Hi, I’m Alissa! 

I received a B.S in geology & geophysics and chemistry from the University of Wisconsin Madison. As both a geoscientist and chemist I use geochemical measurements as a tool to better understand past climate and perturbations to the carbon cycle throughout Earth history. This serves as an analog for the modern day and allows us to learn more about the future impacts of anthropogenic climate change.

I am actively involved in research with the NSF Center for Oldest Ice Exploration (COLDEX) analyzing eolian dust geochemistry and greenhouse gas concentrations of ice cores from the Allan Hills, Antarctica. Additionally, I am interested in the use of ice microstructure mapping (SEM-EBSD) to better understand the glaciological conditions that may impact the preservation of paleoclimate proxies.

I have also previously worked with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Global Monitoring Lab (NOAA-GML) utilizing radiogenic carbon isotopes and carbon monoxide concentration measurements across North America as a tracer for CO2 fossil fuel emissions.