Emily Montgomery Brown
About Emily Montgomery Brown
Emily Montgomery Brown is a Research Geophysicist specializing in geodesy at the U.S. Geological Survey, where she has worked since 2015. She holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics from Stanford University and has extensive experience in both research and teaching roles.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Emily Montgomery Brown has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Research Geophysicist (CalVO Geodesist) since 2015. In this role, she focuses on geophysical research and geodesy, contributing to the understanding of geological processes. Her work is based in Menlo Park, California, where she has been active for nine years.
Education and Expertise
Emily Montgomery Brown earned her Ph.D. in Geophysics from Stanford University, where she studied from 2002 to 2008. She also holds a Master of Science in Geophysics from Stanford, achieved between 2002 and 2005. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Math from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology from 1998 to 2002. Her academic research has developed her expertise in modeling various types of geodetic data and exploring seismology.
Background
Before her current position at USGS, Emily Montgomery Brown held several roles at Stanford University, including Teaching Assistant and Post-doctoral Researcher. She worked as a Post-doctoral Researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2010 to 2013. Her early career included positions such as Research Assistant and Resident Assistant at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, and a Summer Student Intern at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Teaching and Outreach Interests
Emily Montgomery Brown has a keen interest in integrating research with teaching and public outreach. She aims to work in a collaborative environment that bridges efforts between universities and research institutions. This focus reflects her commitment to education and community engagement in the field of geophysics.