Alexis Ault, Utah State University (IMAGE) Utah State University Caption In Utah State University's Microscopy Core Facility, USU geologist Alexis Ault, right, explains to students from Perry, Utah's Promontory School for Expeditionary Learning how a scanning electron microscope is used to study earthquake faults. Ault is the recipient of a 2017 NSF CAREER Award. Credit Mary-Ann Muffoletto, Utah State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.