Amanda King

Amanda King, Ph.D., is a Professor of Geology and Earth Sciences at Alaska Pacific University (APU) and Director of the MSES program. She holds a Ph.D. in Geology from Stanford University and a B.S. in Geochemistry from the California Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on active tectonics, volcanology, and field-based geologic processes, with fieldwork in regions like Iceland, New Zealand, the Himalayas, and the Scottish Highlands.

• Education:
• Ph.D. Geology, Stanford University
• B.S. Geochemistry, California Institute of Technology
• Research Interests: Volcanism, plate-margin tectonics, mountain belt evolution, and field-based learning methodologies.
• Teaching Philosophy: Advocates for immersive fieldwork in geoscience education, integrating active learning into classroom and field-based courses.

No publications or awards listed in the provided text. She is actively involved in directing the MSES program and fostering earth science education at APU.