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Alex Simms

I am a sedimentologist with a broad interest in siliciclastic systems.  Most of my work has focused on Quaternary coastal systems and the processes that control their stratigraphic architecture and the environmental history recorded in their deposits.  My fieldwork has included everything from multibeam imaging of the Antarctic seafloor to measuring section within the Permian outcrops of Western Oklahoma.  However, despite these distractions, I usually return to coring estuaries along coastlines. 
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Elisa Medri - Ph.D. Student

My research focuses on shelf sedimentation along central California Shelf.   Working with colleagues at the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center I am trying to determine the origin and tectonic significance of a few submerged shelf features in order to gain a better understanding of the earthquake and sea-level history of the central California coast.​
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Claire Divola - Ph.D. Student

I study the sedimentary record of marshes within Tomales Bay, a submerged section of the San Andreas Fault Zone, to determine if a record of past earthquakes has been preserved. This research will help us better understand the extent of past ruptures along this fault and the frequency at which they occur. ​

Emily Huffman - Ph.D. Student

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​My current research focuses on quantifying the interaction between relative sea level change and autogenic processes in order to better understand how raised beaches are formed in Antarctica.

Alumni

Graduate Students
Ryan Owings (M.S. 2023) - EKI Environment and Water
​Cameron Gernant (M.S. 2021) - Vandenburg Airforce Base
Brittany Theilen (M.S. 2020) - GeoSyntec, Long Beach
Julie Zurbuchen (Ph.D. 2019) - BP, Houston
​Dillon Osleger (M.S. 2018) - Nature Conservancy
Laura Reynolds (Ph.D. 2018) - Assistant Professor, Worcester State University
Zach Nelson (M.S. 2018) - Geologist, California Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, Orcutt, CA
Elisabeth Steel (Ph.D. 2017) - Assistant Professor, Queens University (Canada)
Michael Bentz (M.S. 2016) - Geologist, Apache
Jonathan Rice (M.S. 2015) - Geologist, DCOR LLC
Vanessa Brillo (M.S. 2015) - Administrative Assistant, Harvey Mudd College, LA, CA
Daniel Livsey (Ph.D. 2015) - Geologist, USGS, Sacramento, CA
Lauren Simkins (Ph.D. 2014) - Assistant Professor, University of Virginia, VA
Eva Von Thury (M.S. 2013) - Geologist, Padre Associates, Santa Barbara, CA
Hanna Arauza (M.S. 2013) - Geologist, Terracon Consultants, Inc., Denver, CO

Undergraduate Students
Jim Schatz (B.S. 2020)
​Margarita McInnis (B.S. 2018) - MS Candidate, UC Davis
Ian Baxter (B.S. 2017) - PhD Candidate, UCSB Geography
Elisa Metri (B.S. 2017)
Michael Troung (B.S. 2016)
Justin Steinmann (B.S. 2015) - MS Candidate, Oklahoma State University
Angela Roman (B.S. 2014) - Geologist, URS, Santa Maria
Julian Stahl (B.S. 2013) - Geologist, ConocoPhillips (MS - Montana State University)

At Oklahoma State University
Katie Ross (M.S. 2011) - SM Energy, Tulsa, OK
Zach Poland (M.S. 2011) - Laredo Petroleum, Tulsa, OK
Taylor Troiani (M.S. 2009) - Mack Energy, Oklahoma City, OK
Tyler Treece (M.S. 2009) - EOG, Oklahoma City, OK
Annie Drewry (M.S. 2008) - Darkhorse Resources, Tulsa, OK
Peter Kouremenous (M.S. 2008) - University of Alberta, Augustana
Niranjan Aryal (M.S. 2007) - Schlumberger, Houston, TX
Michael Aufil (M.S. 2007) - Newfield, Tulsa, OK

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