Dr. Jane Willenbring

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Jane Willenbring joined Stanford University as an Associate Professor in the summer of 2020. She is a geologist whose research focuses on understanding the evolution of the Earth’s surface, particularly landscapes influenced by tectonics and climate change. Her research group employs geochemical techniques, high-resolution topographic data, and field observations, often integrating these with numerical models related to landscape evolution and ice sheets. Willenbring develops geochemical tools such as cosmogenic nuclide systems that provide novel methods to constrain erosion rates and mineral weathering. She is also involved in organizing citizen science campaigns aimed at applying basic science principles to tackle human health issues and improve urban environments affected by agriculture. Willenbring received her B.Sc. with honors from North Dakota State University and participated in the McNair Scholar program. She holds a Master’s degree from Boston University and a Ph.D. in Earth Science from Dalhousie University. Willenbring has had various academic appointments, including a tenure-track position at the University of Pennsylvania and has been a Fellow at the National Center for Earth Surface Dynamics. Her accolades include the Marguerite T. Williams Award from the American Geophysical Union and recognition as a Fellow of the Geological Society of America.

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