Dr. Justin Richardson interviewed by Boston Globe
Dr. Justin Richardson was recently interviewed by the Boston Globe about eating soil for a feature in their Real Estate section on soils classification. Read more...
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Dr. Mike Jercinovic honored by Microanalysis Society
Dr. Mike Jercinovic accepted the Microanalysis Society’s (MAS) Fellow Award at its annual meeting in Portland, Oregon, on Aug. 5. The honor recognizes “eminent scientists, engineers and technologists in the field of microanalysis of materials and related phenomena who have distinguished themselves through outstanding research and service to the microanalysis community,” MAS states.
Dr. Ray Bradley elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Professor Raymond Bradley has been elected an international fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. The recognition is for his research that is helping understand the nature and causes of climate change. Read more... Watch video on WWLP News
Honoring Professor Sheila Seaman
Professor Sheila Seaman passed away at home in Leverett on Saturday, July 27 after a long heroic battle with cancer. A beloved teacher and researcher in the department, she was a volcanologist who studied active and extinct volcanoes in Iceland, Maine, Arizona, New Mexico, and Canada. She was an avid runner, gardener, protector of land, plants, and animals, and a serious Bruce Springsteen fan. Read more...
State-of-the-art software donated to Geosciences Department
We are pleased to announce the donation of the MOVE software package to the Department of Geosciences by the Scotland-based Petroleum Experts Limited. This industry-standard software package is valued at $2.18 million and provides tools for 3D analysis and geophysical and structural modeling of deformation of the Earth's crust.
U-Mass Geosciences at AAG
This week several faculty and students are presenting at the American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting in Washington DC. If you're there, check out these great talks by Kevin Bean, Dr. Forrest Bowlick, Xin Li, Dr. Eve Vogel, and Dr. Piper Gaubatz:
New Surficial Materials Map of Massachusetts Released
A 1:24,000-scale geologic map and database of surficial materials has been released by the USGS for Massachusetts. This has been a major effort by State Geologist Steve Mabee and the Massachusetts Geological Survey, in collaboration with the USGS, since 2002. The database and map represents the culmination of nearly 80 years of state-federal cooperation and research.
Larsen receives Fulbright
Assistant Professor Dr. Isaac Larsen has received a Fulbright Scholarship for Spring 2020! Dr.
PhD student Shaina Rogstad and Professor Ambarish Karmalkar speak about climate change in Daily Hampshire Gazette
The Daily Hampshire Gazette recently interviewed PhD student Shaina Rogstad and assistant Professor Dr. Ambarish Karmalkar on the IPCC's recent report on the impacts of global warming and how it will affect Western Massachusetts. Read more...
Julie Brigham-Grette noted reviewer for map of Beringia, featured in Daily Hampshire Gazette
Department head and professor Dr. Julie Brigham-Grette was interviewed by Live Science on her role in the construction of the Yukon Geological Survey's new map of Beringia, ca. 18,000 years ago. Read more...
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