Barbara Dutrow

Professor Barbara Dutrow is a distinguished metamorphic petrologist and mineralogist at Louisiana State University, where she teaches courses in Mineralogy, Petrologic Mineralogy, and Scientific Visualization. Her research spans from continental-scale tectonometamorphism to micrometer-scale crystal chemistry, with a focus on tourmaline and computational modeling of heat/mass transport.

• Department of Geology & Geophysics, LSU
• Curator of Mineralogy/Petrology Collections, LSU Natural History Museum

Research Interests include:

• 3-D computational modeling of heat and mass transport in metamorphic systems
• Crystal chemistry of metamorphic minerals, particularly tourmaline
• Fluid-rock interactions in crustal environments
• Scientific visualization and spatial reasoning in geoscience education

Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided text.

Teaching emphasizes hands-on learning through fieldwork and advanced analytical techniques like electron microprobe analysis. She has developed innovative course-embedded research programs to enhance students' quantitative and critical thinking skills.

Professional Service includes serving as ADA Coordinator for LSU's Geoscience Complex and leading initiatives for accessible education in geology.