Model of the western Laurentide Ice Sheet

I started my PHD in July 2010. On March 12, 2016, the paper that summarizes over five years of work was finally published. Before going on what it is about, you can download your own copy of the paper from this link until May 1st. After that, it is behind a paywall, but feel free … Continue reading Model of the western Laurentide Ice Sheet

Primer: Ice on the Earth’s surface

I started this blog to be able to share what I do with the world, in a way that is hopefully accessible to everyone! First though, I should introduce the subjects that I am interested in. The first topic I am tackling is "ice on the Earth's surface". Reading the reactions to news stories of … Continue reading Primer: Ice on the Earth’s surface

INQUA conference in Nagoya

I currently have the pleasure to attend the 2015 INQUA Congress (International Quaternary Association). This is one of the largest gatherings of people who work on geology and climate change for the past 2.5 million years. Although I still question the wisdom of holding a conference in Nagoya in July (temperatures are currently in excess of … Continue reading INQUA conference in Nagoya