At Virginia Tech

VT-HP Lab
(in progress)

August 2019 – The Piston Cylinder is here!

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March 2020 – The multi-anvil parts are starting to arrive

August 2020 - Asbestos removal in the lab space
August 2020 – Asbestos removal in the lab space
September 2020 - Asbestos has been removed and door frame has been widened
September 2020 – Asbestos has been removed and door frame has been widened
October 2020 - MA pressure control system has arrived
October 2020 – MA pressure control system has arrived
October 2020 - Cabinets have been installed...
October 2020 – Cabinets have been installed…
November 2020 - ...and painted (such a lovely shade of orange :D)
November 2020 – …and painted (such a lovely shade of orange :D)
November 2020 - New door!
November 2020 – New door!
January 2021 - PC and MA controll boxes have been installed
January 2021 – PC and MA controll boxes have been installed
February 2021 - MA frame arrives
February 2021 – MA frame arrives
February 2021 - PC and MA placed in lab
February 2021 – PC and MA placed in lab
December 2021 - Almost everything has arrived and in the process of setting things up
December 2021 – Almost everything has arrived and in the process of setting things up

I am looking for PhD students to conduct experimental petrology and geochemistry research at Virginia Tech located in Blacksburg, VA.
Please email me at meganSduncan-at-vt.edu for further information.

Geosciences Department website
Information for prospective graduate students
How to apply