Jocelyn is a fourth year Earth and Environmental Science Student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her research interests include geology, soils, pollution and how these concepts play into urban landscapes. She has previously worked as a Peer Leader for Earth Science courses, a research assistant for Trela Rare Earth Elements, and is currently working for Dr. Sarick Matzen in the Environmental Geochemistry Lab at UIC.
She loves traveling and finding geology within the landscapes. Recently, she visited Mexico and saw really incredible geologic features in the southern state of Chiapas. Her field experience is largely within the St. Francois Mountain region of S. Missouri and in S. Illinois, where the mineral Fluorite is found.
Don't be afraid to ask her questions regarding student life as an Earth and Environmental Science student, both at UIC and in general. While pursuing her degree, she has had great experiences both with the community and the field as a whole. She'd love to answer questions regarding geology, field work, getting involved, job opportunities, and also what it's like to be an educator in this field!