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April Abbott is an early career geochemist with expertise in organic and inorganic paleoclimate proxies. She is interested in the interaction of marine sediments and the overlying water column for interpreting sedimentary records of Earth's past climates. Currently, she focuses on using marine pore waters and scanning electron microscopy to understand the cycling of rare earth elements in modern oceans and the potential diagenetic influences on paleoclimate records. In 2017, she became the director of the Collaborative Australian Postgraduate Sea Training Alliance Network (CAPSTAN), which provides targeted at-sea education for master's and honors level students, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities aboard the RV Investigator. Dr. Abbott is actively involved in research projects examining glacial-interglacial changes in sediment provenance, rare earth element flux, and sediment characteristics. She holds a Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching from Oregon State University and has significant teaching responsibilities at Macquarie University, including convening several marine science courses. Furthermore, she engages with the community through outreach activities and media appearances, emphasizing the importance of marine science education and communication.
Macquarie University • Sydney, NSW, Australia
Involved in teaching and supervising students in marine sciences, primarily related to sediment studies and geochemistry.
Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).