To characterize the mineral and organic matter composition of glacially-derived soils and identify mobile weathering components and rates of transport to the regional groundwater system.  Methods involve water chemical analyses and mineral identification.  To conduct field and laboratory geochemical measurements, to generate and manipulate databases to create and interpret graphical datasets.

Student Tasks and Responsibilities: To conduct field and laboratory geochemical measurements, to generate and manipulate databases to create and interpret graphical datasets.