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Job Opportunity With Fugro Consultants
August 15, 2011Job Opportunity With Fugro Consultants
Jordan Epstein '10 reports that Fugro Consultants, which specializes in geotechnical and seismic hazard consulting are currently looking for geologists. The possible work would involve drill rig logging, sampling, trenching, and mapping. Current project localities include Australia, Abu Dhabi, Idaho, Utah, and South Carolina. If you are interested contact Jordan at epsteinjo@gmail.com.
The New XRD Machine Is Delivered
February 22, 2011
We are excited that our new x-ray diffractometer, funded by a National Science Foundation grant of $305,000, has been delivered and is now being readied for use. In the picture, Cam Davidson (on the right) is being shown the innards of the beast by Panalytical installation technician Stephen Strong.Authors of the grant proposal were Melissa Eblen-Zayas of the Physics Department, Steve Drew, Chemistry Department, and Cam Davidson from the Geology Department. The new machine is housed in the Geology Department and replaces the old XRD that dated from the late 1980s.
X-ray diffraction has many uses in both geology and chemistry. In geology, we often use it to identify minerals by crushing rocks into a powder and then running the powder through the machine. The machine will analyze diffracted x-rays emanating from the sample and run the results through a database to find the mineral identities and relative abundance.
From the proposal: "X-rays have a wavelength that is comparable to the spaces between atoms in many materials. For this reason, x-rays can provide a powerful probe for exploring materials at a level that cannot be achieved with visible light, which has a much larger wavelength. This project will support the purchase of a multipurpose x-ray diffractometer to characterize a wide variety of materials, including materials that might be useful for various kinds of chemical and magnetic sensors and clays that can help us understand the climate history of southeast Alaska. In addition to enabling multidisciplinary research to promote our understanding of materials composition and structure, the XRD system will play an important role in training the next generation of scientists as it will be integrated into the curriculum as well as providing research experiences for undergraduate students in chemistry, geology, and physics at Carleton College."
More Cannon River Flood Coverage
September 24, 2010Cannon River gauge at Northfield (near the Carleton stadium)
Cannon River gauge at Welch, about 20 miles downstream from…
Straight River gauge at Faribault. The Straight River is a tribuatary to the Cannon River.
We are excited that our new x-ray diffractometer, funded by a National Science Foundation grant of $305,000, has been delivered and is now being readied for use. In the picture, Cam Davidson (on the right) is being shown the innards of the beast by Panalytical installation technician Stephen Strong.