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Alumna
MS Winter 2011
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Specialization:
Research Area
Crustal Evolution and Development
Advisor
Brad Hacker
Research:
Monica is currently working on her PhD at Rice University. Her research combines petrology, geochemistry, and modeling to investigate igneous and metamorphic processes in arcs and subduction zones.
Publications:
Thesis Title: Velocity Anisotropy of Basin and Range Lower Crust from Electron-Backscatter Diffraction