Nicole Aikin (she/her)

Structural Petrology & Geochronology!

Ph.D. Student | NSF Graduate Research Fellow
Earth and Space Sciences (@UW_ESS) | University of Washington (@UW)

[Subduction Zones 4 Grad-Students and Graduates @SZ4Grads]

✨Researcher spotlight ✨Nicole Aikin (@tectonicole) (she/her) is a 2nd year PhD student at the University of Washington (@UW) investigating the dynamic strength of the mid-crust during orogenesis using the gorgeous exposed rocks at the base of the #GrandCanyon (AZ, USA). (1/5)

[Subduction Zones 4 Grad-Students and Graduates @SZ4Grads]

❕Reminder that this is happening TOMORROW!❕Join us in our discussion on DEI in subduction zone research with panelists @madeleine_earth and @tectonicole.

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Volgaynoes, a volcanology-themed queer art collaboration with @AilsaNaismith is now live on Kickstarter! 🏳️‍🌈🌋🏳️‍🌈

This is a science-art collaboration that shows off the beauty and diversity of volcanic processes on our planet while celebrating LGBTQ+ scientists and volcano lovers.

[Emil Herbert @herbertologist]

weighted blankets aren't enough. I need to be subducted by continental crust

[Nicole Aikin (she/her) @tectonicole]

Just attended the incredible Beyond Accommodations #DisabilityInclusion session at #AGU22, featuring Shirley Jackson and @geomechCooke. Plus, #JusticeinGeoscience reunion with @HannaElston and new connections with @ChristRamos4!

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@DisabledStem Navigating visibility for invisible disabilities?

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Want an opportunity to meet other folks with disabilities and chronic illness at #AGU2022?
Meet us at pod #1 on Thursday and Friday 11:30-12:00. @AccessibleGEO

[Nicole Aikin (she/her) @tectonicole]

Overheard #HotTake at #AGU22:
“People sleep on tater tots as a breakfast item”
Thoughts? 💁‍♀️

[Caitlyn Hall @caitlynahall]

#JusticeinGeoscience reconnection! @theAGU

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@sarahlsheffield https://t.co/YDS2Q16HTl

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