Amy M Bern
Amy Bern is the Deputy Center Director of the Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center and the Spatial Analysis and Data Management Branch Chief.
Professional Experience
2020-present, U.S. Geological Survey Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center, Lakewood, CO
2019-2020, U.S. Geological Survey Office of Science Quality, and Integrity, Detail QMS Staff Scientist, Lakewood, CO
2018-2020, U.S. Geological Survey Energy and Minerals Mission Area, Lakewood, CO
2004-2018, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Enforcement Investigations Center, Lakewood, CO
2001-2004, U.S. Geological Survey Denver Microbeam Laboratory, Lakewood, CO
2000-2001, U.S. Geological Survey Argon Geochronology Laboratory, Lakewood, CO
Education and Certifications
M.S. Geological Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 1998
B.S. Comprehensive Chemistry, Concord College, Athens, WV, 1995
Science and Products
Particle Size Characterization of Water-Elutriated Libby Amphibole 2000 and RTI International Amosite
This report presents data on particle characterization analyzed by scanning electron microscopy on Libby amphibole collected by the U.S. Geological Survey in 2000 (LA2000) and amosite material collected by RTI International (RTI amosite). The particle characterization data were generated to support a portion of the Libby Action Plan. Prior to analysis, the raw LA2000 and RTI amosite materials were
Authors
Heather Lowers, Amy M. Bern
Materials characterization of dusts generated by the collapse of the World Trade Center
The major inorganic components of the dusts generated from the collapse of the World Trade Center buildings on September 11, 2001 were concrete materials, gypsum, and man-made vitreous fibers. These components were likely derived from lightweight Portland cement concrete floors, gypsum wallboard, and spray-on fireproofing and ceiling tiles, respectively. All of the 36 samples collected by the USGS
Authors
Gregory P. Meeker, Stephen J. Sutley, Isabelle Brownfield, Heather Lowers, Amy M. Bern, Gregg A. Swayze, Todd M. Hoefen, Geoffrey S. Plumlee, Roger N. Clark, Carol A. Gent
Method development for analysis of urban dust using scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry to detect the possible presence of world trade center dust constituents
The collapse of the World Trade Center Towers on September 11, 2001, sent dust and debris across much of Manhattan and in the surrounding areas. Indoor and outdoor dust samples were collected and characterized by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists using scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectrometry (SEM/EDS). From this characterization, the U.S. Environmental Protection Ag
Authors
A.M. Bern, H.A. Lowers, G.P. Meeker, J.A. Rosati
Determination of a diagnostic signature for World Trade Center dust using scanning electron microscopy point counting techniques
No abstract available.
Authors
Gregory P. Meeker, Amy M. Bern, Heather Lowers, Isabelle K. Brownfield
The composition and morphology of amphiboles from the Rainy Creek complex, near Libby, Montana
Thirty samples of amphibole-rich rock from the largest mined vermiculite deposit in the world in the Rainy Creek alkaline-ultramafic complex near Libby, Montana, were collected and analyzed. The amphibole-rich rock is the suspected cause of an abnormally high number of asbestos-related diseases reported in the residents of Libby, and in former mine and mill workers. The amphibole-rich samples were
Authors
G.P. Meeker, A.M. Bern, I. K. Brownfield, H.A. Lowers, S. J. Sutley, T.M. Hoefen, J.S. Vance
Non-USGS Publications**
Kelly E. Duncan, Andrew J. Ghio, Lisa A. Dailey, Amy M. Bern, Eugene A. Gibbs-Flournoy, Danielle J. Padilla-Carlin, Victor L. Roggli, Robert B. Devlin, 2010, Effect of Size Fractionation on the Toxicity of Amosite and Libby Amphibole Asbestos: Toxicological Sciences, Volume 118, Issue 2, p. 420–434, https://doi.org/10.1093/toxsci/kfq281.
Jacky A. Rosati, Amy M. Bern, Robert D. Willis, Fredrick T. Blanchard, Teri L. Conner, Henry D. Kahn, David Friedman, 2008, Multi-laboratory testing of a screening method for world trade center (WTC) collapse dust: Science of The Total Environment, Volume 390, Issues 2–3, p. 514-519, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2007.10.027.
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
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Particle Size Characterization of Water-Elutriated Libby Amphibole 2000 and RTI International Amosite
This report presents data on particle characterization analyzed by scanning electron microscopy on Libby amphibole collected by the U.S. Geological Survey in 2000 (LA2000) and amosite material collected by RTI International (RTI amosite). The particle characterization data were generated to support a portion of the Libby Action Plan. Prior to analysis, the raw LA2000 and RTI amosite materials wereAuthorsHeather Lowers, Amy M. BernMaterials characterization of dusts generated by the collapse of the World Trade Center
The major inorganic components of the dusts generated from the collapse of the World Trade Center buildings on September 11, 2001 were concrete materials, gypsum, and man-made vitreous fibers. These components were likely derived from lightweight Portland cement concrete floors, gypsum wallboard, and spray-on fireproofing and ceiling tiles, respectively. All of the 36 samples collected by the USGSAuthorsGregory P. Meeker, Stephen J. Sutley, Isabelle Brownfield, Heather Lowers, Amy M. Bern, Gregg A. Swayze, Todd M. Hoefen, Geoffrey S. Plumlee, Roger N. Clark, Carol A. GentMethod development for analysis of urban dust using scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry to detect the possible presence of world trade center dust constituents
The collapse of the World Trade Center Towers on September 11, 2001, sent dust and debris across much of Manhattan and in the surrounding areas. Indoor and outdoor dust samples were collected and characterized by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists using scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectrometry (SEM/EDS). From this characterization, the U.S. Environmental Protection AgAuthorsA.M. Bern, H.A. Lowers, G.P. Meeker, J.A. RosatiDetermination of a diagnostic signature for World Trade Center dust using scanning electron microscopy point counting techniques
No abstract available.AuthorsGregory P. Meeker, Amy M. Bern, Heather Lowers, Isabelle K. BrownfieldThe composition and morphology of amphiboles from the Rainy Creek complex, near Libby, Montana
Thirty samples of amphibole-rich rock from the largest mined vermiculite deposit in the world in the Rainy Creek alkaline-ultramafic complex near Libby, Montana, were collected and analyzed. The amphibole-rich rock is the suspected cause of an abnormally high number of asbestos-related diseases reported in the residents of Libby, and in former mine and mill workers. The amphibole-rich samples wereAuthorsG.P. Meeker, A.M. Bern, I. K. Brownfield, H.A. Lowers, S. J. Sutley, T.M. Hoefen, J.S. VanceNon-USGS Publications**
Kelly E. Duncan, Andrew J. Ghio, Lisa A. Dailey, Amy M. Bern, Eugene A. Gibbs-Flournoy, Danielle J. Padilla-Carlin, Victor L. Roggli, Robert B. Devlin, 2010, Effect of Size Fractionation on the Toxicity of Amosite and Libby Amphibole Asbestos: Toxicological Sciences, Volume 118, Issue 2, p. 420–434, https://doi.org/10.1093/toxsci/kfq281.Jacky A. Rosati, Amy M. Bern, Robert D. Willis, Fredrick T. Blanchard, Teri L. Conner, Henry D. Kahn, David Friedman, 2008, Multi-laboratory testing of a screening method for world trade center (WTC) collapse dust: Science of The Total Environment, Volume 390, Issues 2–3, p. 514-519, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2007.10.027.**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.