I am an earth scientist interested in understanding the physics of the earth, with particular enthusiasm for glaciers and other agents that act on and shape the earth's surface. My research at UAF's Geophysical Institute focuses on glacier dynamics; plainly: the things that make a glacier speed up or slow down. See the research link at left for more information about my general research interests, past projects, and the work I'm currently doing on the seismicity and dynamics of Yahtse Glacier.

I am committed to education and sharing my exciting professional experiences with others. In addition to university-level teaching experience I gained during my Masters, I have been a faculty member of a 7-week field course for undergraduates interested in all aspects of environmental studies each summer, beginning 2007. I give public lectures on my research and occasional cross-disciplinary guest lectures with other departments at UAF.

I live in Fairbanks, Alaska, and when I am not in the office or doing field work, I enjoy cross country skiing or trail running out my back door, adventures in the Alaska Range a couple hours away, and exploring some of the other wild landscapes across our state. I enjoy all forms of alpinism, from rock and ice climbing, to ski mountaineering, to long alpine scrambles. I treasure opportunities for travel and excitement across the US as well as internationally.

International Glaciological Society

American Geophysical Union

American Alpine Club