Dr. Sherilyn Williams Stroud

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Biography

Sherilyn Williams-Stroud is a Professor at Texas A&M University and the Director of the Berg-Hughes Center, holding the Dan Hughes ’51 Chair in Geosciences. She has over 30 years of experience in industry, government, and academia, with expertise in structural geology, fluid injection activities, and energy-related issues. Her extensive background includes roles such as Research Scientist at the Illinois State Geological Survey and Research Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Science & Environmental Change and the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. Her research focuses on induced seismicity, hydraulic fracturing, and subsurface storage, employing data analytics and machine learning to improve subsurface imaging and fracture modeling. She has contributed to the National Academy of Sciences and other advisory committees, emphasizing geodynamics and greenhouse gas reduction. Williams-Stroud has received numerous accolades, including the AAPG Distinguished Lecturer and Honorary Member, reflecting her significant contributions to the field of geology and geosciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Scientist

— Present

Illinois State Geological Survey • Urbana-Champaign, IL

Focused on structural geology and fracture analysis.

Chief Geologist

— Present

MicroSeismic Inc. • YYYY-MM-DD

Developed patented methods for fracture modeling using induced seismic events.

Awards

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AAPG Distinguished Lecturer

#2022

AAPG Honorary Member

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Texaco Mentoring Excellence Technology

#2001

AAPG Bulletin Citation Excellence

#1997

USGS Star Award

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.