This project profiles notable New Mexico scientists and engineers who have contributed to geology and related fields. Since 2013, technical communication students have interviewed scientists and written profiles for a website. The goals are to recognize scientists' contributions, preserve their stories, and provide authentic writing experiences for students. Student profiles are published on the New Mexico Geological Society website and via QR codes. Suggestions are welcomed for additional scientists to profile.

1. About the Project
This project is an online supplement to Kues,
Lewis, and Leuth’s (2014), A Brief History of
Geological Studies in New Mexico. Since 2013,
technical communication students in a popular
science writing class at New Mexico Tech have
profiled New Mexico scientists and engineers
who have made significant contributions to
the fields of geology, hydrology, geoscience,
planetary science, and more.
The goals of this project are twofold:
• To recognize the contributions of notable
scientists, mentors, and colleagues and preserve
their stories for future generations of geologists.
• To provide students with authentic
opportunities to write about science to non-
specialist audiences.
This project is also aligned with current
initiatives such as the MIT and Culture Kettle
collaboration that use narrative and storytelling
to bring science to a broader public (see http://
www.cultureofscienceengagement.net). Our
hope is that these engaging stories of our friends
and colleagues can be a vehicle for sharing our
knowledge with area students and teachers and
with those who wish to know more about our
state’s fascinating geologic history.
You can read the current profiles by visiting the
New Mexico Geological Society website (nmgs.
nmt.edu) or by scanning any of the QR codes in
the bottom left-hand corner of the pictures with a
mobile device.
Suggest a Profile
Penelope BostonKent Condie Wolfgang Elston
Carol Ann Hill Robert Eveleth
Dr. Boston has devoted her career to teaching and
understanding overlapping scientific disciplines.
Despite being told by many people that studying so
many different subjects would be hurtful to her job
prospects, she studies everything that she loves and
has developed a successful career for herself.
Kent Condie’s primary research focus, the origin of
the continents, has taken him to observe billion-year-
old rocks in remote locations around the globe. A
prominent author, Kent Condie has written books and
scientific articles that have become standard references
in various fields of geology.
For over sixty years, Wolf has dedicated his life to the
study of volcanic rocks in New Mexico and around the
world. He is a frequent lecturer in the New Mexico
Humanities Project circuit, where he discusses his own
experiences as a child refugee from Nazi Germany,
motivating students to overcome bullying and
prejudice in school.
Carol Hill grew up in San Diego California in the 1940s.
Carol redefined the mechanisms of cave formation
in Carlsbad Caverns and parts of the Guadalupe
Mountains and developed a controversial new theory
that reshapes the way we think the Grand Canyon was
formed.
Bob Eveleth has researched and documented New
Mexico history relating to mining, the city of Socorro,
and the School of Mines. He has been with the Bureau
of Geology and Mineral Resources for over 35 years
and remains their Senior Mining Engineer, specializing
in Mining Technology, Mining Law, and Mining
History.
Matthew Bradley, Abbey Chesebrough, Makala Hannagan, Magella Honeyfield, Emily McClenahan,
NancyElma Dale Proctor, and Steve W. Simpson
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Want to suggest a profile
or share a story? Visit our
Story Swap booth or email
ssimpson@nmt.edu.
Current Work
Our students are hard at work researching
and interviewing more of your mentors and
colleagues (see list below).
Andrew Campbell
Charles Chapin
James Fassett
John Hawley
Virginia McLemore
Fred Phillips
Greer Price
William Seager
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