Julie Libarkin, Assistant Professor
Geocognition and Tectonics
Ph.D., University of Arizona

Office:  117 Natural Science
Phone:  (517) 355-8369
Email:   libarkin@msu.edu

Personal webpage: www.msu.edu/~libarkin

Research group: Geodynamics - Geoscience Education

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Research Interests:     

• Conceptual inventory development and statistical approaches.
• Analysis of student conceptual models; expert-novice continuum.
• Paleoaltimetry and development of high elevation plateaus.

• Join over a hundred faculty and researchers using the Geoscience Concept Inventory as a tool for assessment in entry-level college science geology classrooms.
  

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Student Opportunities:     

• Opportunities for MS, PhD and undergraduate students in tectonics and geoscience education / geocognition are available; interested students should send me an email at libarkin@msu.edu. Postdoctoral candidates interested in research in geoscience education / geocognition are also encouraged to contact me.