Extraordinary Women Leaders in Speleology (EWLS)

On August 19 th the NSS Board of Directors elected Dr. Katherine Crispin (NSS51841) unanimously as interim Administrative Vice President. Besides this, she holds a Ph.D. in geological sciences from Case Western Reserve University, and a B.Sc. in chemistry from Cedar Crest College. Crispin is also a Fellow of Carnegie Institute of Washington Geophysical Laboratory. She specializes in studies of diffusion in lower mantle minerals.  Prior to joining Carnegie, Crispin examined the effects of crystal field stabilization energy on diffusion rates of transition metals in periclase.  At the Geophysical Laboratory, she collaborates to further high-pressure and high-temperature experiments on diffusion in mantle and core minerals.  #ewls #womencavers #speleology

On the 1st day of the 2015 All-Grrs-Cave-Trip the ladies visited Chubby Buddy Cave. #womencavers #ewls #AGCT2015

"This job is a great scientific adventure. But it's also a great human adventure.” Fabiola Gianotti, Higgs Boson physicist #ScienceWomen #WLeadership #ewls

Photographer and 2013 EWC, Ruth Stickney found many colors in the rock of Chubby Bunny Cave at the 2015 AGCT. Featured here is Rebekah Bauman, 2013 EWC. #AGCT2015 #ewls #womencavers

Cynthia Hauser works as a biologist for the PA Game Commission and does all kinds of work with bat surveys but she also supports the caving community. She was even a presenter for Northeast Bat Working Group in both 2013 and 2014.  Hauser loves bats. She always has since she was introduced to them as a teen while caving in Pennsylvania. One article that featured her explained her relationship with the creatures well: "The work isn’t glamorous and the hours aren’t great, but when Cynthia Hauser gazes into the eyes of a bat, the ticks, the mosquitoes and the ever-present danger of Lyme disease seem to just fade away." SOURCES goo.gl/SDJmY7  http://www.speleobooks.com/NEBWG/ #speleology #ewls #womencaver #ScienceWomen

On the first day of 2015 AGCT early arrivals had the treat of visiting Pillars of Fire Cave, which enters through a well-like structure built by local grottos on private property. What a great day! Thank you all for coming out to celebrate women cavers with us. #womencavers #ewls #AGCT2015

"When you put the helmet on, it doesn't matter if you are woman or man … the important thing is your ability, your intelligence and your determination.” Milka Duno, Race Car Driver #WLeadership #ewls