Matthew S. Varonka, Ph.D.
Matthew Varonka is a Research Chemist with the USGS Geology, Energy & Minerals (GEM) Science Center in Reston, VA.
Matthew works in the Eastern Energy and Environmental Laboratory (EEEL), which is involved in a variety of research goals relating energy and the environment. Matt graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in chemistry and went on to earn a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from Georgetown University before joining the USGS in 2010.
Science and Products
Supercharging Natural Gas: A Breakthrough in Energy Production
Natural gas is the primary source of electricity in the United States and fuels industries, businesses, and homes. Because the need for natural gas is increasing, ensuring a reliable national supply is essential. Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are working to increase natural gas production by using an unexpected source: underground microbes.
Advancements in Geochemistry and Geomicrobiology of Energy Resources (AGGER)
The AGGER project’s purpose is to advance the understanding of geologic energy sources, generation, composition, movement, and production potential, including resource recovery from energy wastes.
Black Bear Creek Watershed Hydrologic Summary for the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
The objectives of this project are to compile, summarize, and analyze available data and reports from the Pawnee Nation, the USGS, and other government agencies. The final report of the analysis will provide a comprehensive background document for geographic, hydrologic, and environmental features of the area and will identify gaps in available data that need to be filled for the Pawnee Nation to...
Subject-Area Specialists
Please feel free to contact any of our subject-area specialists. Center Director/Surface-water specialist - Jason LewisData Chief - VacantStudies Chief - Matthew VaronkaGeographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist - S. Jerrod SmithGroundwater specialist - Shana MashburnWater-quality specialist - Stephanie BuckWater-use specialist - Carol Becker
Interpretive Reports
The Oklahoma Water Science Center publishes water-information reports on many topics and in many formats. From this Web page, you can locate, view, download, or order scientific and technical articles and reports as well as general interest publications such as booklets, fact sheets, pamphlets, and posters resulting from the research performed by our scientists and partners. Scientific...
Oklahoma Water Science Center Publications
This page will help you locate, view, and download scientific and technical articles and reports as well as general interest publications such as booklets, fact sheets, pamphlets, and posters resulting from the research performed by our scientists and partners. The USGS Publications Warehouse contains on-line content and citations for over 100,000 publications.
Other Reports and Data Releases
The Oklahoma Water Science Center publishes water-information reports on many topics and in many formats. From this Web page, you can locate, view, download, or order scientific and technical articles and reports as well as general interest publications such as booklets, fact sheets, pamphlets, and posters resulting from the research performed by our scientists and partners.
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheets are intended as a short publication that provides for rapid publication and dissemination of facts and findings.
Open-File Reports
Open-file reports include unpublished manuscript reports, maps, and other material and are made available for public consultation and use. They are a nonpermanent form of publication that may be cited in other publications as sources of information.
Science and Products
Supercharging Natural Gas: A Breakthrough in Energy Production
Natural gas is the primary source of electricity in the United States and fuels industries, businesses, and homes. Because the need for natural gas is increasing, ensuring a reliable national supply is essential. Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are working to increase natural gas production by using an unexpected source: underground microbes.
Advancements in Geochemistry and Geomicrobiology of Energy Resources (AGGER)
The AGGER project’s purpose is to advance the understanding of geologic energy sources, generation, composition, movement, and production potential, including resource recovery from energy wastes.
Black Bear Creek Watershed Hydrologic Summary for the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
The objectives of this project are to compile, summarize, and analyze available data and reports from the Pawnee Nation, the USGS, and other government agencies. The final report of the analysis will provide a comprehensive background document for geographic, hydrologic, and environmental features of the area and will identify gaps in available data that need to be filled for the Pawnee Nation to...
Subject-Area Specialists
Please feel free to contact any of our subject-area specialists. Center Director/Surface-water specialist - Jason LewisData Chief - VacantStudies Chief - Matthew VaronkaGeographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist - S. Jerrod SmithGroundwater specialist - Shana MashburnWater-quality specialist - Stephanie BuckWater-use specialist - Carol Becker
Interpretive Reports
The Oklahoma Water Science Center publishes water-information reports on many topics and in many formats. From this Web page, you can locate, view, download, or order scientific and technical articles and reports as well as general interest publications such as booklets, fact sheets, pamphlets, and posters resulting from the research performed by our scientists and partners. Scientific...
Oklahoma Water Science Center Publications
This page will help you locate, view, and download scientific and technical articles and reports as well as general interest publications such as booklets, fact sheets, pamphlets, and posters resulting from the research performed by our scientists and partners. The USGS Publications Warehouse contains on-line content and citations for over 100,000 publications.
Other Reports and Data Releases
The Oklahoma Water Science Center publishes water-information reports on many topics and in many formats. From this Web page, you can locate, view, download, or order scientific and technical articles and reports as well as general interest publications such as booklets, fact sheets, pamphlets, and posters resulting from the research performed by our scientists and partners.
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheets are intended as a short publication that provides for rapid publication and dissemination of facts and findings.
Open-File Reports
Open-file reports include unpublished manuscript reports, maps, and other material and are made available for public consultation and use. They are a nonpermanent form of publication that may be cited in other publications as sources of information.