About Me

Hello!

My name is Rowan Rich. I currently work at                                   as a staff geologist.  I am working towards my Master's Degree with the department of                                                               at the University of Kentucky, which is where I also obtained my Bachelor's of Science degree in December of 2019. My current research is under                               and focuses on sinkhole characterization in the vadose zone using electrical resistivity imaging (ERI). Please go to                   to learn more about my research and uses of ERI that I currently do for Thoroughbred.

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My scientific interests include Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI), mineralogy, and planetary sciences. 

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Favorite mineral: Tourmaline

Favorite rock: Gniess. 

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I really enjoy hiking, painting, and reading. If you see me looking at something from the ground- it's probably a rock. You'll know when you've found the correct house because rocks litter my driveway. Geology has taken me all over the United States! I've met great people along that journey and I hope it takes me to the rest of the world.

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When my mom told me when I was about 7 years old that I should be a Geologist- I made that my goal! I stuck to it ever since. 

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Not everything about me is centered around Geology. 

I also have a large animal family:

Cookie (Dog)                   Fluffy (Siamese cat)

Abbie (Tortishell cat)     Ratatouille (Mouse)

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