Episode summary introduction:
In this episode Dr B. interviews, the original traveling geologist himself, Assistant Prof. Chris Spencer. Chris shares how the initiative of traveling geologist started during his PhD studies in St. Andrews, and also, his love for one of the most fascinating parts of our job: fieldwork. During this Gneiss chats episode, Chris reveals some of his exciting fieldwork experiences across the globe. In fact, Chris has done fieldwork in almost every continent. Which one is missing from Chris’ list? Let’s find out!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.travelinggeologist.com/geology-podcast-network/
https://www.travelinggeologist.com/
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Host Information:
Dr. Vitor Barrote: A member of the Traveling Geologist team and the host for Gneiss chats on the Geology Podcast Network. Vitor, also known as Dr. B, has a PhD in applied geology from Curtin University. His current research focus is on analytical developments in geochemistry and geochronology, but he has a soft spot for Economic Geology, also. He enjoys multidisciplinary studies that apply unorthodox and innovative solutions to resolve unusual problems. He is a big fan of spreading education through inclusive media, with science outreach efforts such as this podcast series. He also holds an (honorary) PhD in geological dad-jokes.
Producer Information:
Dr Silvia Volante: A member of TravelingGeologist team, producer, and occasional co-host for Gneiss Chats on the Geology Podcast Network. Silvia also has a PhD in applied geology from Curtin University. She loves to explore the different pressures, temperatures, and compositions conditions at which igneous and metamorphic rocks formed. Her favorite word? Unravelling! Unravelling the evolution of basement rocks by mapping them in the field, as a good old-fashioned field geologist would do, and investigating the record incapsulated in minerals that define ductile fabrics and, why not, that can also be dated!
Dr. Bryant Ware: Dr. Ware is a geology researcher (an isotope geochemist, and geochronologist for those who want to know exactly) at Curtin University in Western Australia. He knows all about the nitty gritty details of the geochemical analysis of rocks to produce the data that help us to understand the processes that shape our planet. Despite spending an excessive amount of time in the clean lab, he loves the outdoors and spending time in the field. As a member of the Traveling Geologist Team, and producer on Gneiss chats from the Geology Podcast Network he enjoys sharing his excitement about geology with others.
Editor Information:
Mikaela Moore: A member of the Traveling Geologist team and editor for Gneiss chats 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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