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Masters and Doctoral Students, 2007-2008
Masters Students
CROW, Ryan B.A., University of Colorado, 1999. Email: rcrow@unm.edu
Research Interests: Structural Geology, Neotectonics, Informal Science Education;
Thesis: focused on interactions between bedrock incision, volcanism, and extensional
faulting in western Grand Canyon (Advisor: K.
Karlstrom)
DOMROSE, Carolyn B.A. Geology, B.A. Anthropology, San Francisco State
University, 2001. Email: cdomrose@unm.edu
Research Interests: Quaternary geology; geomorphology; pedology (Advisors:
L. Mcfadden and G.
Meyer).
Research Interests: Physical Volcanology and Basin Analysis. (Advisor: G.
Smith)
EMBID, Eilleen
ENGDAHL, Nick B.A. Earth and Planetary Science, University
of New Mexico, 2006. Email: cavebum@unm.edu
Research Interests: Hydrogeology, numerical modeling, ground water-surface
water interaction and applied mathematics. Researching non-ideal transport
of fluids through porus media using geophysical techniques. (Advisor: G.
Weissmann)
GAUGLER, Devin B.S. Soil and Water Science, University
of Arizona, 2006. Email: dgaugler@unm.edu
Research Interests: Soil Genesis, Biogeomorphology, Paleoclimatology, Landscape
Evolution, Plant Ecology. Currently studying hillslope evolution related to
feedbacks between slope, aspect, soils, vegetation, and weathering at Sevilleta
NWR, Socorro, NM (Advisor: L. McFadden)
GROW, Jack B.S. Geology, University of Idaho, 2006. Email: jgrow@unm.edu
Thesis work: Paleomagnetism applied to tectonic problems (Advisor: J.
Geissman)
HALICK, Melissa"Missy" B.Sc.
Geosciences, University of Texas, 2005. Email: mhalick@unm.edu
Research Interests: Tectonics, ductile deformation and related structures,
petrology, etc. (Advisor: J. Selverstone)
PREMO, Elizabeth "Zabe" B.S Worcester Polytechnic Institute,
2003. Email: zabe@unm.edu
Research Interests: Geochemistry, geomicrobiology, hydrothermal systems.
Currently studying the geochemistry, microbiology, and hydrology of sinkholes
at Bitter Lake NWR, Roswell, NM. (Advisor: L.
Crossey)
Research Interests: Biogeochemistry. (Advisor: L.
Crossey)
YUHAS, Andrew B.S. Geology, University of Montana, Missoula, 2003.
Email: ayuhas@unm.edu
Thesis Topic: Using remotely-sensed MODIS data to detect drought-induced
vegetation dieoff in marginal western North American ecosystems. (Advisor:
L. Scuderi)
YURCYK, Stephanie B.S. Geology, Russian Studies (Minor), University
of Rochester, 2007. Email: syurchyk@unm.edu
Thesis work: Interpreting the Origins of Early Triassic (Smithian) 3rd-Order
(My-scale) Sea-Level Changes by Coupling δ18O Analyses and Magnetic Susceptibility
with Sequence Stratigraphy . (Advisor: M. Elrick)
Research interests: meteorites and planetary sciences, evolution of the
early solar system, techniques to determine the Fe3+ content in minerals,
mantle xenoliths, high-pressure experiments. My Ph.D. thesis will focus on
the relationship between matrix and chondrules in the most primitive chondritic
meteorites involving a systematic study of trace elements and oxygen isotopes.
(Advisors: A. Brearley and R.
Jones)
BREECKER, Dan B.A., Geology, Amherst College, 2001; M.S., University
of New Mexico, 2004. Email: breecker@unm.edu
Research Interests: Stable isotope analysis of soil water, gas and minerals
in order to better understand soil forming processes, place constraints on
carbon cycling, and calibrate paleoenvironmental proxies. (Advisors: Z. Sharp and L. McFadden)
BRYAN, Debra M.S., Michigan State University, 1994.
