Cruickshanks, Moira
Research
Thermochronology of ore deposits
I'm working toward a reconstruction of the thermal history of a gold deposit in Nevada and trying to make a thermal map of the region which could be used to locate new deposits.
If successful, this will be a new way to identify and locate currently undiscovered mineral deposits, or even geothermal systems.
I am interested in this area of Geology and wanted to learn about something in more detail. Potentially it will also improve work opportunities when I have finished.
Vancouver is a beautiful city with the kind of pace that suits me right now. Academically, the Earth Science department is very strong. MDRU has an excellent reputation worldwide.
You'll get charged for things that seem totally unreasonable compared to back home, learn to accept it quickly! They work you hard here but place a lot of importance on social life too.
Watching the sun go down behind the mountains while sitting on Jericho Beach listening to Folk Fest.
Hiking, yoga, languages, knitting, reading
To work in mineral or geothermal exploration, maybe to study some more.
