Dr. Malcolm Pringle
Research Scientist / Geochronologist
MIT
On this Expedition:
As one of the primary scientific investigators for this expedition, my responsibilities include working carefully to establish research goals and to use our time at sea to collect the information that we need to fulfill these goals. I work with students at all levels both here and on land. We want young people to participate in expeditions like this. The Sea90e web site was developed so we could extend our research to an even younger group of people. We have undergraduate and graduate students actually participating in the research onboard the Revelle, and also have middle and high schools working with us online too. This is a good way to learn science.
About myself:
By day [and most nights?] I'm a geochronologist -- someone who figures out how old rocks are. I also have a keen interest in opening the world of inquiry-based science to budding explorers of all ages. The rest of the time, you can find me in the woods in sun or snow, on the sea in a kayak, or perhaps on an Ultimate frisbee field chasing down disks.
For Students:
Do you like science, but can't decide which subject is your favorite? That's what is cool about the Earth Sciences -- and especially Marine Geology and Oceanography -- you don't have to choose. To become a well rounded Earth Scientist today, you really need to learn all about Chemistry and Physics and Biology and Astronomy and Geology. In fact, you shouldn't neglect any of them. And don't forget Math, either!
Another great aspect of Marine Science is that you get to meet and work and share with lots of scientists with many specialties, from countries all over the world. Not to mention that you are absolutely required to travel all over -- the Earth and the Sea are your laboratory!
(alphabetical order by last name)
Sarah Baumgardner - Geosciences, MIT
Darryl Churchill - Engine Room Propulsion, RV Roger Revelle
Tom Desjardins - Captain, RV Roger Revelle
Meghan Donohue - Resident Marine Technician (aka restech)
Amy Eisin - Marine Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M
Jay Erickson - Senior Cook, RV Roger Revelle
Joseph Ferris III - Second Mate, RV Roger Revelle
Dr. Fred Frey - Geochemistry Professor, MIT
Heather Galiher - 3rd Mate, RV Roger Revelle
Jackie Gauntlett - Geology and Oceanography, UCT
Howie Goldstein - Marine Mammal Biologist, Observer
James Edward Hayden, Sr. - Second Asisstant Engineer, RV Roger Revelle
Philip Hogan - Engine Room, Propulsion, RV Roger Revelle
Shari Hilding-Kronforst - Marine Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M
Lara Kalnins - Geophysics, University of Oxford
George Kennedy - A/B Deck, RV Roger Revelle
Clemens Kessler - Seaman, RV Roger Revelle
Dr. Kolluru Sree Krishna - Marine Geophysics, Goa, India
Dr. Oleg Levchenko - Shirshov Inst. of Oceanology Professor, Moscow
Joe Martino - Seaman, RV Roger Revelle
Evelyn Mervine - Geochemistry Woods Hole / MIT
Laura Morse - Marine Biologist, Marine Mammal Observer
Brandi Murphy - Marine Geophysical Technician
Leslie Nemazi - Marine Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M
Soumen Mallick - Isotope Geochemistry, Florida State University
Matthew Peer - Third Asisstant Engineer, RV Roger Revelle
Ines G. Nobre Silva - Isotope Geochemistry, University of British Columbia, Canada
Holly Owens - Geochronology, MIT
Scott Rasmussen - Geosciences, Brown University
Christopher Paul - Marine Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M
Dr. Malcolm Pringle - Research Scientist / Geochronologist Professor, MIT
Dr. Dasari Gopala Rao - Marine Geophysics & Geology, India
Dr. Will Sager - Marine Geology & Geophysics Professor, Texas A&M
Dax Soule - Geophysicist, Geology, Texas A&M
Masako Tominaga - Marine Geophysics, Texas A&M
Richard Vullo - Chief Mate, RV Roer Revelle
Rory Wilson - Teacher at Sea, JOI Learning
James Wiltshire - Marine Geology, UCT
BACKGROUND
7/7 - Exploring the Heart of the RV Roger Revelle
6/29 - Looking into the Geophysical World (Undersea)
6/24 - Another Look at OUR WORLD
6/21 - First Look... Onboard the RV Roger Revelle
