Amy Young

Amy Young is an Associate Professor in the Physical Sciences department at Dominican University's School of Health and Natural Sciences. Teaching since 2007 at both the San Rafael and San Francisco campuses, she instructs courses including Physical Geology, Earth Science, Introductory Chemistry, and Physics, with specialized offerings like "Bay Area Rocks: the Geology of Northern California".

• Education: MS in Geology/Geochemistry from UCLA, BS in Geology from Middlebury College
• Professional background includes international hazard mitigation work and secondary school teaching prior to Dominican

Her scientific research focuses on geochemical analysis of magmatic processes using long-lived isotopes, crustal magma evolution, and geochronology. In education, she specializes in inquiry-based pedagogy, curriculum development aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, and reflective teaching practices.

Amy has collaborated with the Marin County Office of Education to train over 200 K-12 teachers in implementing modern science standards, demonstrating her commitment to science education reform and professional development.