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Primary Language Spoken
English
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Secondary Language Spoken
N/A
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Focus and Areas of Research and/or Interest in Economic Geology
Professor of Mineral Deposits and Geochemistry - field-based studies of mineral deposits; volcanic and alteration facies mapping; geological mapping; lithogeochemistry; radiogenic isotopes; geochronology; volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits and other deposit types; tectonics and metallogeny; and industry-academe interaction and knowledge transfer.
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Relevant Education/Work Experience
B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc. – Memorial University
Ph.D. – University of British Columbia
Assistant Professor (2001-2004) and Associate Professor (2004-2008) – Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC) and Department of Earth Sciences, Laurentian University
Principal, SJPGeoConsulting (2008-2009)
Associate Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Memorial University of Newfoundland (2009-2014)
Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Memorial University of Newfoundland (2014-2020)
University Research Professor, Department of Earth Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland (2020-present)
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Hobbies and Interests
Music, baseball, history, guitar, and politics
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SEG Activities (e.g. positions held, awards/medals, lecturing)
SEG Student Chapter president @ UBC
Fellowship Admissions Committee
Graduate Student Fellowships Selection Committee
SEG Councillor
Associate Editor, Economic Geology (2008-2022)
VP Student Affairs (2017-2020)
President Elect (2023)
President (2024)
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Personal Philosophy on Mentoring
I have been very fortunate to have been mentored by numerous individuals that have greatly influenced and benefited my career. SEG has provided many opportunities for me and I feel it important to give back to this organization and to younger geoscientists.
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Other Relevant Information
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