Matt Collins

Graduate Research Assistant in the Geomorphology Research Group at UMass Amherst.

MSc. in Planetary Geology from NC State University.

[Matt Collins @PunkGeologist]

Spent the beginning of August working with Dr. Isaac Larsen @UMassGeo in Colorado. We're working to quantify chemical and physical weathering rates in the East River watershed, the biotic and abiotic factors that affect them, and how they relate to solute flux.

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A picture a day for a week. No context. No explanation. With a new nomination everyday. Thanks for nominating me @SpaceRockWilly
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Day 1 I nominate
@TjapkesDaniel

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I'm a bit *VERY* late on this one, but thanks @SpaceRockWilly for the nomination. I suppose I'll get off my ass (figuratively speaking) and post some cool #geology photos.

[Zach Williams @SpaceRockWilly]

A picture a day for a week. No context. No explanation. With a new nomination everyday. Thanks for nominating me @planetarydrone.

Day 1 I nominate @PunkGeologist

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I've been off Twitter for a while, but this was a pretty big accomplishment from the summer. Thanks to @ThePlanetaryGuy for being an excellent advisor.

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Thanks to @ThePlanetaryGuy for the shout out. Come check out my poster at #LPSC2020, where we are looking at some big ole #Faults within the mare basins on the #Moon.

#Geology #Planets

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@ThePlanetaryGuy @NASAJPL

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@ThePlanetaryGuy @NASAJPL Somewhere Bruce Willis is chain smoking cigarettes in admiration of your accomplishments.

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Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary It's been exactly one year since @ThePlanetaryGuy convinced me to join the Twitterverse for the sake of #professionaldevelopment. I have yet to figure out how to use it correctly and consistently. One day.

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@ThePlanetaryGuy He's just grumpy because it was raining, and the only Pokemon he caught was Pidgey.

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I had a great time organizing and helping lead the @ncstatemeas Structural Geology trip with @ThePlanetaryGuy and @ThePlanetaryNut. The #Appalachians are truly an incredible place to study #geology.

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@ThePlanetaryGuy Nerd.

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@AhrensScience @WestVirginiaU @ThePlanetaryGuy @planetarydrone @TheLadyTA @mjkinczyk @SpaceRockWilly Battle Royale!!!

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@MineralCup Opal, you're disqualified. You sneaky, amorphous mineraloid.

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@LauraJaneGrace According to the rock cycle you can either break down and become stoned again, undergo a metamorphosis, or get swallowed by the molten depths of HELL! *Cue dramatic music and all that jazz*

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@mjkinczyk @AveryBrewingCo Burninating the countryside
Burninating the peasants
Burninating all the peoples
And their thatched-roof cottages!
Thatched-roof cottages!

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One of my favorite comedians @JamesAcaster giving a *shout out* to one of my favorite musicians @jeffrosenstock (left). Pictured, of course, beside the genius voice of a generation (right). #FishSticks #SouthPark

What's your personal "best year for music?"

[Jeff Rosenstock @jeffrosenstock]

Thank you @JamesAcaster for liking WORRY. enough to name his book after a song from it, for this side by side pic of me n Kanye now exists on the BBC website.

https://t.co/ZkmB4YWC7e

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Take my money.

[Star Wars @starwars]

Bounty hunting is a complicated profession. @TheMandalorian, an original Star Wars series, starts streaming November 12, only on #DisneyPlus.

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@ThePlanetaryGuy @PeterBJames @planetarydrone @TheLadyTA @FAULTSnPLANETS @SZWeider 1. I have a dog named Bubbles.
2. I've played hockey since I was 6.
3. I say I'm not getting in the mosh pit at concerts, followed immediately by getting into the mosh pit.

3 facts, 5 scientists:
@AhrensScience @mikemaddenwx @RachelKronyak @spacemanjames1 @zetazephyrus

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@ThePlanetaryGuy Be strong, Master Jedi. May the force be with you and your desktop workstation.

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Well, that's adorable.

[Mark Hamill @MarkHamill]

#KeepFamiliesTogether ❤️