Meet the Scientist: Dr. Joseph Gonzalez

Join Dr. Joseph Gonzalez, Curator of Mineralogy at the New York State Museum, for an informal "Ask the Scientist" conversation in the Mineral Gallery. Bring your questions about rocks, minerals, and the forces that shape our planet.

Discover how scientists use minerals and rocks to piece together Earth’s deep history. Learn how Dr. Gonzalez’s research helps reveal the geological story of the Adirondacks and explore the Museum’s mineral collections as a window into New York’s ancient past.