Samantha Scher, M.Sc.
LKI Consulting, Inc.
Principal Geologist & Geochemist
Field Experience
Research Field Geologist 2009-2010
McGill University, Master of Science Fieldwork
Conducted intensive field mapping and rock sampling of the alteration center and collected gas and gas condensate samples on the active dome at Kawah Ijen Volcano (Java, Indonesia).
Field Geologist 2008-2012
McGill University, Field Study
Annual field study conducted to a country determined by departmental students. During the course of the trip, local geologic terranes are examined and mines and exploration projects are toured. There is also exposure to local cultures. Through this trip, I have visited South Africa, Lesotho, Guatemala, Belize, Tanzania, and Colombia.
Field Volcanologist 2008
McGill University, Field School
Two-week field study of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt in which volcanic deposits were investigated, six volcanoes were studied in detail and two volcanoes were climbed.
Field Geologist 2007
McGill University, Field School
Conducted intensive field mapping of Sutton, Quebec, Canada and prepared a stratigraphic section and geologic map of the sedimentary and metamorphic terrane.