful to him.

[@briane173]

Yeah, I think even if Nick made the attempt to offer seminars to other educators to do what he does, we have to admit that #1, there's a lot of parochialism, territorialism, sanctimony, and arrogance in the profession that do not open themselves to "finding a better way" or "building a better mousetrap." Even those who _would_ be interested in absorbing what Nick has to impart, the plain truth is we're all different, we're all individuals and if we're going to be effective we have to discover US and teach as the best US we can become. But....out there somewhere is an instructor or professor who is comfortable in their own skin who is thirsty for that sort of knowledge and would _relish_ the opportunity to apply what Nick has learned to their own classrooms and lectures.

[@jerrellwade8236]

Bravo Sir! I love to learn something new everyday and you Sir have provided that experience for me, again, today ! Thank you

[@SpeedNoodles]

"I'm confused as to why those lectures are so popular..." - because it's more enjoyable to spend an hour with you than just a few minutes. I'm constantly checking for new hour-long lectures on KZbin from you! I think I'm caught up and waiting for me! ... tick, tick, tick....

[@thomassmith6344]

Hello pascale

[@joannepballard5170]

The insular nature of scientists that you mentioned (papers written by geologists for geologists) is really relevant, along with the need for synthesis or weaving the information together. The world needs more synthesizers or weavers, of knowledge.

[@Ellensburg44]

Thanks Joanne. Yes, the deep knowledge is important, but more weavers are needed.

[@briane173]

@@Ellensburg44 Never thought of it that way until your TED lecture. All this knowledge is of little consequence unless the nuances can all be netted together into one coherent tapestry that catches people's attention and they can instantly absorb and get a good grasp of the bigger picture.

[@robertblake1032]

You do a great job with the community lecture series Nick, I had no idea that you’ve been at it so long as your youth hides that information. Anyway I do hope that you continue with the lecture series and expand the subject matter.

[@kniveznor1]

18mins isnt enough of you. NEED MORE

[@Ellensburg44]

Rules are rules!

[@kniveznor1]

Nick Zentner have you given any thought to a geology podcast? Maybe a weekly or monthly podcast on your favorite parts of geology. Can have guests and different subjects. I think you could really reach an even wider audience with that platform as podcasts are one of the most popular ways people experience media these days.

[@kniveznor1]

Nick Zentner and there are no popular geology podcasts that I can find.

[@Ellensburg44]

Good idea! Thank you.

[@Ellensburg44]

The Nick Zentner Geology Podcast now exists!

[@alexcallista]

I totally agree. I’ll work horizontal with you Nick! 😁✌️🌎

[@davidnewcomb2700]

I volunteer up at Mount St Helens, and I've directed hundreds toward your presentations. And then they whine in frustration as there is no internet connectivity, but no doubt they catch up later. Well done, sir.

[@Ellensburg44]

Thanks for sharing, David!

[@timothytaylor8870]

It is so great and I love it and love learning the geology summaries you provide us! It is so wonderful!

[@simplyhuman3982]

This guy is awesome. I'm glad someone told me about him.

[@bigbluellamapig3499]

Bill Nye, Dr. Michio Kaku, Neil degrasse tyson, and you Nick Zetner all have one thing in common.. its the story you can tell and make people want to listen! I love it!! also i would love to learn more about Baja BC... i live right on the border on i-5 and your talking about my backyard! id love to be pointed in the right direction for more information!

[@Ellensburg44]

Thank you, Chace. Check out 'Exotic Terranes of the Pacific Northwest' on KZbin.

[@danduzenski3597]

Most valuable freebies. Need more holes. So many unanswered questions.

[@Slowmodem1]

I'm one of those two-paragraph people. Nick certainly has the knack. Thanks Nick!

[@briane173]

Jeez, not me. After writing a few comments of my own here it appears to take me two paragraphs just to say "Good Morning." Succinctness is not one of my strong suits; thankfully there is Nick Zentner.

[@jamesdunham1072]

Nick is the man...

[@zard_t]

he got the point.. sharing information made the best of your imagination about the futher researchs..

[@alxmeadows]

You’re awesome, Nick.

[@Ellensburg44]

Thanks!

[@lynnmitzy1643]

I've been hooked on Professor Nick for years♥️👍🏼4 more chalkboard lectures coming ..April 2k19♥️

[@karanram2561]

That was a wonderful lecture. Loved it. At 1st, I thought I was gonna watch it for few minutes and then skip to some other video. But you proved me wrong. You did it in the most interesting way. Thanks Again.

[@iPhoneWinterboarder]

Joe Rogan episodes about the cataclysm that melted all the ice 12500 years ago and younger drias layer brought me to your lectures. They are explained in a easy to digest way for a none geologist.

[@Snappy-ut4bj]

Love ya Nick. Keep it up!!!!

[@davidnewcomb2700]

The Martyn Poliakoff of PNW geology. I have no greater praise.

[@davidalejandrosegurasaboga942]

He is basically explaining what regional geology is.

[@keiththomas6601]

Love nick and his lectures. Ive watched them all. I wish he would look at ohio river geology and make a video on it. He should go to all the geological interesting spots and make videos. Love the content!

[@maryseeker7590]

I agree and I watch all his videos

[@thomaslvickywettengel3041]

Nick rocks

[@mbvoelker8448]

I wish I knew of someone doing the things you do for Washington for my adopted home state of North Carolina.

[@tonisantos795]

Brilliant man!

[@Ellensburg44]

Hey thanks!

[@doemijmaarfriet]

where’s the nick zentner for europe? its strange to get hooked on his lectures and know more about washington state, then western europe.. we need an european carl segan for geology with the methodes of Nick here.

[@StoutStackBirkett]

i've been waiting for one of these on the scab land

[@Ellensburg44]

Maybe one day!

[@joannepballard5170]

So, is it just that one slab that migrated its way up the west coast (or did the west coast migrate south)?

[@Ellensburg44]

The Kula Plate (extinct) appears to be the important slab needed for the movement north.