Jason Kaiser Southern Utah University Chair, Department of Geosciences https://profile.usu.edu/images/utah-energy-conference/speakers/kaiser-jason.jpg <p>Jason Kaiser spent time in Missouri, Massachusetts, Oregon, and California before coming to Utah and discovering the wonderful geology of the region. Jason started at SUU in 2014 and has taught classes such as: Natural Hazards and Disasters, Mineralogy, Igneous Petrology, Geochemistry, and Field Geology. He enjoys teaching in Utah's natural geologic laboratory, but also relishes any opportunity to travel the world with students. He has also mentored students in research related to multiple disciplines in geosciences. His primary research interests include the chemical evolution of magma in volcanic arcs, and geochronology related to volcanic settings. He has served as the Chair of the Department of Geosciences since its inception in July 2021.</p> <p>Jason holds a B.S. in Geology and Geophysics from Missouri University of Science & Technology, a M.S. in Geology from the University of Massachusetts, and a PhD in Geology from Oregon State University.</p>