Travis McLing Idaho National Laboratory Chief Geologist https://profile.usu.edu/images/utah-energy-conference/speakers/travis-mcling.png Dr. Travis McLing has worked in geology and geochemistry since 1988. He completed his PhD research in rare earth element (REE) geochemistry in geothermal systems. Dr. McLing serves as Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Chief Geologist, where he leads INL's research programs in geothermal energy, critical minerals, and other earth science disciplines. He brings 35 years of experience developing, growing, and leading multi-institutional, interdisciplinary research in geoscience-related fields.</p> <p>Dr. McLing is INL's Relationship Manager for the DOE's Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO), and the Office of Geothermal, He also leads INL's upstream Critical Minerals Research Team