Ph.D. Cornell University

Teaching Specialties: Instrumental and analytical techniques in the geosciences, geochemistry, volcanology, igneous petrogenesis, environmental geochemistry

Research Interests: Geochemistry and petrology of hotspots and the mantle (current focus: the origin and evolution of the Galápagos Islands and plume-ridge interactions), environmental geochemistry (local studies), analytical geochemistry and trace element analysis (ICP-MS), science education and outreach programs with an emphasis on hands-on experiences.

Distinctions: Recipient of the 2002 Biggs Excellence in Teaching Award from GSA, GSA Fellow, Churchill Fellow, NSF research and equipment grants, NSF Academic Research Infrastructure Program (NSF-ARI), fellow, Geological Society of America 2002, Professor of the Week, Student Government Association, Colgate University (March 2000, February 2002); Remick Poster Competition winner for presentation at Geological Association of Canada Annual Meeting (2001); Outstanding Professor (Geology, Physics, and Astronomy Departments) as voted by the fraternity and sorority system, Colgate University 2000; Outstanding Young Teacher Award, Lawrence University 1997; Mortar Board Honorary Award, Lawrence University 1997; Mrs. H.K. Babcock Award, Lawrence University 1997; Faculty for the 21st Century Network, Class of '96

Recent Publications:
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Geist, D.J., Naumann, T.R., Standish, J.J., Kurz, M.D., Harpp, K.S., White, W.M., and Fornari, D.J., (2005): "Wolf Volcano, Galápagos Archipelago: Melting and Magmatic Evolution at the Margins of a Mantle Plume", Journal of Petrology, IN PRESS. Link to PDF file.

Harpp, K.S., Wanless^§, V.D., Otto^§, R.H., Hoernle, K., and Reinhard Werner (2005): "The Cocos and Carnegie Ridges: A Trace Element Record of Long-term Plume-Ridge Interaction", Journal of Petrology, 46, 109-133. Link to PDF file.

Teasdale, R., Geist, D., Kurz, M., and Harpp, K., (2005): "1998 Eruption at Volcan Cerro Azul, Galápagos Islands: I. Syn-Eruptive Petrogenesis", Bulletin of Volcanology, 76, 170-185. Link to PDF file.

Harpp, K.S., Koleszar^§, A.M., and Geist, D.J. (2005): "Volcanoes in the Classroom: Eruption Column Simulation", Journal of Geoscience Education, 53, 173-175. Link to PDF file. Link to webpage with supporting information.

Harpp, K.S., Fornari, D.J., Geist, D.J., and Kurz, M.D. (2003): "Genovesa Submarine Ridge: A Manifestation of Plume-Ridge Interaction in the Northern Galápagos Islands", Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems, 4, 8511, doi: 10.1029/2003GC000531;. Posted at http://www.g-cubed.org. Link to PDF file.

Geldmacher, J., Hanan, B.B., Blichert-Toft, J., Harpp, K., Hoernle, K., Hauff, F., Werner, R., and Kerr, A.C., (2003): "Interaction in the Northern Galápagos Islands Hafnium isotopic variations in volcanic rocks from the Caribbean Large Igneous Province and Galápagos hotspot tracks", Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems, 4, 1062, doi:10.1029/2002GC00477; posted at http://www.g-cubed.org. Link to PDF file.

Harpp, K.S. and Geist, D. (2002): "The Wolf-Darwin Lineament and Plume-Ridge Interaction in the Northern Galápagos", Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems, 3, 8504, doi:10.1029/2002GC000370; posted at http://www.g-cubed.org.

Geist, D., White, W.M., Albarede, F., Harpp, K.S., Blichert-Toft, J., Reynolds, R., and Kurz, M. (2002): "Volcanic Evolution in the Galápagos: The Dissected Shield of Volcan Ecuador", Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems, 3, 10611, doi:10.1029/2002GC000355; posted at http://www.g-cubed.org. Link to PDF file.

Harpp, K.S., Wirth, K.R., and Korich^§, D.J. (2002): "Northern Galápagos Province: Hotspot-induced, near-ridge volcanism at Genovesa Island", Geology, 30, 399-402. Link to PDF file.

"Simulating a volcanic crisis in the classroom," with W. Sweeney (Journal of Geologic Education, 2002, v. 50, p. 410-418); "Northern Galápagos Province: Hotspot-induced, near-ridge volcanism at Genovesa Island," with K. Wirth and D. Korich (Geology, 2002, v. 30, p. 399-402

"Tracing a mantle plume: Isotopic and trace element variations of Galápagos seamounts, Geochemistry, Geophysics, and Geosystems," with W. White (June 27, 2002; Vol. 2, [Paper number 2000GC00137],posted at http://www.g-cubed.org/gc2001/2000GC000137/fs2000GC000137.html) Link to PDF file.

"The Role of a Cl-bearing Flux in the Origin of Depleted Ocean Floor Magmas, Geochemistry, Geophysics, and Geosystems," with R. Nielsen and R. Sours-Page, Vol. 1, posted at http://www.g-cubed.org/gc1999/1999GC000017/fs1999GC000017.html)

"Restricted Nitrogen Inversion in 9,10- Diazatetracyclo[6.3.0.0.4,110.5,9]undecanes: Dynamic NMR Studies," with C. Bushweller, J. Brown, B. Hirth, T. Barden, J. D'Albis, and G. Gribble (Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1998, v. 63, no. 11, p. 3775-3777)

"The emergence of a Galápagos shield volcano: Roca Redonda Volcano," with J. Standish, D. Geist, and M. Kurz (Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 1998, v. 133, p. 136-148); "Geochemical variations in a single basaltic flow at 9°30' N on the East Pacific Rise," (Scientific Results, Proceedings of the Ocean Drilling Program, 1995, v. 142, p. 9-22)