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Currently, I am at Penn State studying the preservation of carbon in terrestrial systems using stable isotopes from a variety of sources. In addition, I am also studying paleosols (fossilized soils) during the Paleocene Eocene Thermal Maximum to better understand the response of soils to rapid climate change.

Research intrests

In addition to research in Ireland, I've also been interested in paleosols, tree rings, surface waters, and just about anything that incorporates climate and isotopes. Currently, I'm working on tree rings from Alaska with Greg Wiles. I'm also working on a new lake from Ireland near my thesis project to develop another climate record.

Art

Originally, I started out as an art major at the beginning of my undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee. This revelation came about during high school. Most of my free time was spent throwing pots. I always had a strong interest in science and as the years went by, I spent more time learning about glaze chemistry and kiln design. After almost finishing a BFA in Ceramics, I took a geology class, oops! Check out my pots.