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Laura J. Pyrak-Nolte

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Laura Pyrak-Nolte
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Research Group:  Rock Physics Research Group

Education

B.S., 1981 State University of New York at Buffalo
M.S., 1983 Department of Geological Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Ph.D., 1988 Department of Materials Science and Mineral Engineering, University of California, Berkeley

Awards and Honors
  • Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 2022
  • Member of the National Academy of Engineering, 2021
  • Fellow of the American Geophysical Union, 2020
  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2020
  • Reginald Fessenden Award, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, 2020
  • Innovator Hall of Fame, Purdue University, 2020
  • Fellow of the American Rock Mechanics Association, 2013
  • University Scholar, Purdue University, 2000-2004
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Outstanding Alumna Award, 1996
  • Schlumberger Lecture Award, 1995
  • Young Investigator Award - National Science Foundation, 1994-1999
  • Young Investigator Award - Office of Naval Research, 1994-1997
  • Honorable Mention, Oak Ridge Association of Universities, Junior Faculty EnhancementAWard, 1993
  • Sigma Xi, Notre Dame Chapter, Outstanding Paper, 1993
  • Editor's Citation for Excellence in Refereeing, 1992, Journal of Geophysical Research
  • Basic Research Award, National Research Council, Geotechnical Committee, 1990
  • Jane Lewis Fellowship, 1987-88, University of California, Berkeley
  • Thomas Dias Fellowship, 1986-87, University of California, Berkeley
  • University Fellowship, 1983-84, University of California, Berkeley
Professional Experience Selected Publications
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