Seattle native Adele Thorton presents at Murdock College Science Research Conference

WALLA WALLA, WA (11/01/2012)(readMedia)-- Seattle native Adele Thorton recently presented her findings on volcanoes at the Murdock College Science Research Conference at Whitman College.

Thorton spent this past summer researching volcanoes at the American Museum of Natural History, through a Research Experiences for Undergraduates internship funded by the National Science Foundation. Thorton studied specifically how volatiles (components found in volcanic gases such as water, carbon dioxide, chlorine and sulfur) affect the evolution of magma beneath volcanoes.

Thorton is a 2009 graduate of Bishop Blanchet High School.

At Whitman, Thorton is a senior Geology-Chemistry major with a Japanese Minor, plays the double bass and flute, and is involved with the Whitman Orchestra among other small ensembles.

Whitman College, Walla Walla, Wash., is honored to attract students who represent the Whitman mosaic- down to earth, high achievers with diverse interests.Whitman is the premier liberal arts college that combines academic excellence with an unpretentious Northwest culture and an engaging community. An independent, non-sectarian residental college, Whitman fosters intellectual vitality, confidence and leadership in its 1,450 students. Also noted for its commitment to environmental principles, Whtiman is characterized by intellect, down-to-earth sensibilities, collaboration over competition and active lifestyle.