23 apr 2025 update; update cv; minor edits

Author: buchanankerswell

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 ## Geoscientist
 
-**I am a metamorphic petrologist and geodynamicist** interested in understanding the dynamics of Earth's mantle and the consequences of converging tectonic plates. My work involves analyzing rocks on the micro-scale to understand where and how they formed, and then asking what are the impacts of those micro-scale processes on macro-scale geodynamics. I approach problems **with a broad skillset**, including: field work, petrography, analytical techniques (e.g., EPMA, LAICPMS, Raman microscopy), thermodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, and machine learning. Thus, my students might visit remote mountains, tune electron-beams in laboratories, run simulaions on high-performance computing systems, and engage in scientific communication and education. I also have special interests in scholarly teaching, developing cutting-edge learning materials, and applying artificial intelligence to advance the Geosciences.
+I study how Earth's mantle and tectonic plates move. I focus on rock formation at a small scale and how this affects larger systems. I use fieldwork, petrography, and lab techniques like EPMA, LAICPMS, and Raman microscopy. My colleagues and students work in remote mountains, use electron beams in labs, and run simulations on computers. I also teach, create learning materials, and explore how AI can improve geoscience.
 
 <img class="image" src="{{ "assets/images/about/vaporwave-geologist.png" | relative_url }}" alt="Working long days in the French Alps. Made with OpenAI's DALLE2 model."/>
 
 ***Figure:*** *Working long days in the French Alps. Made with StabilityAI's [Stable Diffusion XL](https://huggingface.co/stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0) model.*
 
 ## Scholarly Teaching
 
-Scholarly teaching is an evidence-based approach to teaching and learning in higher education---and a core focus of my professional development. Read about my [teaching interests]({{ "/teaching/#teaching-philosophy" | relative_url }}) and review the [evidence of teaching effectiveness]({{ "/teaching/#teaching-record" | relative_url }}) that I have been documenting since 2020. See my [CV]({{ "cv.html" | relative_url }}) for a complete list of courses that I have taught.
+I focus on evidence-based teaching in higher education, which helps me grow professionally. Learn more about my [teaching philosophy]({{ "/teaching/#teaching-philosophy" | relative_url }}) and review my [teaching record]({{ "/teaching/#teaching-record" | relative_url }}). My [CV]({{ "cv.html" | relative_url }}) lists the courses I have taught.
 
 ## Cycling Enthusiast
 
-I have a deep passion for cycling. When I'm not working, I'm usually training, racing, wheeling around coffee shops, or planning my next adventure. [Follow me on strava](https://www.strava.com/athletes/11468816).
+I love cycling. When I’m not working, I train, race, visit coffee shops, or plan my next adventure. [Follow me on strava](https://www.strava.com/athletes/11468816).
 
-<img class="image" src="{{ "assets/images/about/vaporwave-cyclist.png" | relative_url }}" alt="Riding long hours in the French Alps. Made with StabilityAI's Stable Diffusion XL model with a ControlNet model trained by MistoAI."/>
+<img class="image" src="{{ "assets/images/about/vaporwave-cyclist.png" | relative_url }}" alt="Riding long hours in the French Alps"/>
 
-***Figure:*** *Riding long hours in the French Alps. Made with StabilityAI's [Stable Diffusion XL](https://huggingface.co/stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0) model with the [MistoLine](https://huggingface.co/TheMistoAI/MistoLine) ControlNet model trained by MistoAI.*
+***Figure:*** *Riding long hours in the French Alps.*
 
-<img class="image" src="{{ "assets/images/about/vaporwave-vista.png" | relative_url }}" alt="100-meter scale fold in Paleozoic limestone from Provo Canyon, Utah"/>
+<img class="image" src="{{ "assets/images/about/vaporwave-vista.png" | relative_url }}" alt="Provo Canyon, Utah"/>
 
-***Figure:*** *Riding by 100-meter scale folds in Paleozoic limestone in Provo Canyon, Utah. Made with StabilityAI's [Stable Diffusion XL](https://huggingface.co/stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0) model with the [MistoLine](https://huggingface.co/TheMistoAI/MistoLine) ControlNet model trained by MistoAI.*
+***Figure:*** *Riding by folds in Provo Canyon, Utah*
 
-<img class="image" src="{{ "assets/images/about/vaporwave-gravel.png" | relative_url }}" alt="Racing the Belgian Waffle Ride in Kanab, Utah. Made with StabilityAI's [Stable Diffusion XL](https://huggingface.co/stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0) model with the [MistoLine](https://huggingface.co/TheMistoAI/MistoLine) ControlNet model trained by MistoAI."/>
+<img class="image" src="{{ "assets/images/about/vaporwave-gravel.png" | relative_url }}" alt="Racing the Belgian Waffle Ride in Kanab, Utah."/>
 
-***Figure:*** *Racing the Belgian Waffle Ride in Kanab, Utah. Made with StabilityAI's [Stable Diffusion XL](https://huggingface.co/stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0) model with the [MistoLine](https://huggingface.co/TheMistoAI/MistoLine) ControlNet model trained by MistoAI.*
+***Figure:*** *Racing the Belgian Waffle Ride in Kanab, Utah*

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-<p><strong>I am a metamorphic petrologist and geodynamicist</strong> interested in understanding the dynamics of Earth’s mantle and the consequences of converging tectonic plates. My work involves analyzing rocks on the micro-scale to understand where and how they formed, and then asking what are the impacts of those micro-scale processes on macro-scale geodynamics. I approach problems <strong>with a broad skillset</strong>, including: field work, petrography, analytical techniques (e.g., EPMA, LAICPMS, Raman microscopy), thermodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, and machine learning. Thus, my students might visit remote mountains, tune electron-beams in laboratories, run simulaions on high-performance computing systems, and engage in scientific communication and education. I also have special interests in scholarly teaching, developing cutting-edge learning materials, and applying artificial intelligence to advance the Geosciences.</p>
+<p>I study how Earth’s mantle and tectonic plates move. I focus on rock formation at a small scale and how this affects larger systems. I use fieldwork, petrography, and lab techniques like EPMA, LAICPMS, and Raman microscopy. My colleagues and students work in remote mountains, use electron beams in labs, and run simulations on computers. I also teach, create learning materials, and explore how AI can improve geoscience.</p>
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