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Occupation: Geologist Educational Background: B.A. in Geology and minor in Russian Language from Rutgers University; M.S. and Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Wyoming with an emphasis on Quaternary Geology and Remote Sensing. Best part about being a scientist: “Being curious about the natural world, asking questions about how things work, and communicating with other scientists makes science fun.” Life experiences that led to a career in science: “As a teenager, I used my eyes and a telescope to look at the night sky. In college, I became fascinated with geology when I took my first geology class.” Hobbies: Hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, practicing yoga and tai chi, making jewelry, and organic gardening. Musical Tastes: Varied, but movie soundtracks to Shrek I and Shrek II are favorites. Research: What geologic processes were involved in forming the landscape surrounding me? What geologic processes or forces are responsible for changes that I observe? Meet the Scientists | Words of Wisdom | Sneak Peak