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Stacia Gordon is a Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her research focuses on the thermal, chemical, and rheologic changes in Earth's lithosphere driven by plate-tectonic processes. She investigates deformation, recrystallization, melting, and fluid infiltration across crustal scales using metamorphic petrology, geochronology, and geochemistry. Her field and lab studies span regions like the North Cascades (USA), Western Gneiss Region (Norway), Papua New Guinea, and Bhutan.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Geology, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2009)
- B.A. in Geology, Ohio University (2004)
Research Interests: Stacia’s work integrates metamorphic petrology, geochronology, and structural geology to understand continental arc dynamics, UHP terrane exhumation, and fluid-rock interactions. She explores how magmatic and tectonic processes shape crustal evolution, particularly in deep-crustal settings.
Key Projects:
- North Cascades Continental Magmatic Arc: Investigating sediment incorporation, magmatic flare-ups, and deformation.
- Western Gneiss Region, Norway: Studying UHP exhumation via shear zone mineral systems.
- Woodlark Rift, Papua New Guinea: Analyzing rapid exhumation of UHP terranes.
- Thermal Histories: Using zircon petrochronology and monazite geochronology to trace metamorphic events.
Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles focus on arc systems, metamorphic evolution, and tectonic processes. Recent work highlights exhumation mechanisms, fluid-driven mass transfer, and crustal-scale thermal dynamics.
Advising & Labs: Stacia mentors students interested in field and lab-based projects in tectonics and metamorphic geology. She leads the Gordon Research Group at UNR, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to Earth science problems.
