ESP Biography

BECCA MASTROLA, MIT PhD Student in Geology

Major: 12

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: G

Brief Biographical Sketch:

Hi! My name is Becca, and I am a first year PhD student in the Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences department at MIT. I'm a geologist, and I study Earth history using paleomagnetism (magnetic records left in rocks) and field techniques (I go out and camp in the wilderness for weeks at a time looking for cool rocks). I've taught a few Earth and space science classes for Splash before (all super fun), and can't wait to share EVEN MORE cool facts about the planet we call home with you all :)

Past Classes

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S16176: Digging Deeper: Uncovering Earth's History in Splash 2025 (Mar. 15 - 16, 2025)

Travel back in time and explore the incredible story of our planet! Digging Deeper takes you on a journey through Earth's history, from its fiery beginnings to the rise and fall of ancient life. Learn how rocks, fossils, and landscapes hold clues to past climates, mass extinctions, and shifting continents. Discover the forces that have shaped Earth for billions of years and see how our planet continues to change today. If you love mysteries, time travel, and hands-on science, this crash course will help you uncover the secrets beneath your feet. Let’s dig into history!