Thesis: "Factors Controlling the Distribution and Occurrence of Hematite
and Goethite in Soils and Saprolites Derived from Schists and Gneisses in
Western North Carolina." Interests: Soil genesis and chemistry, quaternary
geology. (Advisor: L. McFadden)
BURKEMPER, Laura M.S.
CALLAHAN, Caitlin B.A., Geology, Mount Holyoke College, 2000; M.S.,
University of New Mexico. Email: ccallaha@unm.edu
M.S. Thesis title: Magnetic Properties of Mantle Xenoliths from the Rio
Puerco Volcanic Necks, New Mexico (Advisor: J.
Selverstone). My Ph. D. research is focused on refining models for Cenozoic
rock and surface uplift of the Colorado Plateau (Advisor: M.
Roy). I am also working with Dr. Jane Selverstone to look at geochemical
evidence from xenoliths for basalt depletion in the mantle beneath the Colorado
Plateau.
CONNELL, Sean
B.S., California State University Northridge, 1988; M.S., University of California,
Riverside,1995. Email: connell@gis.nmt.edu
My (provisional) proposed research involves a coupled stratigraphic and
geomorphic approach to understanding sedimentation on distal hangingwall ramps
in continental half graben basins. (Advisor: G. Smith)
DODD, Justin B.S., Geology, B.S., Anthropology Beloit College,
2003; M.S., University of Saskatchewan, 2006; Email: jpd829@unm.edu
Research Interests: stable isotopes as paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic
proxies, laser ablation of diatom frustules for oxygen isotope analysis. (Advisor:
Z. Sharp)
DONOHOO-HURLEY, Linda B.A., Geology, Occidental College, 2000; M.S.,
Geology, Western Washington University, 2004. Email: ldonohoo@unm.edu
My main interests involve paleomagentic, rock magnetic, and geophysical
studies as applied to sedimentary rocks and processes. (Advisor: J.
Geissman)
ELLWEIN, Amy B.S. Geology, The University of Minnesota, 1993; M.S.
Geology, The University of New Mexico, 1997. Email: ellwein@unm.edu
Research Interests: Soil geomorphology, biogeomorphology, eolian landscape
evolution, remote sensing, geoscience education, and science education for
future and current teachers (Advisors: L.
Scuderi and L. McFadden)
FORD, Rena M.S., University of Vermont, 2004. Email: rford@unm.edu
Masters Thesis: Partial Melting Under Reducing Conditions: Clues Into Primitive
Achondrite Formation. My main research interests are in asteroidal and early
solar system processes. (Advisor: A. Brearley)
HULKA, James B.S. Physics,
Rochester Institute of Technology (2004); M.S., Atmospheric Sciences, South
Dakota School of Mines and Technology (2007). Email: jhulka@unm.edu
Research Interests: Satellite Remote Sensing, Optics, Climate Analysis.
(Advisor: L. Scuderi)
HURLEY, John
H., Karen B.S. in Physics, California State University,
Sacramento, 2004; M.S. in Astronomy, San Diego State College, 2006. Email:
karen@unm.edu
Dissertation topic: Experimental Constraints on the Composition of the Martian
Mantle (Advisor: C. Agee)
JOHNSON, Leah B.A. in Geology, Cornell College, 2003. M.S., University
of New Mexico, 2007; Email: lrj80@unm.edu
Research Interests: Paleoclimatology, isotope geochemistry. (Advisor: Y.
Asmerom)
KIRK, Matthew
M.S. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004; B.S. Bradley University,
2001; Email: mfkirk@unm.edu
Research Interests: Groundwater geochemistry and microbiology. (Advisor:
L. Crossey)
Research Interests: Mars surface processes, calibration of ChemCam onboard
Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover, landing site validation for MSL. (Advisor:
H. Newsom)
MARTIN, Emily B.A. in Biology, Pitzer College, 2000; M.S. in Geology,
Tulane University, 2006. Email: emartin9@unm.edu
Research Interests: Planetary differentitaion; core formation; high pressure
experimental petrology (Advisor: C. Agee)
MITCHELL, Euan M.E.Sci Geology, Univ. of Liverpool (UK), 2005. M.S.,
University of New Mexico, 2007. Email: mitch@unm.edu
Research Interests: My primary interest is in radiogenic isotope geochemistry,
specifically as applied to understanding the mechanism(s) and timescale(s)
of mass transfer in subduction zones. Secondary interests are in mantle geochemistry,
igneous petrology and volcanology. My dissertation is concerned with applying
U-series, Sr, Nd, Pb and Os isotope and trace element data to understanding
the mechanism(s) of genesis, and timescale(s) of differentiation, of Holocene
lavas from the Central Oregon Cascades.
