Meet the Researchers
Focus of StudyI investigate the structural architecture of the Earth, how continents rift, and the interaction of the solid Earth and ice sheets in Antarctica. Why Polenet?
Geophysical measurements on this unprecedented scale across Antarctica will lead to phenomenal discoveries - I've spent 10 years working to achieve it! Favorite Vista
The Royal Society Range, Transantarctic Mountains, from Ross Island, Antarctica.
Focus of StudyUsing GPS and other remote sensing techniques to study crustal deformation in Antarctica. Why Polenet?
As a PhD student with POLENET, my research utilizes data that has been and will be collected through POLENET. Favorite Pastimes
Drawing, running, playing outside, and anything involving music or live performing arts. I've also recently become obsessed with yoga!
Focus of StudyI use GPS to study crustal motion in Greenland, Antarctica, South America, and the islands of the South Pacific. Why Polenet?
POLENET is a natural extension of my previous work on the West Antarctic GPS Network (WAGN) project. Favorite Movie
Toss-up between The Sound of Music and Psycho
Favorite pastimes
Travel, cycling, kayaking
Focus of StudyI am a geophysicist interested in the dynamics of tectonic processes that cause earthquakes and build mountains and the geodynamics of solid earth-ice sheet interactions. Space-based Geodesy and Seismology are my principal tools. Why Polenet?
I was drawn to Antarctica by a number of scientific questions, and also the uniqueness of working in Antarctica. The International Polar Year (IPY) brought together a number researchers working in the Polar regions over the past 10-20 years and allowed us to develop a large, integrated, multidisciplinary, and multinational project that would not have been possible without the IPY. In addition to advancing basic science, both these foci also contribute to improving societal hazard mitigation. Most Interesting Place
Backer Island (74.43042S 102.47791W)
Favorite Place
Cloudbase in a glider
Focus of StudyI'm fascinated by mountains, and I use geology, geophysics, and numerical modeling to figure out how mountains are created and destroyed. Why Polenet?
Antarctica has some of the world's most magnificent mountain ranges. But since they're mostly covered by ice, we use seismic techniques let us get a better understanding of their structure. By seeing the roots of the mountains, I can start to figure out what tectonic processes are responsible for making them. Favorite Rock
Shatter cones from the Vredefort impact structure
Favorite Quote
"All models are wrong. Some models are useful." George E.P. Box
Focus of StudyI am a seismologist who is broadly interested in both seismic sources (including novel ones from Antarctica, such as drifting icebergs) and applying seismic methods to image the deep interior of the Earth. Why Polenet?
Because of my long-standing interests in continental rift zones (e.g., the Rio Grande Rift) and in seismic techniques, such as receiver functions, that are highly applicable to exploring the lithosphere and mantle scale structure of West Antarctica. I also love working in groups with diverse colleagues from other fields, such as geodesy and glaciology. Favorite Guitarist
Jeff Beck!
Focus of StudyI am interested in understanding deep processes inside the Earth that have formed and continue to modify the Antarctic continent. Why Polenet?
Seismic images will let us "geophysically" peel off the West Antarctic ice sheet, revealing the structure of the continent for the first time. Favorite Location
Mt. Kilimanjaro (about 20 years ago before the glaciers started to rapidly melt)
Focus of StudyI work with a small research team, studying the high plateau, and the fast-warming Antarctic Peninsula and its icebergs, as a Ground Penetrating Radar operator and Field Team mountaineer. Why Polenet?
I had the opportunity to work with UNAVCO on Polenet this season and couldn't pass up the chance to see some new locales. Favorite Things
Flying, being in the desert, being on a river.
Focus of StudyEarthquake seismology and active tectonics to investigate structure and infer associated earth processes. Why Polenet?
The seismic data from Polenet will help advance our understanding of rifting and extension in West Antarctica. Favorite Quote
"Women who behave rarely make history." -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Focus of StudyThe long-term variation of the Earth's gravity field due to post-glacial rebound and present-day ice melting in the polar regions. Why Polenet?
Observations at permanent gravity stations on Antarctic bases necessitate an international collaboration. Favorite Sports/Bands/Writers
Cycling, running, U2, Arcade Fire, Queens of the Stone Age, James Ellroy, Pierre Michon, Graham Swift
Focus of StudyGlacier and rock interactions: how the underlying rock influences glacier flow and how past glaciations have affected tectonics. Why Polenet?
Working together we can make seismic and GPS measurements that are needed for understanding key issues about Antarctic and Greenland ice sheet stability. The POLENET team can make that happen. Favorite Something/Author/Place
Cats!, Jane Austen, Mt. Nemrut in Southern Turkey in midwinter
Focus of StudyI'm currently studying seismology on a variety of scales, from volcanic media to continental scale crustal analyses. Why Polenet?
As part of my PhD dissertation, I'm going to use POLENET data in order to infer details about the crust and mantle below the ice in West Antarctica. Favorite Politician
Winston Churchill
Favorite Hobbies
Rock Climbing, drumming, drawing, throwing tea parties
Focus of StudyI am a Polar Network Operations Engineer. I manage the permanent GPS stations from prep, testing, deploying and maintaining. Why Polenet?
I am a part of POLENET through UNAVCO's role as a technology and support facility. Also because I love the polar regions. Favorite Things
I love Polar and Alpine regions and anyway I can find to spend time in them is fine by me. I enjoy spending time in the mountains with my family - hiking, climbing, skiing, boating, biking. Soccer is the beautiful game. Chocolate and Cheese are eternal.
Focus of StudyThe past behavior or the West Antarctic Ice Sheet in McMurdo Sound using seafloor features and seismic data. Why Polenet?
I have had the opportunity to remotely help the POLENET field team in past expeditions and now I get to join them in the field. Favorite Quote
"Everyday in the field is a holiday!"
-Dr. David Elliot
Focus of StudyAntarctic marine geology of extensional regimes in in the West Antarctic Rift System. Why Polenet?
To collaborate with a large network of scientists around the world about future global climate change issues! Favorite Band
The Offspring
Favorite Book
To Kill a Mockingbird
Favorite Pastime
Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeye Football!!
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