Geologist
Division of Extension | Madison
Esther K. Stewart is a geologist with the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey where she uses geologic mapping to address questions about the rocks that underlie Wisconsin. Prior to joining the state survey, she worked for ExxonMobil in Houston, TX. She has a masters degree from Idaho State University.
Talks:
Geology of the Baraboo Hills
This talk describes how geologic mapping and historic mining records from the early 1900s has helped piece together what WI was like over 1.5 billion years ago.
The Story of Ancient Lava Flows Beneath Lake Superior
Nearly one billion years ago, beneath what is now Lake Superior, lava flowed from shield volcanoes and fissures. This talk describes what the environment may have been like as this Midcontinent Rift developed.
Potential metallic mineral development in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s bedrock geology hosts metallic mineral deposits. This talk describes how WI geology influences the potential for metallic mineral development.