Ms. Chrystal Fretz

Ms. Chrystal Fretz

Title: Assistant Lecturer
Research Specialty: Geochemistry
Dept/Program: Geosciences
Office: Crouse 62
Phone: 330-972-5749
Fax: 330 972-7611
Email: cefretz@uakron.edu

Research

For my Master's thesis, I helped develop a column system for use in evaluating geochemical gradients in acid mine drainage induced sediments. This allowed me to combine two favorites: geology and chemistry. I have always been interested in understanding how things work, especially geological processes. My passion is helping students to learn and understand these concepts. 

Publications

Leitholf, A.M., Fretz, C.E., Landreth, K., Mahanke, R., Santangelo, Z., Senko, J.M.  An integrated microbiological and electrochemical approach to determine distributions of Fe metabolism in acid mine drainage-induced “iron mound” sediments.  PloS one, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0213807

Education

  • M.S., Geology, University of Akron, 2014
  • B.S., Geology, University of Akron, 2011

Courses

  • Introduction to the Oceans (GEOL:171)
  • Earth Science (GEOL:100)
  • Intro to Environmental Science (GEOL:211)