LAUREN BIRGENHEIER

Dr. Lauren Birgenheier is a geoscientist and Professor at University of Utah. She studies sedimentary rocks, including some of the iconic sandstone, shale, and limestone rock formations that bring people to Utah from all over the world.  Her research sheds light on the processes that shaped our planet's past with a view toward implications for energy development, critical mineral exploration, carbon storage, and paleoclimate reconstruction. She has seventeen years of experience at University of Utah working across industry and academia to address energy and mineral challenges. Birgenheier currently serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs for the College of Science. Previously, Birgenheier served as Faculty Fellow for the College of Science and Director of Graduate Studies and Associate Chair for the Department of Geology & Geophysics.