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Episode summary introduction: This episode of GEOY explores the incredible and inspiring life of notable geologist Tanya Atwater, the Mother of Plate Tectonics. Geologists Mikaela Moore and Gillian Ivey discuss Atwater’s life from a young age, through her major discoveries regarding the theories of plate tectonics, obstacles and discrimination faced as a woman in science during her time, and her various accomplishments up until present day. She is currently a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- http://atwater.faculty.geol.ucsb.edu/Biography/Biography-FR.html
- http://atwater.faculty.geol.ucsb.edu/Biography/Bibliography-FR.html
- https://www.e-education.psu.edu/earth520/book/export/html/1752
- https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-07/uoc–tmo073019.php
- https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/down-earth-tanya-atwater
- http://atwater.faculty.geol.ucsb.edu/Biography/BiographicalNarrative.html
- https://www.nytimes.com/1999/10/12/science/a-conversation-with-tanya-atwater-she-put-the-san-andreas-fault-in-its-place.html
- https://what-when-how.com/earth-scientists/atwater-tanya-earth-scientist/
Host Information:
- Gillian Ivey: A member of the Traveling Geologist team and a host for Geologic Expeditions of Yore episodes on the Geology Podcast Network. Gillian is currently a master’s candidate in the geology program at Queen’s University. She is studying the Rhynie Chert of Scotland and its geological as well as biological significance for her master’s thesis. She is passionate about the earth and loves to share her knowledge and excitement for geology with others. Gillian hopes to one day teach a new generation about the amazing processes that shape our planet. You can find Gillian on twitter @gillianivey
- Mikaela Moore: A member of the Traveling Geologist team and a regular host for Geologic Expeditions of Yore episodes on the Geology Podcast Network. Mikaela has a bachelor’s degree in geology and is focused primarily on carbonate geology and coral reef biodiversity. She is passionate about the earth as well as educating the public on topics in geology and oceanography and hopes to inspire a love and fascination with our natural world. Mikaela also hopes to one day be involved in informal education at one of the many places of learning across the country.
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