The Sedimentologists’ Plight
Redrilling sites 1545 and 1546 for fresh microbiology samples has an unintended side effect: sediments that had been drilled before…
The Challenge of Massive Sills at Site 1546
The last cores of our “cold sediment” standard site 1545 are coming up after midnight, from ca. 350 meters depth;…
Stories from the Sea
By Katie Dion & Melanie Kudra What are two educators from the Texas State Aquarium doing looking at rocks for…
The Story is in the Sediments . . . Show Me the Evidence
Participants of School of Rock 2019 benefit from the easy access to downtown San Diego. This eclectic backdrop provides an…
Radiolarians are Rad
(blog written by Amanda Florea) You know what’s rad? Working hand in hand with one of the few radiolarian specialists…
Career Spotlight: Sedimentologist Shinya Iwasaki
Shinya Iwasaki Interview Please describe your job duties while on the JR. What will you be doing on a…
Career Spotlight: Stratigraphic Correlator Christina Ravelo
Christina Ravelo Interview Please describe your job duties while on the JR. What will you be doing on a daily…
Career Spotlight: Core Technician Ionela Samoila
Ionela Samoila Interview Please describe your job duties while on the JR. What will you be doing on a…
Career Spotlight: Sedimentologist Jesse Farmer
Jesse Farmer Interview Please describe your job duties while on the JR. What will you be doing on a daily…
Career Spotlight: Micropaleontologist Oliver M. Esper
Oliver M. Esper Interview Please describe your job duties while on the JR. What will you be doing…