Dr. Nancy Price

Associate Professor of Geology

My geology research is primarily focused on what the deformation history of a rock at the mineral scale could say about the tectonic history of an area. Along the way, I get to ask fascinating questions about how minerals accommodate deformation in polymineralic rocks, how fabrics develop and evolve at the mineral scale, and how the rheology of different rock layers influence the strength and behavior of a deforming system.

I also have extensive experience working with and supporting K-12 science educators. I love to bridge the gap between the experience of science as a scientist and a student's classroom experience of science through authentic scientific inquiry. My current work is focused on building place-based educational materials using authentic data and methods.