Abstract: The Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) utilizes geophysical datasets and techniques in almost all aspects of our work.  In our daily work, we primarily utilize three main geophysical data: gravity, magnetics, and seismic.  As the geophysicist, it is my responsibility to process, maintain, and aid in the interpretation of these datasets.  In this talk, I will discuss each of these geophysical data types, how they are acquired and processed, what geologic information can we gain from these data, and how it relates to our work at the MGS.

Biography:

Grew up in Jordan, MN

Undergraduate degree at St. John's University in MN

Worked at ExxonMobil Geophysical Operations

Masters degree in Geology (seismology) at Boston University

PhD in Oceanography (seismology) at Graduate School of Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island

Postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with Dr. Max Bezada

Geophysicist at the Minnesota Geological Survey