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Megan Elwood Madden is a planetary geochemist known for her pioneering work in understanding fluid-rock interactions, mineral assemblages, and the suite of rocks found on planets. She actively engages students in applying geochemical concepts learned in her courses to investigate the complex interplay of minerals, fluids, and rocks on Earth and beyond. Her research is conducted both in laboratory settings and in field environments, exploring the stability of minerals and the rates of reactions that produce various reaction products, particularly in low-temperature and saline planetary systems. These studies also extend to planetary-analog environments on Earth, contributing valuable insights into the geological processes that shape celestial bodies. As a professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Michigan State University, she teaches courses such as GLG 850: Research Publication, fostering the next generation of geoscientists.
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI
Teaching and conducting research in planetary geochemistry.
Department of Psychology