Dr. Meyer’s Hydrogeology research group focuses on improving techniques for characterizing groundwater flow paths in heterogeneous geologic materials like glacial sediments and fractured bedrock. Although we focus on improving characterization, conceptualization, and modeling of groundwater flow systems our research is typically a collaborative effort done to support broader studies focused on a range of hydrogeologic problems. Examples of current and past projects include:   

• Developing quantitative methods for delineating hydrogeologic/hydrostratigraphic units to improve predictions of groundwater flow and contaminant transport.
• Developing effective natural attenuation strategies for point source contaminants in groundwater.  
• Characterizing groundwater nutrient and pesticide pollution associated with agricultural activities in low permeability materials.  
• Quantifying water and solute mass exchanges between groundwater and surface water to improve our understanding of element and nutrient cycling and attenuation of complex contaminant mixtures.  

Dr. Meyer team teaches Fundamentals of Environmental Science (EES 1085), Hydrogeology (EES 4630), and Contaminant Hydrogeology (EES 4640). Dr. Meyer has also developed a comprehensive network of teaching wells and multilevel systems at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory (APLL) on the U Iowa campus. She and her students collect baseline hydrogeological data at APLL to support experiential learning in environmental science and engineering courses across campus.