Geodynamics

Lori Willhite

Lori Willhite is a PhD student at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has a B.A. in Chemistry with a minor in Earth Science, a B.S. in Biopsychology, as well as an M.S. in Earth Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Lori uses isotope and trace element systematics to study the evolution and chemical geodynamics of terrestrial planets. She is also involved with the development of mass spectrometers for future space exploration of terrestrial planets and satellites. Roxy is a border collie mix and rescue.

Finding support in a four-legged friend

Lori Willhite and edited by Anna Gülcher April 5, 2021

Image by @theFlatType

My dog, Roxanne (Roxy for short), has been by my side for my entire graduate career. I adopted Roxy before starting a two-year Master’s program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She moved with me to the University of Maryland for my PhD program. Now in the second year of my PhD, I cannot imagine PhD life without her. Roxy has helped me navigate the most challenging aspects of academi ...[Read More]