Kelly McCartney

Biography

Kelly McCartney earned her Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in May 2024, with a focus on volcanology and igneous petrology. She has conducted research and fieldwork in Alaska, Hawaiʻi, the western United States and Canada, and the Canary Islands. Her work focuses on the physical and textural evolution of volcanic materials, with particular interest in explosive and effusive silicic eruptions. Kelly looks forward to fostering inclusive learning environments and engaging students in hands-on, inquiry-based Earth science education during the upcoming fall and spring semesters at Lehigh.