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Kylara Martin |
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Ph.D. advisor and areas of interest
Sean Gulick, marine geology & geophysics
Other degrees
Bachelor of Science in Geophysics, June 2006
California Institute of Technology; Pasadena, California
Topic of dissertation
Geophysical investigations in the Nankai Trough and Sumatran subduction zones
Working on the Kumano 3-D seismic project, NanTroSEIZE (leg 314) and the Sumatra tsunamigenesis project with Sean Gulick and Nathan Bangs
What sparked your interest in MG&G?
I've always enjoyed looking at rocks and learning about the earth in general. The event that really sparked my interest, though, was the great tsunami of 2005. Scientists need to know more about the factors that contribute to such devastating events so that the next one won't cost as many lives.
Why did you choose the Jackson School’s UT Department of Geological Sciences for your studies?
I enjoy going to sea and UTIG has numerous opportunities for students to do so. Also, between the on-campus department and UTIG, there are a great many scientists working on interesting projects. I didn't come here to work with one person, but rather because I knew there were several potential projects and advisers to choose from.
What are some of the field experiences you have had as a student at UTIG?
During the summer of 2008, I sailed aboard the R/V Sonne offshore northern Sumatra. Part of my duties included
processing multichannel seismic data that were acquired in order to investigate tsunamigenic rupture and to constrain the structures of potential interest to future drilling legs. I also served as a Geophysical and Seismic Watchstander under Tim Henstock for the majority of cruise.
In the fall of 2007, I sailed with the NanTroSEIZE project stage 1 (IODP leg 314) aboard the DS/DV Chikyu Hakken where I worked on log characterization as part of the science crew.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to go to movies at the local (very quirky) theatre/drafthouse, read and visit the coffee shop at the local bookstore, go rock climbing and hiking and generally enjoy the outdoors.
What fun activity would you recommend to an incoming UT student?
If you've never been to the Capitol or the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum, they're worth a visit. Otherwise, just get out and see the town. One of the greatest things about UT is Austin.
