Louise Bolge

Education

• Presently: Ph.D. candidate (Geochemistry), Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ
• 2000 M.S. (Geochemistry), Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ,
  • Thesis: Geochemistry of tephras from Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica: Repeated cycles of explosive volcanism
  • Advisors: Dr. Mike Carr and Dr. Mark Feigenson
• 1997 B.S. Summa Cum Laude (major - geology, minor - chemistry), Rider University, Lawrenceville NJ
  • Thesis: Geochemistry of the cupola-like structure and smaller intrusions in the Rocky Hill diabase sheet, South Brunswick, NJ
  • Advisor: Dr. Jon Husch

Teaching

• Spring 2003 - Introductory Geology Lab

Research Interests

• Geochemical evolution of the Hawaiian plume, using REE inverse modeling
• Geochemical evolution of Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
• Amount of HFSE retention in the Central American Volcanic Arc, its causes and implications
• Constraining the contribution of mantle wedge and various subducting slab components in the Central American Volcanic Arc through isotopic analyses

Professional Experience

• 1997 to present: Teaching Assistant in the Geological Sciences Department at Rutgers University responsibilities: teach Petrology (igneous and metamorphic) lab; upkeep lab equipment (i.e. rock samples, thin sections, petrographic microscopes)
• 1997 to present: Research Assistant in the Geological Sciences Department at Rutgers University responsibilities: upkeep clean lab, upkeep ion exchange columns, run TIMS;
• 1999 to 2002: Technician at the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers University responsibilities: upkeep inorganic chemistry lab, run HR-ICP-MS, perform preparatory steps for samples run on HR-ICP-MS, maintenance of HR-ICP-MS;
• 1997, 2000: Teacher at Sylvan Learning Center, Lawrenceville NJ responsibilities: teach basic mathematics, algebra, trigonometry and geometry to children ranging from first through twelfth grade
• 1994 1997: Teacher at Math Skills Lab in Rider University responsibilities: teach basic mathematics and algebra to college students in preparation for their math placement exam

Laboratory Experience

• Mastery of a V.G. Micromass LTD, Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (3 years) Sr, Nd, Pb isotopic analyses on rocks and Sr isotopic analyses on forams and waters
• Mastery of a Finningan MAT Element, a High Resolution Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (4 years) Trace elements and REEs analyses on rocks, sediments, meteorites, pore waters, surface waters, atmospheric waters, air filters, dust, fossils, materials recovered from crash sites for National Transportation and Safety Board; Mg isotopic ratios for meteorites; Ca isotopic ratios for Osteoporosis studies
• Mastery of a Baird 2070 Inductively Coupled Plasma Emissions Spectrometer (1 year) Major element oxides and some trace elements analyses on rocks
• Familiarity with Flame AA, IR, NMR, UV-VIS, X-ray Diffraction
• Rock digestions using HF and HNO3; using lithium metaborate in a furnaceSediment digestions using ClHO4, HF and HNO3
• Sr, Nd, and Pb exchange columns
• Making multi-element standards and isotopic spikes for HR-ICP-MS runs
• Familiarity with separatory columns, titrations and synthesizing organic compounds

Field Experience

• 1997 to present: Teaching Assistant in the Geological Sciences Department at Rutgers University responsibilities: teach Petrology (igneous and metamorphic) lab; upkeep lab equipment (i.e. rock samples, thin sections, petrographic microscopes)
• 1997 to present: Research Assistant in the Geological Sciences Department at Rutgers University responsibilities: upkeep clean lab, upkeep ion exchange columns, run TIMS;
• 1999 to 2002: Technician at the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers University responsibilities: upkeep inorganic chemistry lab, run HR-ICP-MS, perform preparatory steps for samples run on HR-ICP-MS, maintenance of HR-ICP-MS;
• 1997, 2000: Teacher at Sylvan Learning Center, Lawrenceville NJ responsibilities: teach basic mathematics, algebra, trigonometry and geometry to children ranging from first through twelfth grade
• 1994 1997: Teacher at Math Skills Lab in Rider University responsibilities: teach basic mathematics and algebra to college students in preparation for their math placement exam

Recent Publications

• Feigenson Mark D., Bolge, Louise L., Carr, Michael J., Herzberg, Claude T., Kurz, Mark D. REE Inverse Modeling of HSDP2 Basalts: Evidence for Multiple Sources in the Hawaiian Plume, G3, (in review)

Abstracts

• Feigenson, M.D. and Bolge, L.L. (2001) Fractionation Correction and Rare Earth Element Inverse Modeling of HSDP Basalts, Fall AGU
• Bolge, L.L., M.J. Carr, M.D. Feigenson and A. Borgia (2001) Geochemistry of tephras from Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica: Repeated cycles of explosive volcanism, Subduction Factory Workshop, Costa Rica
• Bolge, L.L., M.J. Carr, M.D. Feigenson, G.E. Alvarado and A. Borgia (1999) Geochemistry of tephras from Arenal volcano, Costa Rica, Eos, Trans. Amer. Geophys. Union, p. S221
• Bolge, Louise L. (1992) Sugar, Saccharin, Nutrasweet: The Sweet Consequences, Abstracts 43rd International Science and Engineering Fair Nashville Tennessee, p. 277
• Bolge, Louise (1990) The effects of Acid Rain on Marine Algae, Abstracts 41st International Science and Engineering Fair Tulsa Oklahoma, p. 55

Committe

• M. Feigenson, Advisor
• M. Carr
• C. Herzberg