LISA TAUXE

Professor
Geosciences Research Division

Distinguished Professor of Geophysics

Research Interests

  • The behavior of the ancient geomagnetic field: How long has the geomagnetic field been essentially dipolar? Why does the magnetic field reverse? How strong can the magnetic field get? How fast can it change?
  • Statistical analysis of paleomagnetic data.
  • Applications of paleomagnetic data to geological problems such as: The use of paleomagnetic data for geochronological control. The use of paleointensity variations as an additional magnetostratigraphic tool.
  • Rock fabrics: The use of paleomagnetic data in structural and tectonic problems

Research Keywords

Paleomagnetism; Rock magnetism; Magnetostratigraphy; Paleointensity; Archaeomagnetism; ancient geomagnetic field

Degrees

  • B.S., Yale University
  • M.A., Columbia University
  • PhD, Columbia University

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Honors and Awards:

  • George P. Woolard Award, Geological Society of America, 2003
  • Franklin Medal, Franklin Institute, 2014
  • Arthur L. Day Medal, Geological Society of America, 2014.
  • Fellow of:  American Geophysical Union, Geological Society of America, AAAS
  • Elected to the National Academy of Sciences, 2015
  • Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 2016