60  Group Check In 15DEC2025

December 15, 2025

60.1 Attendees

Present: Nora B Pearson, Ava McCune, Adam Devlin, Brianna Hayward, Kasia Ulanowski, Genevieve Saldibar

60.2 Lab Updates

Ava McCune - No lab updates; things running smoothly

60.3 Surface Samples & PXRF Analysis

  • Original estimate: March → Revised to May to avoid rushing
  • pXRF is the last step in the workflow; samples won’t be pulled just for XRF

60.4 Data Entry

  • Bri esuming data entry tomorrow
  • Will add columns to data sheets as discussed in Patty’s email
  • Nora offered assistance over break if needed

60.5 Mapping Progress

Nora B Pearson

  • Working on hydrological modifiers for DEM (encountering challenges)
  • Goal: Complete all covariates by mid-to-late January
  • Plans to run models with Nic over January break for lead mapping
  • Same structure will be used for raster mapping

Adam Devlin

  • No updates since bi-monthly meeting
  • Plans to meet one-on-one with Joe this week

Kasia Ulanowski

  • Continuing lab work
  • Entered some pedons
  • Assisting where needed

60.6 Next Meetings

  • December 29: Smaller meeting (many traveling); Nora will be available at 11:30 for Joe, Patty, or Nic
  • January 12: Regular meeting
  • January 26: Regular meeting