How long have you worked at Stone Lab?

15 Years

Where are you from?

Born and raised in Kansas City, KS

Where did you do your studies?

Undergraduate oceanography/geology degree at University of Washington (Seattle); graduate work in geological oceanography at Oregon State University (Corvallis).

What’s your research about?

I primarily study sediments that have been eroded from land and deposited in the ocean, looking at indicators of past climates. I’m especially interested in sediments that tell us about earth’s glacial history, both in Antarctica and in the Northern Hemisphere. In order to conduct this research, I’ve traveled to Antarctica 9 times, and I’ve sailed on 7 scientific drilling cruises in the Northern Hemisphere.

What’s your favorite thing about Stone Lab?

Two things about the Stone Lab experience make it very enjoyable for me. The first is the opportunity to integrate field activities into so many aspects of each class. The second is the caliber and enthusiasm of the students; the students who take courses at Stone Lab really want to be there, which makes the experience so much better for me as an instructor.

What are your hobbies?

Biking/swimming/running; reading; eating ice cream.

Something interesting about you?

“A bad day in the field beats a good day in the office!”

Course Taught at Stone Laboratory

EARTHSCI 107: Field-Based Introduction to Oceanography
EARTHSCI 583.03: Geologic Setting of Lake Erie