How many California Mesozoic subduction cycles? 1, 2, or 3? Overview: Mysterious blocks of garnet-bearing rock are found within sediments throughout coastal California. Although these rocks were clearly formed during subduction, their relationship to one another...
Biogeochemical controls on natural and anthropogenic groundwater contaminants in California’s Central Valley Overview: Groundwater in California’s Central Valley is subject to contamination by a variety of natural and human-sourced contaminants. This presents...
Landscape and environmental change in Glacier National Park, Montana Overview: This seven-student project uses sediment core samples to reconstruct glacial history, Holocene climate, and human impacts to Glacier National Park, Montana (GNP). Chains of lakes in glacial...
Identifying major controls on soil and groundwater contamination in the Shenandoah Valley & Southwest Virginia Overview: This eight student Advanced Research Project will investigate the role of land use patterns, soil geochemistry, aquifer type, and nearby stream...
Thermal imaging to characterize the spatial distribution of temperature in freshwater springs Overview: During the Wisconsin Springs Gateway project, we will explore how local variations in topography, surficial geology, and bedrock geology influence the spatial...
