Jennifer McLeod, PhD
Areas of Interest
- Volcanology
- Geochemistry
- Igneous Petrology
- Field Geology
- Inclusive Pedagogy
Education
- Ph.D., Geology, Oregon State University (2024)
- M.S., Geological Sciences, Central Washington University (2019)
- B.S., Geology, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh (2016)
Courses Taught
- Physical Geology (GEOL 1010)
- Historical Geology (GEOL 1020)
Honors and Awards
- 2024: OSU Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring
- 2024: OSU Graduate Student Teaching Award
- 2024: Cindy Rose All Igneous Graduate Education Scholarship
- 2023: Geology Fellowship for the PNW
- 2022: USGS-NSF INTERN Fellowship at USGS Menlo Park
- 2021: George and Danielle Sharp Fellowship
- 2021: Oregon Lottery Graduate Scholarship awarded for meritorious record of accomplishment, nominated by the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Geology program
- 2020: Jean Bowman Clark Graduate Education Scholarship in recognition of outstanding performance, success, and dedication, nominated by the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Geology Program
- 2016: Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award from the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh for poster presentation at Celebration of Scholarship
- 2016: GeoCUR Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award from the Geosciences Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research
Volunteer and Service
- 2023: Speaker at Washington Middle School on being a geologist and a first-generation college student
- 2023: Wilderness First Aid Certification
- 2022-Present: Association for Women Geosciences Member
- 2022: CEOAS Community of Practice Member
- 2022: Onsite Coordinator for Inspiring Girls* Expeditions- Mount Baker
- 2022: DEI Graduate Student Committee
- 2015-Present: Geological Society of America Member
- 2021: Magma Chamber Simulator Workshop Instructor
- 2021: Geological Society of America Field Trip Speaker on the Tumalo Volcanic Center
- 2019: American Geophysical Union Member
- 2018: GeoGirls Mentor