Post-Doctoral Scholar
Education & Positions Held:
B.S., Geology, Montclair State University (2011)
M.S., Geoscience, Montclair State University (2013)
Ph.D., Ocean, Earth, and Atmospheric Science (2025)
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, New Jersey
- Interpretation Associate (2007-2013)
- Coordinator, Specialized STEM Programs (2013-2018)
- Manager, Specialized STEM Programs (2018-2019)
Research Interests:
I am interested in how magnetic signatures are recorded within ocean floor sediments. My PhD research uses materials collected from IODP Expedition 341 from the Gulf of Alaska. One of my goals is to generate depth-to-depth stratigraphic relations from a network of drill cores using their magnetic signatures to yield a single age-depth profile.
Other Interests:
I have spent the last 12 years working in the education field and enjoy participating in and fostering educational outreach. I also enjoy cooking, playing board games, and, when time allows, playing video games.
Publications:
Brachfeld, S., Shah, D. , First, E. , Hammer, J. and Bowles, J. (2015), Influence of redox conditions on the intensity of Mars crustal magnetic anomalies. Meteoritc Planet Sci, 50: 1703-1717. doi:10.1111/maps.12505