Bio

I am a Ph.D. student in the Payne Paleobiology Lab where I explore the impacts of ocean chemistry on major biological events throughout Earth's history, especially mass extinctions. My dissertation is more specifically centered around investigating the role of ocean anoxia in the end Permian mass extinction. In my work, I utilize a variety of isotope geochemistry techniques, including explorations of the sulfur, calcium, and thallium systems through both modeling and lab-based approaches.

Education & Certifications

  • B.S., Allegheny College, Geology and Environmental Science & Sustainability (2023)

Service, Volunteer and Community Work

  • Student Organizing Committee Co-Chair - Northern California Geobiology Symposium, Stanford University (November 2023 - Present)

    Assisted with planning the second annual Northern California Geobiology Symposium, an event designed to highlight work being done by geobiologists in the area and provide networking and community-building opportunities.

    Location

    Stanford, CA

  • Stanford Engineering Research Introductions (SERIO) Mentor (November 2023 - Present)

    Location

    Stanford, CA

Contact

  • Academic
    herz@stanford.edu
    University - Student Department: Department of Geological Sciences Position: Graduate

Additional Info

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

I am interested in investigating the impacts of ocean anoxia through the end Permian mass extinction. My work utilizes a variety of isotope geochemistry techniques, including investigations of the sulfur, calcium, and thallium systems through both modeling and lab-based approaches.

Lab Affiliations

2023-24 Courses