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.
NAME: Andy Emery CURRENT TITLE: PhD Student, University of Leeds, United Kingdom AREA OF EXPERTISE: Glacial and postglacial landscape evolution and coastal change under rapid relative sea-level rise YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 12 EDUCATION: BSc, University of Leeds, Geological Sciences MSc, University of Leeds,…
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Iceland Adventure By Hannah Rahman Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Iceland for a 12-day adventure with the University of South Florida’s Outdoor Recreation Program. I found myself feeling hesitant because it was the first time I flew…
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NAME: Dr. Mauri Pelto BIO: Dr. Mauri Pelto is a glaciologist who has worked in the field each year since 1981. He is also the Director of North Cascade Glacier Climate Project from 1984-present; author of the American Geophysical Union…
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NAME: Joseph Nolan CURRENT TITLE: Junior Policy Officer at the European Polar Board (EPB) AREA OF EXPERTISE: European polar research; science policy YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: ~1.5 years of experience spread out over the 5 or so while completing my degrees….
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NAME: Scott Watson CURRENT TITLE: PhD Student at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom (2015 – present) AREA OF EXPERTISE: Himalayan glaciology/remote sensing EDUCATION: BSc Geography at the University of Leeds (2009 – 2012). MSc River Basin Dynamics and Management…
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UPDATED: April 9, 2016 NAME: Joseph Cook CURRENT TITLE: Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA), University of Sheffield, United Kingdom (UK) AREA OF EXPERTISE: I am currently working on the Natural Environment Research Council’s (NERC) Black and Bloom project which aims to determine…
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NAME: Jill Pelto CURRENT TITLE: Professional Artist, University of Maine (UMaine) Alumnus AREA OF EXPERTISE: Communication of Scientific Research through Art YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 4.5 years undergraduate; 7 years as a field assistant on three separate projects; and 3 years student research…
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NAME: Peter G. Knight CURRENT TITLE: Reader in Geography AREA OF EXPERTISE: It’s a little hard to pin down, but for this exercise, let’s say glaciers. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 30 years as a lecturer at Keele University EDUCATION: Undergraduate degree…
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NAME: Pierre Lardeux CURRENT TITLE: PhD Student AREA OF EXPERTISE: Glaciology YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 3 EDUCATION: PhD candidate, self-funded; Aberystwyth University Athena SWAN Postgraduate Representative, Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, Centre for Glaciology. WEBSITE: http://icenrock.org What’s your job like? There are…
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NAME: Zahid Majeed CURRENT TITLE: Geologist AREA OF EXPERTISE: I am a geologist for the Geological Survey of India, and my current division is Glaciology. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 4 EDUCATION: I have a Master’s from the University of Kashmir, Srinagar…
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NAME: Stephanie Mills CURRENT TITLE: Graduate Student in Earth Science AREA OF EXPERTISE: Microstructure and deformation of rocks and glaciers YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 3 EDUCATION: BS in Physics/Chemistry Education from Cedarville University. I will have an MS in Earth Science from…
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NAME: John Van Hoesen CURRENT TITLE: Associate Professor of Geology & Environmental Studies AREA OF EXPERTISE: Glacial/fluvial geomorphology, surficial/soil mapping, spatial analysis, applied geographic information system (GIS), and geoscience education YEARS EXPERIENCE: ~18 EDUCATION: B.S. Geology, University of Albany, New…
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