About the ProjectThis project is an online supplement to Kues, Lewis, and Leuth’s (2014), A Brief History of Geological Studies in New Mexico. Since 2013, technical communication students in a popular science writing class at New Mexico Tech have profiled New Mexico scientists and engineers who have made significant contributions to the fields of geology, hydrology, geoscience, planetary science, and more.

The goals of this project are twofold:

• To recognize the contributions of notable scientists, mentors, and colleagues and preserve their stories for future generations of geologists.

• To provide students with authentic opportunities to write about science to non-specialist audiences.

This project is also aligned with current initiatives such as the MIT and Culture Kettle collaboration that use narrative and storytelling to bring science to a broader public (see http://www.cultureofscienceengagement.net). Our hope is that these engaging stories of our friends and colleagues can be a vehicle for sharing our knowledge with area students and teachers and with those who wish to know more about our state’s fascinating geologic history.

You can read the current profiles by visiting the New Mexico Geological Society website (nmgs.nmt.edu) or by scanning any of the QR codes in the bottom left-hand corner of the pictures with a mobile device.

Suggest a Profile

Penelope BostonKent Condie Wolfgang Elston

Carol Ann Hill Robert Eveleth

Dr. Boston has devoted her career to teaching and understanding overlapping scientific disciplines. Despite being told by many people that studying so many different subjects would be hurtful to her job prospects, she studies everything that she loves and has developed a successful career for herself.

Kent Condie’s primary research focus, the origin of the continents, has taken him to observe billion-year-old rocks in remote locations around the globe. A prominent author, Kent Condie has written books and scientific articles that have become standard references in various fields of geology.

For over sixty years, Wolf has dedicated his life to the study of volcanic rocks in New Mexico and around the world. He is a frequent lecturer in the New Mexico Humanities Project circuit, where he discusses his own experiences as a child refugee from Nazi Germany, motivating students to overcome bullying and prejudice in school.

Carol Hill grew up in San Diego California in the 1940s. Carol redefined the mechanisms of cave formation in Carlsbad Caverns and parts of the Guadalupe Mountains and developed a controversial new theory that reshapes the way we think the Grand Canyon was formed.

Bob Eveleth has researched and documented New Mexico history relating to mining, the city of Socorro, and the School of Mines. He has been with the Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources for over 35 years and remains their Senior Mining Engineer, specializing in Mining Technology, Mining Law, and Mining History.

Matthew Bradley, Abbey Chesebrough, Makala Hannagan, Magella Honeyfield, Emily McClenahan, NancyElma Dale Proctor, and Steve W. Simpson

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Want to suggest a profile or share a story? Visit our

Story Swap booth or email ssimpson@nmt.edu.

Current WorkOur students are hard at work researching and interviewing more of your mentors and colleagues (see list below).

Andrew CampbellCharles ChapinJames FassettJohn HawleyVirginia McLemoreFred PhillipsGreer PriceWilliam Seager

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