ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Rachel is an assistant professor in the Penn State Department of Geoscience and an associate of the Penn State Earth and Environmental Systems Institute. Her research uses field data and numerical models to understand groundwater flow and transport processes in complex hydrologic systems. She aims to apply her work to understand water resource availability and improve predictions of environmental hazards, such as flooding and erosion. Outside of work, she loves to hike, play pick-up sports, and bake.

The PSU Hydrogeology lab is recruiting new graduate students for Fall 2024. Email rhousego@psu.edu for more info about how to apply!