PRESENT GRADUATE STUDENTS
Andy Baudo: MA thesis topic: detailed fracture analyses and structural mapping in the Appalachian Plateau of western New York, primarily in the gorge of Zoar Valley. His data detects subsurface faults, characterizes fractures, defines the history of fracture and fault development in part of western New York. The study is important for oil and gas exploration, both locally (the Bass Island Trend passes through his area) and regionally (his models will help further exploration). The work is also vitally important for environmental concerns, in that the newly recognized faults are close to the high level radioactive waste site (West Valley), and fracture characterization helps understand the risk of potential contaminant transport from dump sites in the area. (see publications list)
Alison Harper: MA thesis topic: fracture analyses and structural mapping along the south shore of Lake Ontario. Her data will help establish whether there is validity to the idea that part of Lake Ontario is located in a rift that failed during initial opening of the Atlantic. Her data defines faults, characterizes fractures, defines the history of fracture and fault development in part of western New York. The work is important for environmental concerns, both in terms of fracture characterization that will help understand the risk of contaminant transport from dump sites in the area, and for characterization of earthquake potential.
Trish Kleise: sedimentologic and stratigraphic mapping in the Appalachian Plateau of western New York at Zoar Valley. Her mapping will allow definition of the depositional processes that resulted in the thick section of Upper Devonian tempestites and turbidites in the study area. Her detailed stratigraphy will allow us to calculate the amount of stratigraphic throw at the surface on faults identified n the study area. The stratigraphic study is important for environmental concerns; the better defined faults and can be used of risk assessment in the deliberations concerning dump sites in the area. The sedimentology will better define the depositional processes active in the shallow Catskill Sea.
Valerie Podet: MA thesis topic: fracture analyses and structural mapping in the Appalachian Plateau of western New York, in and near Zoar Valley. Her data will help define the location of previously unrecognized faults. The study is important for oil and gas exploration, both locally (the Bass Island Trend passes through her area) and regionally (her models will help further exploration). The work is also important for environmental concerns, in that the newly recognized faults are close to the high level radioactive waste site (West Valley), and fracture characterization helps understand the risk of potential contaminant transport from dump sites in the area.
Michelle Reay: MA thesis topic: fracture and stratigraphic mapping in the Appalachian Plateau of western New York near Pike. Her mapping identifies faults related to the Clarendon-Linden fault system, a seismically active fault system, as well as NW-striking CSDs and other faults. The study is important for environmental concerns, in that the better defined faults and fractures can be used of risk assessment in the deliberations concerning potential dump sites in the area. She won “Best Student paper of the Day” at the GSA (northeast section) last spring in Providence, RI. (see publications list)
Beth Tober: MA thesis topic: fracture analyses and structural mapping in the Appalachian Plateau of western New York, primarily east of the gorge of Zoar Valley. From her data we can infer faults, characterize fractures, and defines the history of fracture and fault development in this part of western New York. The work is also vitally important for environmental concerns, in that the newly recognized faults are adjacent to the high level radioactive waste site (West Valley).
Todd Witmer: MA thesis topic: fracture analyses and structural mapping in the Appalachian Plateau of western New York, primarily in Zoar Valley. His data will help establish the presence of faults, will characterize fractures, and will define the history of fracture and fault development in part of western New York. The study is important for oil and gas exploration, both locally (the Bass Island Trend passes through his area) and regionally (his models will help further exploration). The work is also vitally important for environmental concerns, in that the newly recognized faults are close to the high level radioactive waste site (West Valley), and fracture characterization helps understand the risk of potential contaminant transport from dump sites in the area.
RECENTLY GRADUATED MA STUDENTS
Todd Peters: MA thesis topic: structural and stratigraphic mapping in the Rawson Valley area, western New York. His data allowed definition of a main branch of the Clarendon-Linden Fault System, the Rawson Fault. The first written account of oil in the North America (1627) was of the Seneca Oil Spring near Cuba, NY, which is located on the Rawson Fault. Thus, it appears that the fault here controlled oil migration. Todd is now at Exxon. His starting salary offer was over $40K.
Dino Zack: MA thesis topic: structural and stratigraphic mapping in the Friendship area, western New York. His data allowed definition of a large Alleghanian thrust at the surface. The fracture, structure and stratigraphic data is important in deliberations for a proposed nearby landfill. he is now at TAMS consulting. His starting salary offer was over $40K.
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