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Laurel B. Goodwin is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Department of Geological Engineering within the College of Engineering. Her research bridges structural geology and hydrology, focusing on fault mechanics, earthquake cycles, and pore-fluid pressure dynamics.
- Primary Affiliation: Geological Engineering, UW-Madison
- Contact: laurel@geology.wisc.edu
Research Interests: Dr. Goodwin investigates fault zone evolution, diagenetic controls on rock mechanics, and geoscience education. Her work includes digital rock physics, U-Th geochronology for paleoseismicity, and spatial reasoning curricula for geology students.
Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2015–2024) emphasize computational modeling of fault mechanics, isotopic analysis of earthquake cycles, and educational interventions. Key subfields include fault-valve behavior, pseudotachylyte formation, and micromechanical effects of cementation.
Advising & Grants: She has supported student participation in conferences like the Electron Backscatter Diffraction Topical Conference (2008, 2010) through grants, reflecting her commitment to training the next generation of geoscientists.
Labs & Teams: Dr. Goodwin collaborates on projects like URGE (Undergraduate Research in Geoscience Education), integrating cognitive science into geology education. Her work often involves multidisciplinary teams studying fault zones in Arizona, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.
