Cameron Chavez Reed
Ph.D. Student
Year entered program: 2023
Department: Earth and Planetary Sciences
Mentor: Karl Karlstrom, Ph.D.
Interests: Tectonics/Structural GeologyCameron Chavez Reed has roots in New Mexico that stretch back 13 generations, with family from Puerto de Luna and Colonias. Raised in the natural splendor of the Southwest, they nurtured a love for the great outdoors through frequent camping, hiking, and fishing trips in the Valles Caldera and Jemez Mountains. These experiences deepened Chavez Reed's connection to the land and ignited a passion for natural sciences.
After high school, Chavez Reed headed to Arizona State University (ASU), where they discovered a passion for geoscience. They graduated with a degree in Geoscience and Sustainability, simultaneously developing a keen interest in integrating environmental and land justice perspectives into geoscience education. This experience inspired Chavez Reed to engage in undergraduate research, eventually serving as the foundation for their Honors thesis on geoscience education and environmental justice.
Upon graduating from ASU, Chavez Reed advanced to the Master's program in Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of New Mexico (UNM). Under the mentorship of Dr. Karl Karlstrom, they delved into specialized research, mainly focusing on differential incision in the San Juan system. Utilizing advanced geochronological and geodetic methods, they aim to elucidate the uplift and evolutionary history of the Southern Rockies.
Chavez Reed is pursuing a Ph.D. at UNM in the tectonics lab in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Under Dr. Karlstrom's guidance, their research spans tectonic geomorphology and geoscience education.
Department: Earth and Planetary Sciences
Mentor: Karl Karlstrom, Ph.D.
Interests: Tectonics/Structural Geology
Bio
After high school, Chavez Reed headed to Arizona State University (ASU), where they discovered a passion for geoscience. They graduated with a degree in Geoscience and Sustainability, simultaneously developing a keen interest in integrating environmental and land justice perspectives into geoscience education. This experience inspired Chavez Reed to engage in undergraduate research, eventually serving as the foundation for their Honors thesis on geoscience education and environmental justice.
Upon graduating from ASU, Chavez Reed advanced to the Master's program in Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of New Mexico (UNM). Under the mentorship of Dr. Karl Karlstrom, they delved into specialized research, mainly focusing on differential incision in the San Juan system. Utilizing advanced geochronological and geodetic methods, they aim to elucidate the uplift and evolutionary history of the Southern Rockies.
Chavez Reed is pursuing a Ph.D. at UNM in the tectonics lab in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Under Dr. Karlstrom's guidance, their research spans tectonic geomorphology and geoscience education.
