Relating Seismicity and Volcano Eruptions
Melissa Scruggs is currently earning her Ph.D. in volcanology. We know that earthquakes tend to coincide with volcanic eruptions, so what if we could use earthquakes to remotely predict the eruptions? This Eos article explains:
Read MoreObserving a Galápagos Volcano from Buildup to Eruption
Melissa Scruggs is currently earning her PhD in volcanology. Have you ever heard of the volcanoes in the Galapagos? Check out this Eos article about what scientists have learned after studying one for thirteen years:
Read MoreDigging Deep into Geosciences with Minecraft
Melissa Scruggs is currently earning her PhD in volcanology. What if you could learn about volcanoes on Minecraft? Well, the Science Hunters are doing just that. Read about them in Eos:
Read MoreScientific Meetings for All
For single moms like Melissa Scruggs, lack of childcare makes it difficult for scientists to attend conferences. This Eos piece outlines ways to make scientific meetings more accessible:
Read MoreMt. St. Helens: 40 Years Later
Melissa Scruggs is currently earning her Ph.D. in volcanology. One of the most famous volcanic eruptions was the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. We talked about its 40th anniversary on Third Pod:
Read MoreAccessibility and Fieldwork in the Time of Coronavirus
Melissa Scruggs took advantage of resources to improve her communication skills once she was diagnosed with autism. Accessibility is very important in STEM, as this Eos article explains:
Read MoreUsing Satellites and Supercomputers to Track Arctic Volcanoes
Want to learn more about volcanoes after listening Melissa Scrugg’s episode? Here’s an Eos article about how scientists use satellites and supercomputers to study Arctic volcanoes:
Read MoreEscape from Thera
Melissa Scruggs is currently earning her Ph.D. in volcanology. What sorts of things do volcanologists study? Listen to this Third Pod episode with Krista Evans, who studies Thera’s volcano:
Read MoreDeviations from the Norm
Melissa Scruggs is working on her Ph.D. in volcanology. Wonder what it’s like to work in some of the world’s harshest environments? We talked to 5 scientists about it in this Third Pod episode
Read MoreAncient Eruption May Change Our Understanding of Modern Volcanoes
Want to learn more about volcanoes after hearing Melissa Scruggs’ Sci & Tell episode? Read this Eos article about how scientists are using a 1000-year-old eruption to study modern volcanoes:
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