Earth Sciences Sample Preparation Laboratory (ROCKLAB)
Science Capability
Overview
ParagrThe Sample Preparation laboratory prepares a wide range of Geological, Environmental, Engineering, Paleontological, Archeological and other materials for macroscopic, microscopic or compositional analyses (e.g. petrological, structural, geochemical, isotopic, micro CT tomographic imaging, etc.)aph text
Centre Capacity
Science Department: Earth Sciences
Personnel
- Operations: Tim Mount (technician)
- Ms. Beth McLarty Halfkenny (manager)
Industrial Application
Imaging and Analysis of Materials; Energy, Resources and the Environment; Earth and Planetary Sciences (Geochemistry, Geodynamics & Tectonics); Earth Systems (Lithosphere, Sea Level and Climatic Dynamics); Evolutionary Development, Evolution and Life History; Materials Composition and Strength research; Archeological investigations, and others.
Focus
Imaging and Analysis of Materials; Energy, Resources and the Environment; Earth and Planetary Sciences (Geochemistry, Geodynamics & Tectonics); Earth Systems (Lithosphere, Sea Level and Climatic Dynamics); Evolutionary Development, Evolution and Life History; Materials Composition and Strength research; Archeological investigations, and others.
Project Examples
- Dr. Brian Cousens – Rocks as Geochemical tracers
- Dr. Hillary Maddin/ Arjan Mann/ Ryan Paterson/ Jade Atkins in collaboration with Dr. Jordan Mallon and the Museum of Nature– osteohistology and Vertebrate Paleontology
- Dr. Claudia Schroeder-Adams/Alex Quesnel/ Marissa Davies microfossil separation techniques
- Archeological project- Dr. Laura Banducci – Roman pottery
- Other outside projects – Tony LeCheminant –contact melts; Andrew Wigston – carbon sequestration in sandstone deposits/porosity
- Beth McLarty Halfkenny – petrographic thin sections for Workshops for Teachers/EdGEO
Engagement types and co-funding
- R&D partnerships
- Contract research and consulting
- Industrial-partnered student internships
Point of Contact
Tim Mount 613-520-2600 ext. 4394