Jennifer Cooper Boemmels

Jennifer Cooper Boemmels serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Science at Southern Connecticut State University. She teaches introductory geology and Earth Science courses while mentoring Earth Science majors through advanced coursework including Structural Geology, Tectonics, Field Methods, Marine Geology, and Geomorphology.

Her research centers on Structural Geology and Tectonics with emphasis on geochronological analysis of tectonic events. Key projects investigate Early Cretaceous magmatism in the northern Appalachians and coal metamorphism processes in the Raton Basin, combining field observations with laboratory techniques to understand continental margin evolution.

Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on dating methodologies (40Ar/39Ar and U-Pb) to constrain timing of faulting and igneous activity. Her work bridges structural analysis with igneous petrology, particularly examining post-rift tectonic evolution of eastern North America and thermal effects of intrusions on sedimentary basins.

Dr. Cooper Boemmels actively mentors undergraduate students in Earth Science and contributes to educational outreach through initiatives like the University of Connecticut Earth Science Fair, promoting hands-on geoscience education for broader audiences.