What's Next? Exploring the Future of Metamorphic Geology

Explore the future of metamorphic geology in this 26-minute talk by Lucie Tajcmanova from Universität Heidelberg. Delivered as part of the Mineralogical Society of America's Centennial Symposium, the presentation delves into the current state and future directions of metamorphic petrology. Gain insights into the history of the field, current research trends, and emerging questions. Examine key topics such as microstructures, chemical diffusion, disequilibrium, and kinetics. Discover the importance of education in shaping the discipline's future and engage with the speaker's perspective on the "10 Questions" driving metamorphic geology forward. This thought-provoking talk, moderated by Sarah Penniston-Dorland from the University of Maryland, offers a comprehensive overview of metamorphic geology's second golden age.

Introduction
Metamorphic geology
History of metamorphic geology
Where are we now
Summary
The 10 Questions
The literature
Microstructures
Chemical diffusion
Questions
Disequilibrium and Kinetics
Education