Section 1: Geophysics Graduate Student Presentations. The goals of this seminar series are to provide more opportunities for Graduate Students to sharpen their speaking and presentation skills, as well as to share their current research. The style will be similar to previous years: a series of presentations given by all 2nd year and higher Graduate Students in Geophysics. Attendance and written feedback for each speaker is mandatory for all Geophysics Graduate Students. Seismo Lab Faculty also regularly attend and provide feedback.

Methods of quantitative laboratory analysis of rocks, minerals, and fluids in geological and planetary sciences. Consists of five intensive two-week modules covering scanning electron microscopy (imaging, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, electron backscatter diffraction); the electron microprobe (wavelength-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy); X-ray powder diffraction; optical, infrared, and Raman spectroscopy; and plasma source mass spectrometry for elemental and radiogenic isotope analysis. Satisfies the Institute core requirement for an additional introductory laboratory course. Co-taught with Prof. Paul Asimow and Dr. Nathan Dalleska.

Introduction to the mineral physics of Earth's interior. Topics covered: mineralogy and phase transitions at high pressures and temperatures; elasticity and equations of state; vibrational, electronic, and transport properties; application of mineral physics data to Earth and planetary interiors. Taught every other year (next offering is Winter Term 2026).

This is a seminar-style course that discusses historical and current research on the composition, structure, and chemistry of planetary interiors.

GPS Divison enrichment trip to New Zealand, co-taught with Prof. Mike Gurnis. Offered Winter Term and Spring Break of 2024.

A seminar-style class where we have invited speakers (in person and remote) and discuss papers relevant to Venus.