About
Veronica Padilla Vriesman is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at Scripps College, specializing in using marine mollusc shells as environmental archives. Her research integrates geochemistry, microscopy, and data synthesis to understand past and present environmental changes, particularly in California's coastal regions. She holds a Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Sciences from UC Davis and a B.A. in Geology and Spanish from Colgate University.
Her academic focus spans marine science, paleobiology, geology, and climate science, with a strong emphasis on mollusc calcification patterns and their responses to environmental shifts. Courses taught include Science & The Environment and Global Climate Change.
Key research trends in her articles center on Holocene climate dynamics, intertidal mussel ecology, and the application of stable isotope data across millennia. She also explores innovative educational approaches, such as integrating art museums into geoscience curricula to enhance inclusivity and skill development.
While no scientific awards are listed, her work contributes significantly to understanding coastal environmental resilience and improving archaeological interpretations through shell geochemistry. Grants and advising activities are not detailed in the provided text.
