Geochronology – Rock-Head Sciences http://rockheadsciences.com A science blog that brings you closer to the world of geology! Featuring the "A Day in the GeoLife" and "GeoProject" guest blog series from geoscientists around the world. Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:42:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 https://i0.wp.com/rockheadsciences.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_1343-54c3a608v1_site_icon.png?fit=32%2C32 Geochronology – Rock-Head Sciences http://rockheadsciences.com 32 32 59224321 Associate Geology Professor, Elizabeth Catlos @ElizabethCatlos: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/catlos-professor/ Sat, 11 Aug 2018 12:49:13 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=3765 NAME: Elizabeth Catlos CURRENT TITLE: Associate Professor AREA OF EXPERTISE: Geology, Geosciences, Geochronology, Tectonics, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 17 EDUCATION: Ph.D. 2000 University of California, Los Angeles, Geochemistry; B.Sc. 1994 University of California, San Diego, Chemistry w/ Specialization in Earth...
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]]> 3765 PostDoc Research Associate, Volcanology, Dr. Katie Preece @KatieJPreece: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/preece-volcanology/ Sat, 27 Jan 2018 14:21:45 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=3440 NAME: Dr. Katie Preece CURRENT TITLE: Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC), University of Glasgow, United Kingdom AREA OF EXPERTISE: Volcanology, igneous petrology, 40Ar/39Ar geochronology YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 10 EDUCATION: I did my first degree, a 4-year undergraduate...
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]]> 3440 Jr. Research Fellow, Structural Geology, Ritabrata @tatairbd: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/ritabrata-structural-geology/ Sat, 20 May 2017 12:40:03 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=3068 NAME: Ritabrata CURRENT TITLE: Junior Research Fellow AREA OF EXPERTISE: Structural Geology, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology EDUCATION: Currently pursuing a PhD at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, since 2015 (2 years to be completed in July); Master of Science in Geology (highest degree earned...
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]]> 3068 UPDATE! PostDoc Researcher, Geoarchaeology, Tina Rispoli @TinaRisp: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/rispoli-geoarchaeology/ http://rockheadsciences.com/rispoli-geoarchaeology/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2017 13:18:55 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=2889 NAME:  Concetta (Tina) Rispoli CURRENT TITLE:  PhD Candidate (Thesis in progress!) at University Federico II of Naples (Italy); UPDATE 10/22/18! Post Doctoral Researcher – Congrats to Tina! AREA OF EXPERTISE:  Applied mineralogy, archaeometry, geoarchaeology YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:  5 EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree...
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]]> http://rockheadsciences.com/rispoli-geoarchaeology/feed/ 1 2889 African Environments, Dr. Sallie Burrough @SLBurough: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/burroughs-african-environments/ http://rockheadsciences.com/burroughs-african-environments/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2016 12:49:30 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=2699 NAME:  Dr. Sallie Burrough Current title: Trapnell Fellow of African Environments, University of Oxford, United Kingdom Area of expertise: Quaternary Science, Deserts, Long-term Ecology, Geochronology Years of experience: 8 years since finishing PhD Education: BA in Geography, MSc in Quaternary...
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]]> http://rockheadsciences.com/burroughs-african-environments/feed/ 2 2699 PhD Candidate, Gondwana Tectonics, Sheree Armistead @geoSheree: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/armistead-structural-geology/ Sun, 21 Feb 2016 17:14:53 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=2189 NAME:  Sheree Armistead CURRENT TITLE:  PhD Candidate, The University of Adelaide, Australia AREA OF EXPERTISE:  Tectonic evolution of Gondwana in Madagascar and India; structural geology and geochronology YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:  6 years experience (3 years undergrad, 1 year honors, 2...
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]]> 2189 Manager, Jurassic Coast, Sam Scriven @samrocksrocks: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/scriven-manager/ Sun, 17 Jan 2016 22:14:16 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=2098 NAME: Sam Scriven CURRENT TITLE: Acting Earth Science Manager, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, United Kingdom AREA OF EXPERTISE:  Geoconservation and management of geological heritage. I am particularly interested in developing heritage interpretation and public engagement on the Jurassic Coast, where I...
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]]> 2098 UPDATED! PhD Student, Glacial Lakes, Laura Eddey @poorlysorted: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/eddey-glacial/ Sun, 03 Jan 2016 18:18:06 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=985 UPDATED  –  JANUARY 3, 2016 (Laura has updated this guest blog post to reflect the changes during her second year as a PhD candidate.  To see the progression of Laura’s career, start with her original post below dated August 27, 2014)...
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]]> 985 Geoarchaeology, Student Mediator Dr. Ruth Siddall @R_Siddall: A Day in the GeoLife Series http://rockheadsciences.com/siddall-geoarchaeology/ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:33:22 +0000 http://rockheadsciences.com/?p=1724 NAME: Dr. Ruth Siddall CURRENT TITLE:  University College London (UCL) Student Mediator (and geologist!). It’s complicated … AREA OF EXPERTISE:  The geology of the built environment and geomateriality. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 25 EDUCATION:  BSc (Hons) Geology, University of Birmingham 1986-1989; PhD...
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