Episode 6 - Jonathan Obrist-Farner

We kick off the second half of the first season of Into the Core with this sixth episode, featuring Jonathan Obrist-Farner.

In this conversation, our team explores Jonathan’s unique journey — from his early studies in psychology to his transition into geosciences, a path that has led him to propose his first ICDP project. The episode also includes a heartfelt tribute to Andy Cohen, whose legacy we honor and remember.

But the journey hasn’t always been easy. Jonathan shares challenging field experiences, including the demanding work of walking more than 6 kilometers multiple times a day to help build a drilling platform in the lakes of Guatemala.

Curious to hear more about this amazing story? Join us for this inspiring episode.

Jonathan is an assistant professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), originally from Guatemala. He is a geologist and geophysicist with a background in psychology, and the Principal Investigator of the recently approved ICDP project LIBRE (Lake Izabal Basin). His research focuses on sedimentology, stratigraphy, and paleoclimatology, with a particular interest in the evolution of sedimentary basins and the tectonic, climatic, and anthropogenic controls that shape them.

Hosts: Rodrigo Martínez-Abarca and Romina Achaga
Guest: Jonathan Obrist-Farner

Into the Core is supported by the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP) and is an initiative of the Early Career Researchers Network. Original idea by Marta Marchegiano.

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