Myrna M. Killey, M.S.

Geologist Emerita, Retired

Quaternary Geology Staff Page

E-mail: killey@isgs.illinois.edu

Major Research Interests

• Characterization of pre-Illinois episode sediments in Illinois
• Applications of clay mineral composition to Quaternary stratigraphy
• Environmental applications of Quaternary geology
• Outreach publications and activities

Current Projects

• Occurrence and characterization of pre-Illinois episode sediments throughout Illinois
• Compilation of Quaternary clay mineral composition database with supporting information

Selected Publications

Killey, M.M., and R.C. Berg, 2004, Land-Use Decisions and Geology: Getting Past "Out of Sight, Out of Mind:" Illinois State Geological Survey GeoScience Education Series 18, 62 p.

Killey, M.M., and D.R. Larson, 2004, Illinois Groundwater: A Vital Geologic Resource: Illinois State Geological Survey GeoScience Education Series 17, 61 p.

Killey, M.M., 1998, Illinois' Ice Age Legacy: Illinois State Geological Survey GeoScience Education Series 14, 66 p.

Killey, M.M., and C.B. Trask, 1995, Geotechnical site investigation for a 7 GeV Advanced Photon Source (synchrotron) at Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois: Illinois State Geological Survey Environmental Geology 147, 46 p.

Chrzastowski, M.J., M.M. Killey, R.A. Bauer, P.B. DuMontelle, A.L. Erdmann, B.L. Herzog, J.M. Masters, and L.R. Smith, 1994, The Great Flood of 1993: Geologic perspectives on the flooding along the Mississippi River and its tributaries in Illinois: Illinois State Geological Survey Special Report 2, 45 p.

Glass, H.D., and M.M. Killey, 1987, Principles and applications of clay mineral composition in Quaternary stratigraphy: Examples from Illinois, U.S.A.: In J.J.M. van der Meer [ed.], Tills and Glaciotectonics. Proceedings of INQUA Symposium on Genesis and Lithology of Glacial Deposits, A. A. Balkema, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, p. 117-125.

Killey, M.M., 1997, Bugs and Bunnies: Friends or Foes?: in The Professional Geologist: A Publication of The American Institute of Professional Geologists, v. 34, no. 7, p. 11.

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Professional Affiliations

• Certified Professional Geologist, American Institute of Professional Geologists
• Fellow of the Geological Society of America