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Nicole Moore is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Geology at Pomona College, where she has been affiliated since 2018. Her research specializes in the petrology and geochemistry of basaltic magmas, with a focus on mantle sources, crustal processes, and volcanic systems in settings like continental flood basalts and arcs. She investigates how these magmas reveal insights into tectonic and magmatic evolution.
Education:
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- M.S., Western Washington University
- B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Her research spans igneous petrology, volcanology, and geochemistry, emphasizing basaltic systems in the Steens Basalt (Oregon) and Cascade Arc. She explores magma generation, differentiation, and crust-mantle interactions using field, geochemical, and isotopic methods. Recent work includes geomythology, linking geology to Indigenous cultural narratives.
Moore's publications (2012–2024) predominantly analyze flood basalts, volcanic arcs, and mineral formation. Trends include geochemical constraints on magma evolution, subduction zone impacts, and field-based studies in the Pacific Northwest and Colorado. Her work integrates petrology with broader geological and cultural contexts.
Awards and Honors:
- National Science Foundation EMBRACE-EAR Grant (2024)
- Pomona College Research Grants (2020–2021)
- Geological Society of America Awards (2007, 2014)
- Graduate Fellowships (OSU, WWU, UNO)
She advises multiple students in field and lab research, with collaborations including NASA/JPL planetary science teams (e.g., Moon Diver mission analysis). Grants support projects on dike swarm emplacement and giant plagioclase formation.
Moore collaborates with institutions like Cal State Fullerton and JPL, focusing on volcanic analog studies for planetary exploration. She co-leads field campaigns (e.g., Mars Sample Return analog) and mentors students in geochemical and textural analysis.
