Amanda Schmidt

Amanda Schmidt is an Associate Professor of Geology in the Department of Geology at Oberlin College's College of Arts and Sciences. She teaches courses such as Earth Surface Processes (GEOS 120) and participates in field research globally.

• University: Oberlin College and Conservatory
• School: College of Arts and Sciences
• Department: Geology
• Rank: Associate Professor
• Email: Amanda.Schmidt@oberlin.edu, amanda.schmidt@oberlin.edu

Education:

• BSE, Princeton University, 2002
• PhD, University of Washington, 2010

Research Interests: Amanda Schmidt investigates the intersection of human activity and environmental dynamics, focusing on erosion mechanisms and quantification methods. Her work spans local (Ohio), national (US), and international (western China, Cuba, Dominica, Weddell Sea) settings, employing geochemical techniques, GIS, and remote sensing to analyze sediment movement and landscape evolution.

Article Trends: Her recent publications address climate change impacts (Greenland ice sheet), nutrient pollution mitigation (Cuba), and human-induced biodiversity shifts (China). These works reflect interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions in environmental science, geography, and Chinese hydrology.

Facilities: She manages the Geomorphology Lab, equipped with gamma counters (Cienfuegos, Harbin, Soufriere) and GIS-enabled computers for remote sensing and landscape analysis. Undergraduate researchers assist in sample preparation and data collection.