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Margaret Rusmore is the Michael G. Gibby ’68 and Barbara J. Gibby ’68 Professor of Science and Geology at Occidental College. She holds a B.S. from UC Santa Cruz and M.S./Ph.D. from the University of Washington. Her research focuses on structural geology, tectonics, and the evolution of mountain belts, particularly in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia. She integrates fieldwork, GIS applications, and student collaboration into her studies. Rusmore has led numerous NSF-funded projects, including investigations into continental crust deformation and magmatic arcs. She is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America and recipient of the Graham Sterling Award (2007). Rusmore has held administrative roles including Chair of Geology multiple times and contributed to Oxy’s environmental science programs and California Environment Semester. Her teaching emphasizes critical thinking and field methods.
- Education: B.S. Earth Sciences (UC Santa Cruz, 1980); M.S./Ph.D. Geological Sciences (UW, 1982/1985).
- Professional Experience: Professor at Occidental since 1985, progressing from Assistant to Full Professor.
Research Interests: Structural analysis of mountain belts, magmatic arc evolution, and the application of GIS tools in geology. Current projects include studying the Coast Mountains Batholith and exhumation processes in glaciated regions.
Grants & Awards: Over 10 NSF grants since 1988, including collaborative research on crustal deformation and batholith evolution. Honors include GSA Fellow status and leadership roles in professional societies.
- Advising & Grants: Mentored numerous student researchers in fieldwork and lab projects. Key grants include RUI/Collaborative Research on continental arcs (2003–2010).
Labs/Teams: Fieldwork in British Columbia, Mojave Desert, and Nepal. Collaborations with Caltech researchers (e.g., Farley, Bogue) on thermochronology and deformation studies.
