Why do you like doing geoscience? Throughout my undergrad degree, I would have said: because I like mountains and being outdoors. But after starting a PhD in COVID lock-down and facing a project I did not yet understand, I realised I did not know the answer to that question anymore. All around me it seemed like colleagues were suffering through the process just to reach the end, and I did not want ...[Read More]
Geekology #1: Matplotlib for geosciences, tips and tricks
This week inaugurates a new series of posts: Geekology, fusion of geek and geology. In this section, we will try to unravel tips and tricks of programming applied to geodynamics, from new innovative libraries to good programming practices, interviews with geologists who code and more! To kick off the series, this week’s article is written in collaboration with Baptiste Bordet, doctoral resea ...[Read More]
A journey to the centre of plate tectonics and mantle convection
“Dynamics of Plate Tectonics and Mantle Convection,” is edited by Dr. João C. Duarte and published by Elsevier. The book brings together contributions from more than 40 renowned authors in the fields of geology, geodynamics, tectonics, petrology and geophysics. It offers the unique authors’ perspective on the interconnected processes of plate tectonics and mantle convection and their v ...[Read More]
The Sassy Scientist – Conference Sprints
Just came back from holidays and found yourself staring at your calendar that’s full of conferences? I can almost hear the inner debate you’re having. Instead of keeping this internal dialogue to yourself, Reese decided to ask this question out loud: Should I go to every conference? Dear Reese, No. What are you? An olympic world record holder in breaking the space-time continuum? No, that’s ...[Read More]