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Masters in Geology
Kristin received a Master of Science degree in Geology from State University of New York at Albany in 1990. Her focus then was on plate tectonics and her master's thesis focused on the Josephine Ophiolite.
Ophiolites are of special interest to geologists because they provide an above water laboratory to study oceanic crust and are a strong indicator of plate tectonics.
Passionate about Minerals &
Rocks!
Kristin has a passion for helping people of all ages understand what lies below their feet. Underneath the pavement, grass and soil, there is a world of rocks that are just waiting to be explored. She particularly is interested in helping students understand the geology of Northeast Wisconsin and the importance of the Niagara Escarpment.
50+ Year Mineral & Rock Collection
Kristin has a Master of Science degree in Geology and has been collecting rocks for over 50 years.
Education
State University of New York at Albany (SUNY), Albany, NY — MS
SEPTEMBER 1986 - AUGUST 1990
Master of Science degree in Geology. Study focussed on Plate Tectonics. Thesis related to the lower boundary of the Josephine Ophiolite located in Southwestern Oregon.
Carleton College, Northfield MN — BA
SEPTEMBER 1981 - MAY 1985
Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology. Senior thesis related to rocks of the Niagara Escarpment and how they weather.
Experience
Rock Club - Aldo Leopold School - Green Bay, WI - co-leader,
2017-2021
Worked with students to identify rocks in a large donated rock collection. Students learned to identify rocks, minerals, shells and fossils. Helped lead them through the process of developing a mobile display case that could be used as a teaching tool for the school. Finished the cabinet with a teacher during COVID and presented it to the school in 2021.
Field Trip Lead - various locations in NE Wisconsin - leader,
2008-2019
Developed curriculum, pre-lecture, and field trips to understand the geology of NE Wisconsin and the Niagara Escarpment. The pre-talk included hands-on experiences to reinforce the learning and to allow better understanding while on the field trip. Ages ranged from 3rd grade to high school.
Attorney General’s Office - Albany, NY — science intern,
1988 - 1990
Paid Internship with the NY Attorney General’s office. Duties included data entry, field assistant, and writing for cases that involved scientific data of environmental wrongdoing by corporations.
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