Kaitlyn A. McCain

Kaitlyn A. McCain

SIMS research scientist
"SIMS scientist Kaitlyn McCain"

Kaitlyn McCain is an isotope cosmochemist who uses in-situ analyses of meteorites, returned samples, and other extraterrestrial materials to explore our solar system and its history.

Dr. McCain also manages WUSTL’s ims-7f-GEO secondary ion mass spectrometry laboratory, helping WUSTL and external users answer diverse questions about geological, biological, and cosmochemical processes.

Education:
Ph.D. University of California at Los Angeles
M.S. University of California at Los Angeles
B.S. University of Chicago

contact info:

mailing address:

  • MSC 1169-204-110
    Washington University in St. Louis
    1 Brookings Drive
    St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

research interests:

  • cosmochemistry, isotope geochemistry, secondary ion mass spectrometry
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