Dr. Laura J. Crossey

Research and Academic Interests:

Aqueous and Sedimentary Geochemistry. Applications of low-temperature geochemistry to problems in hydrochemistry, sedimentary diagenesis, and geomicrobiology. My research approach combines field examination of modern early diagenetic environments (biogeochemistry of water and sediments) with laboratory analysis as well as core and outcrop evaluations applied to evaluate paleohydrology and reservoir/aquifer characteristics. Activities include geoscience outreach, K-12 outreach, and science education research as well as programs to increase the participation of under-represented groups in the science disciplines (see the Alliance for Minority Participation website here).

Prospective graduate students can read the letter linked here.

To find out more about the variety of research projects, check out the Diagenesis Research Pages and the Hydrogeoecology Research Pages.

My Classes:

EPS 101:How the Earth Works (FLC 619)
EPS 110: National Parks: A Geologic Perspective
EPS 415/515:Geochemistry of Natural Waters
EPS 400: Environmental Field Methods
EnvSc 430/530: Advanced Environmental Science
EPS 511: Sedimentary Geochemistry
EPS 558/Biol 558: Geomicrobiology
EPS 420/520L: Advanced Field Geology