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Crustal Imaging and Characterization Team

About the Crustal Imaging & Characterization Team

Who we are:
We are specialists in environmental geochemistry, geophysics, geology, analytical chemistry, stable and radiogenic isotopes, remote sensing, and botany.
What we do:
We devise new methods for understanding the Earth, and apply these methods in interdisciplinary research projects to solve pressing earth-system problems.
Picture of scientist performing chemistry lab equipment Picture of scientist using field geophysical equipment in back of pickup truck.Photo of scientist in the field with chemistry equipment.
Photo of scientists designing electrical geophysics equipment. Photo of scientist collecting water samples.
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Question: What does a robot have in common with a technician?
Answer: An arm, hand, and fingers. The robot's arm moves up/down, in/out, and rotates 360°. The fingers grip tubes and flasks, and the hand rotates for pouring liquids.


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