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Lisa L. Stillings

Lisa Stillings 
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Interests: 

Low temperature geochemistry

Microbial geochemistry

Kinetics of geochemical reactions 

Reactions at mineral surfaces

Contact: 

775-784-5803
Fax 775-784-5079
stilling@usgs.gov

Education
B.S. Geology: Allegheny College (1983) 
M.S. Hydrogeology: Kent State University (1988)
Ph.D. Geochemistry: Penn State University (1994)

Experience

Research Geochemist, 1998-present. U.S. Geological Survey, Reno Field Office, Mackay School of Mines, University of Nevada, Reno.

Postdoctoral Research Associate, 1993-1998.  Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wyoming.

Environmental Scientist, 1984-1985.  Environmental Control Technology Corp., Ann Arbor, MI.

Analytical Chemist, 1983-1984. Environmental Control Technology Corp., Ann Arbor, MI.

Current Activities
  • Geochemical cycles of metals and metalloids in mining-impacted pit lakes.
  • Metals transport due to weathering of mineral deposits.
  • Transport and retention of Se in wetland environments.
  • Kinetics of microbially-mediated redox reactions.

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