My Research
				My PhD project centers around active volcanism, with a specific interest in the correlation of SO2 gas fluxes, and thermal and seismic signals in order to better understand eruptive and conduit processes.  I have decided on the following field areas for this project:  Santiaguito Volcano, Guatemala; Stromboli Volcano, Italy; Masaya Volcano, Nicaraqua; and Kilauea Volcano, Hawai'i.
				The purpose of this page is to take you through my PhD with me.  It will not always be as detailed as I like, but hopefully it will give you an idea of what life as a volcanology student is like.
					This is my advisor Dr. Matt Watson
									My Curriculum Vitae
			My Background: IUP
		Fall '01 (Sem 1): Welcome to Grad School
		Spring '02 (Sem 2): Welcome to Field Research
		Fall '02 (Sem 3): Intro to Instrument Development
		Spring '03 (Sem 4): Funding & Data Processing
		Fall '03 (Sem 5): Teaching & Programming
	Spring '04 (Sem 6): Travel, Travel, Tavel (oh, & write a paper too!)
		Fall '04 (Sem 7): The Semester That Almost Was
						ykbranan@mtu.edu