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Alicia L. Bonar

I am currently a Geology PhD Student working with Dr. Lynn Soreghan at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK. I utilize both field-based and lab-based studies to evaluate the climatic and tectonic histories preserved in sedimentary basins through applied sedimentology, stratigraphy, sedimentary petrology, geochronology, and organic/inorganic geochemistry. My research goal is to discover and apply lithologic and geochemical proxies to better resolve deep-time paleoclimatic and tectonic questions related to the formation of fine-grained sedimentary rocks in both marine and terrestrial environments.

RECENT(ISH) NEWS

Xprize Carbon Removal Challenge Winners

Our new startup - Bison Underground, led by Steve Adams - just gained support from the Musk Foundation and the Xprize Carbon Removal Challenge panel with $250,000 in seed funding.

View media coverage and highlights here

Presentation at Annual GSA 2021!

I recently presented on some new data deciphering allochthonous vs autochthonous silt in two granitoid host soils from varying climates.

Read the abstract here

EDUCATION

2018-Present

University of Oklahoma

PhD in Geology

2016-2018

New Mexico State University

Masters in Geology

2011-2015

West Virginia University

Bachelors in Geology / minor in Business Admin.

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Climatic influences on silt production in modern soils

The effects of atmospheric dust on primary productivity and organic carbon preservation

CURRENT PROJECTS

Addressing current climate change with regenerative agriculture

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ABOUT ME

Outside of being a geologist, I enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, painting, cooking, and snapping A LOT of landscape photos. My happy place is anywhere in New Mexico. I love my dogs (Charlie and Arthur), sushi, yoga, kickboxing, and traveling. The best parts of life are the friends and family (human and furry!) that I get to share it with. Check photos below if you like mountains, sleeping in a tent, wild flowers, and IPAs.