Jennifer Gifford
Associate Professor,
Geology and Geological Engineering
jngiffor@olemiss.edu
662-915-2079
118F Carrier Hall, University, MS 38677
Research website
ResearchGate: Jennifer_Gifford2
Experience
University of Mississippi– Associate Professor, 2022-present
University of Mississippi – Assistant Professor, 2015-2022
St. Lawrence University – Visiting Assistant Professor, 2013-2015
University of Florida – Teaching/Research Assistant, 2005-2012
Education
University of Florida – Ph.D., Geology, 2013
University of Florida – M.S., Geology, 2008
Syracuse University – B.S., Geology, 2005
Research interests
- Geologic mapping, geochronology and geochemistry of the Bighorn mountains, Wyoming
- Geologic evolution of the Mississippi river using detrital zircons to trace provenance and drainage patterns
- Tectonics and geologic history of the Medicine Hat Block, Montana & Canada using geochronology and geochemsitry
- Tectonic history of Laurentia and the formation of the Wyoming craton