MORGAN - Originally from New England, Morgan received her PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of Minnesota. Morgan’s research focused on better understanding the microstructural processes that play a major role in glacier and ice sheet movement. This work supports accurate incorporation of ice sheet behavior into climate models that are essential for predicting sea level change. By studying microstructural processes in ice, Morgan has been able to combine her passions for structural geology and environmental science. In her free time, she can be found seeking any sort of outdoor adventure, but particularly loves rock climbing, skiing, hiking and fly fishing.
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MARY - Mary is originally from Michigan and has a PhD in Biogeochemistry from the University of Minnesota. Mary's research focused on the potential for common soil fungi to clean up contaminants such as selenium (Se) from polluted environments related to mining and other industrial processes. She combined her background in geology and geochemistry with genomics and molecular biology techniques to understand the metabolic pathways involved with fungal Se transformations, in order to optimize any future water treatment strategy. In her free time, she likes to train for marathons, bike, hike, and garden.
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