Shannon Ahern

I am a young professional who is passionate about human exploration, innovation, and connection. Impacting the world through science, inclusivity, and communication is my life's purpose.

I am a second-year M.S. student at Texas Tech University specializing in igneous petrology. I have 6 years of formal geoscience education with a particular focus on the fields of geochemistry and material science. I love learning new skills and research techniques. I am an extremely passionate and driven individual eager to pursue a meaningful career through purposeful innovation.

M.S., Geosciences, Texas Tech University (Graduating Spring, 2023)

Thesis title: GEOCHEMICAL SIGNATURES OF MINERALIZED MAGNETITE PIPES AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE PETROGENESIS OF THE BUSHVELD COMPLEX, SOUTH AFRICA.

GPA: 3.6

B.S., Geology, Stockton University

Thesis title: GEOCHEMICAL INVESTIGATION OF DIKES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CORTLANDT- BEEMERVILLE TREND AND CHANGING PETROGENETIC PARADIGMS.

GPA: 3.7