Joseph E. Panzik

Research Assistant Professor

Personal profile

About

My primary research interests focus on applying paleomagnetic techniques to understand how Earth’s geomagnetic field geometry has changed throughout Earth history, reconstruct pre-Pangean supercontinents, and constrain the timing and mechanics of magmatic events in the San Rafael Volcanic Field. I approach these using a combination of field- and laboratory-based methods that include collecting samples to analyze from domestic (Smokey Mountains, Virginia, North Carolina, Utah) and international (Namibia) localities.

My teaching interests emphasize understanding of fundamental concepts that lead to integration of more sophisticated knowledge and mathematical representations from an interactive and research-driven approach. I have developed courses and material at both graduate and undergraduate levels that involve lectures, labs, sections, and field trips for courses in Earth Science and Physics.

Education/Academic qualification

Ph.D., Yale University

… → 2015

B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

… → 2008

Disciplines

  • Earth Sciences