(Advisor: Y. Asmerom)
MUGGLETON, Scott
NEWELL, Dennis
B.S. Geology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 1992; M.S. Geology,
Colorado State University, 1997. Email: dnewell@unm.edu
My primary research is focusing on the aqueous and gas geochemistry of travertine-depositing
springs of the Rio Grande rift and Colorado Plateau, and I am interested in
establishing the link between local and regional tectonics to ground water
chemistry and the impact of deeply sources fluids on water quality. (Advisor:
Z. Sharp)
NICHOLS, Elizabeth B.S. Geology, B.A. Spanish, University of Montana,
2003; M.S. University of New Mexico, 2006. Email: enichols@unm.edu
PERSICO, Lyman B.S., University of Vermont, 2002; M.S., University
of New Mexico, 2006. Email: lyman@unm.edu
RUST, Ginny B.S. Western Illinois University, 2004; M.S. University
of New Mexico, 2006 . Email: grust@unm.edu
Research Interests: Hydrogeology/Sedimentology/Shallow Geophysics (Advisor:
G. Weissmann)
SANDERS, Kirsten MPhys Theoretical Physics with North American Study,
University of Exeter, UK (2005). MSc (by research) Science of Natural Hazards,
University of Bristol, UK (passed Jan 2008, graduation pending). Email: kesand24@unm.edu
Research Interests: Geophysics and geodynamics. MSc thesis: Investigating
mantle flow in subduction zones using seismic anisotropy. (Advisor: M.
Roy)
Research Interests: Structural geology, tectonics, geology of the Southwestern
U.S., and GIS. Ph.D. Project: Mesozoic tectonics of the Maria Fold and Thrust
Belt and McCoy Basin: An examination of polyphase deformation and synorogenic
responses. (Advisor: K. Karlstrom)
STRONG, Mel M.S., Washington State University, 2001.
I am working on a new analytical technique in Zach Sharp's stable isotope
lab to measure the isotopic composition of atmospheric water vapor. Once my
system is functioning, I will be using it to tackle some climate problems
regarding the Southwest - in particular the moisture source(s) for the summer
North American monsoon. I'm also working on CH chondrites with Rhian Jones
looking at the oxygen isotope composition of different phases in the meteorite.
(Advisor: D. Gutzler and Z.
Sharp)
SWANSON, Benjamin B.S., University of Montana, 1996, M.S., University
of Montana, 2002. Email: swanson@unm.edu
Research Interests: Fluvial geomorphology and river ecology. (Advisor: G.
Meyer)
TYRA, Mark B.S., Geology,
University of Kentucky, 2002; M.S., Geology, University of Maryland, 2005.
Email: matyra@unm.edu
Primary: Using stable isotope geochemistry for
exploring Ordovician climate change with phosphatic conodonts--mostly concerned
with the cause of sedimentary third-order sequences. Also interested in the
timing of the greenhouse-to-icehouse transition in the Late Ordovician. Secondary:
Examine terrestrial contamination of carbonates in CM2 meteorites by weathering,
and researching CM1 chondritic carbonates to determine the nature of aqueous
alteration in the chondritic parent body. (Advisor: M.
Elrick)
Primary interests (and dissertation): Late Triassic paleomagnetism and magnetostratigraphy
of New Mexico. Other projects include magnetostratigraphy of the Early Cretaceous
Cedar Mountain Group, central Utah; paleomagnetism of Upper Triassic strata
in Arizona. Other interests include mapping (for StateMap), biostratigraphy,
paleoclimatology. (Advisor: J. Geissman)
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