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Emily H. G. Cooperdock is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC). She specializes in Geochemistry, Tectonics, and Thermochronology, with a focus on fluid-rock interactions, subduction zone processes, and nitrogen cycling. Her research integrates field studies, geochemical analyses, and thermochronological techniques to explore continental transform faults, mélanges, and serpentinite systems. She also advocates for diversity and equity in geoscience education, addressing systemic barriers faced by underrepresented groups in academia.
Cooperdock’s work often involves collaborations with institutions like the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) and the Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies. Her field projects include investigations in the San Andreas Fault zone, the Aleutian Islands, and the California Coast Ranges. She has contributed to studies on the exhumation history of tectonic mélanges, the role of ultramafic rocks in nitrogen budgets, and the dynamics of continental transform faults through plutonic piercing points.
In education, Cooperdock emphasizes equitable access to research opportunities for undergraduate and first-generation students, co-developing programs like the DEEPS-Leadership Alliance NSF REU. Her recent publications highlight critical issues in academic diversity metrics, including persistent disparities in gender and socioeconomic representation in geoscience PhD programs.
Cooperdock’s lab affiliations include USC’s geochemistry and geochronology facilities, where she utilizes state-of-the-art instrumentation for isotopic analysis and mineralogical characterization. She actively participates in initiatives to improve transparency in graduate education and support academic mothers during crises like the pandemic.
