25 Ian Cox is a Ph.D. student in the BPSoG, set to graduate in May 2025. A Colorado native, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in geology from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado, in 2019 before completing his Master of Science in geology at Oklahoma State University in 2021. Ian works with Dr. Jack Pashin on basin modeling and petroleum systems analysis of the Ardmore Basin, and his research is funded by the DOE and industry partners. His work examines the structural controls of hydrocarbon source rock thermal maturity in structurally complex sedimentary basins. Recently, an OSU School of Geology alumnus provided him with 2D reflection seismic profiles of the Ardmore Basin, which greatly advanced his research. His work provides one of the few publicly available, detailed subsurface analyses of the Ardmore Basin, establishing a structural framework for oil and gas exploration, and providing insights into the structural dynamics of oblique-slip mobile zones. He recently published his research on the Ardmore Basin in the International Journal of Coal Geology. During his time at OSU, Ian completed multiple internships at some of the world’s largest petroleum and mining companies. Upon graduation, Ian will be starting an internship at Hess Corporation in Houston, TX. Undergraduate Spotlight Sophia Hunt is a freshman undergraduate at Oklahoma State University, double majoring in geology and geophysics. Sophia has been active in research since her junior year of high school. With her research partner Ariel Diez, she has conducted research in the fields of hydrogeology, environmental geoscience, and soil science. Sophia has competed in multiple research competitions notably taking first place at the Tulsa Regional Science Fair and representing Oklahoma in the Stockholm Junior Water Prize National competition. She has also presented at over five professional conferences including GSA South Central and OCLWA. Sophia is active in many student organizations, including serving as the elected secretary for the Oklahoma State University Geological Society (OSUGS). Sophia is passionate about using geological techniques and observing the natural world to create holistic solutions to present-day problems. Her current research uses ERI to analyze groundwater recharge and is working on developing enhanced aquifer recharge structures that mimic natural processes. Graduate Spotlight Sophia Hunt Ian Cox spring.2025
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