2024–present
Ph.D., Geological Sciences, University of Southern California
Mechanisms of amphibole deformation
2020–2024
B.A., M.Sci., Natural Sciences (Earth Sciences), University of Cambridge
Microphysical mechanisms underpinning the transient creep of olivine
Breithaupt, T., Wallis, D., & White, J. Developing backstress theory using stress-reduction experiments to quantify dislocation interactions. AGU Annual Meeting (2024)
White, J., Breithaupt, T., & Wallis, D. Constraining the duration of transient creep of olivine from room temperature to 1580°C. AGU Annual Meeting (2024)
White, J. C. R., Breithaupt, T., & Wallis, D. Transient creep of olivine single crystals. Tectonic Studies Group Annual Meeting (2024)
White, J. C. R., Harper, E. M., & Schneider, S. Predation pressure on Neogene freshwater gastropods. Molluscan Forum (2023)
2024–2026
WiSE Graduate Top-off Fellowship, USC ($10,000)
Spring 2025
Earth Sciences Graduate Student Research Award, USC ($3,000)
Spring 2025
Dornsife Ph.D. Academy Scholarship and Research Fund, USC ($400)
Winter 2024
WiSE Travel Grant, USC ($500)
Winter 2024
Earth Sciences Graduate Student Travel Award, USC ($1,000)
Summer 2023
NERC Research Experience Placement, University of Cambridge (£3,435)
2025–2027
Advanced Photon Source, General User Proposal. The control of mineral structure on dislocation glide. PI Jessica White, Co-PI Thomas Breithaupt (Cambridge), Co-I Caroline Seyler (USC). 12 lifetime shifts
2024–present
Teaching Assistant, University of Southern California
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (GEOL 316), Spring 2025
Earthquakes (GEOL 240), Fall 2024