She worked as an assistant professor at Whittier College, and as a graduate teaching fellow at the University of Oregon. Christine is a frequent presenter at the Geological Society of America’s annual meeting, and she has received several grants from the National Science Foundation for her research on geoscience education, ancient soil, and past climates. She earned her Doctorate in Geological Sciences from the University of Oregon, a Master of Science in Geology from Temple University, and a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Washington and Lee University. As a CTY student, Christine studied science and writing at four CTY Summer Programs and took one distance education course.