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Gail Mahood is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Geological Sciences at Stanford University, where she served for 40 years. Her research focuses on field-based petrologic studies of silicic magmatism and the geologic processes forming rhyolitic caldera complexes. Mahood has conducted extensive mapping of rhyolite calderas in Nevada, Oregon, and Idaho, examining volcanic activity related to the initiation of the Snake River Plain-Yellowstone hotspot track and the formation of lithium deposits. Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to university governance, including roles as Department Chair and Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Education. Mahood is noted for her engagement in geoscience education, leading study trips and teaching courses ranging from introductory geology to specialized graduate seminars in igneous petrogenesis and physical volcanology. She holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of California and has received several honors, including being a Fellow of both the Society of Economic Geologists and the Geological Society of America.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Served as a faculty member, focusing on research and administration in geological sciences.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Conducted research and teaching in geological sciences, focusing on igneous petrology and volcanology.
Faculty Senate, Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Led the faculty senate and represented faculty interests.
Provost Condoleeza Rice's Advisory Committee • Stanford, CA
Advised the Provost on budget and strategic planning.
Graduate Education, Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Oversaw graduate education policies and practices.
Advisory Board, Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Reviewed faculty appointments and promotions.
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