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What
he does
Jim studies how lava flows move and how lava tubes form by watching
and measuring them as they erupt. He examines Hawaiian volcanoes,
measuring how dense they are, how they're magnetized, and how well
they conduct electricity, to figure out how they're built.
How
he got into science
Jim always liked being outdoors, finding as many different kinds
of rocks, birds and seashells as he could. Curious about their stories,
he got into science. He was all set to be an oceanographer…until
he took his first geology course.
Favorite
accomplishment
Jim found a way to measure how fast liquid lava can re-melt the
cooled, hardened lava that it's flowing over.
In
his free time
Jim still loves the outdoors. He hikes and swims, and sings with
choral groups, including one that sings Hawaiian music.
Quote
"Better late than never."
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