Sonia A. Nagorski, Ph.D.
Sonia A. Nagorski, Ph.D. (she/her)
Associate Professor of Geology
Arts and Sciences — Natural Sciences
Education
- Ph.D. Geology, 2001, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
- M.S. Geology, 1997, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
- B.A. Geology and History, 1994, Amherst College, Amherst, MA
Research Interests
Environmental geochemistry, including:
- Trace metal occurrence and dynamics in hydrological systems, including water, sediment, and biota
- Atmospheric mercury deposition and cycling
- Water quality assessment and monitoring
Courses Taught
- Geology 104: Physical Geology
- Geology 105: Geological History of Life
- Geology 301: Geomorphology
- Geology 320: Mineral, Energy, & Renewable Resources
- Environmental Science 213: Natural Hazards
- Environmental Science 375: Current Topics: The Anthropocene
- Environmental Science 375: Current Topics: Plastics in the Environment
- Environmental Science 375: Current Topics: Mass Extinctions
- Environmental Science 475: Field Studies- Death Valley Geology
- Humanities 120: Alaska: A Sense of Place
- Humanities 193: Environment, Ethics, and the UAS Experience
Sonia A. Nagorski, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Geology
Arts and Sciences — Natural Sciences
- Email address: sanagorski@alaska.edu
- Phone number: 907-796-6580
- Fax number: 907-796-6406
- Building location: Whitehead Bldg Rm 227, Juneau Campus
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