Occupation: Professor of Geophysics and Geology

Educational Background: B.S. Geology and
Math, Utah State University;
M.S. Geology, Utah State University; Ph.D. Geophysics, University of Utah.

Hobbies: Climbing, skiing, floating, hiking, and traveling. “My work is fun too!”

Musical Tastes:
Classical and bluegrass

Life experiences that led to a career in science: “Experiencing the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake, working in Antarctica, rock climbing, and spending time in the Tetons and Alps, experiencing the Yellowstone wilderness. I like outdoor physics and geology which combines into fun geophysics.”

Research: How does the earth work? Why are there earthquakes and volcanoes?


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