Laurie Benton

Laurie Benton, Ph.D. has held multiple positions throughout their career. Laurie began their work experience in 1991 as a Geochemist at Geraghty & Miller, where they worked until 1992. Laurie then joined the Carnegie Institution for Science in 1998 as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism, a position they held until 2000. In 2001, they started working at Exponent as a Managing Scientist, a role that they continue to hold.

Laurie Benton, Ph.D. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Geosciences from The University of Tulsa, which was completed in 1997. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Geochemistry from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in 1991. Additionally, Laurie's educational background includes studies in Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College in 1987, though the specific degree obtained is not provided.