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Shell
and American Geological Institute |
Shell has provided funds for American Geological Institute
and Ventures Scholars Program to work together and help
Ventures Scholars learn about the geosciences.
From funding received by Shell, the following e-newsletters
have been developed to provide a wealth of information
about the geosciences!
Peruse the Winter
2007 Geoscience E-Newsletter.
Peruse the
Fall 2006 Geoscience E-Newsletter .
Peruse the Spring
2006 Geoscience E-Newsletter.
Shell has recently launched "Energizing
Your Future with Shell" , a new educational website
that encourages middle and high school students' to
learn about math and science, while introducing them
to the world of energy.
ASK THE EXPERT
Shell has also provided funds to VSP to develop ways
for students, parents, and counselors to learn about
the geosciences.
We asked our member institutions to provide us with
their contact information so you can communicate with
them!
The following member institutions have provided contact
information. Some of the professors have also provided
a short paragraph about their department. (FYI, this
list will be periodically updated.)
Send an email to a professor. Ask them about their programs
and opportunities in the geosciences. Remember to mention
your status with the Ventures Scholars Program!
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The following member institutions have provided contact
information. Some of the professors have also provided
a short paragraph about their department.
Bucknell University, Brown University, Cal Poly,
Calvin College, Carleton College, Calvin College, Colby
College, College of William and Mary, Denison University
, DePauw University, Dickinson College, Elmhurst College,
Fort Lewis College, Florida International University,
Gannon University, Georgia State University, Hope College,
Indiana University, Juniata College, Lawrence University,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mercyhurst College,
Miami University, Pomona College, Purdue University,
Randolph-Macon College, Rutgers University, Smith College,
St. Lawrence University, Stony Brook University (SUNY),
Susquehanna University, Union College, United States
Naval Academy, University of Arizona, University at
Buffalo (SUNY), University of South Dakota, Vassar College,
Vanderbilt University, Virginia Tech, Wellesley College
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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Dr. Christopher G. Daniel
Assistant Professor of Geology
Department of Geology
cdaniel@bucknell.edu
Brown University
Providence, RI
Dr. Jan Tullis
Professor and Undergraduate Advisor
Department of Geological Sciences
Jan_Tullis@brown.edu
The Department of Geological Sciences offers students
many opportunities to learn about the Earth we live
on, from field work to classroom study to laboratory
experiments. We offer the resources of a research university
with the dedication to undergraduate teaching of a small
college, with a student/faculty ratio of 1:1. Students
have many
opportunities to get involved in research, including
oceanographic
cruises to the South Pacific, climate change study in
Greenland,
seismic studies in Costa Rica, experiments bearing on
the eruptive
history of Mt. St. Helens, and/or interpretation of
the latest Mars Rover
data. In addition we have a recently expanded teaching
and research
program in Environmental Geoscience.
Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo, CA
Dr. Brent Hallock
Chair
Earth and Soil Sciences Department
bhallock@calpoly.edu
Calvin College
Rapids, MI
Ralph Stearley
Department Chair
Department of Geology, Geography & Environmental Studies
aay@calvin.edu
Our department offers degrees in geology, geography, and
environmental studies. Some of the topics taught and studied
in the department include rocks and minerals, the history
of the earth, earth surface processes, human-environment
interactions, urban and rural environments, and regional
studies.
Carleton College
Northfield, MN
Dr. Clinton Cowan
Professor of Geology
Geology Department
ccowan@carleton.edu
Students who discover in themselves a sense of excitement
about climate change, volcanoes, fossils, mountains, rivers
and earthquakes, will find a good home at Carleton College.
Founded by Dr. Laurence McKinley Gould, former president
of the College and one of the first geologists to explore
Antarctica, the geology department retains a spirit of
exploration and adventure. Fieldwork in the out of doors
is central to our curriculum.
Carleton College
Northfield, MN
Dr. Clinton Cowan
Professor of Geology
Geology Department
ccowan@carleton.edu
Students who discover in themselves a sense of excitement
about climate change, volcanoes, fossils, mountains, rivers
and earthquakes, will find a good home at Carleton College.
Founded by Dr. Laurence McKinley Gould, former president
of the College and one of the first geologists to explore
Antarctica, the geology department retains a spirit of
exploration and adventure. Fieldwork in the out of doors
is central to our curriculum.
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Dr. Gerald Matisoff
Professor and Chair
Department of Geological Sciences
gxm4@case.edu
Colby College
Waterville, ME
Dr. Robert Gastaldo
Whipple-Coddington
Professor of Geology
Department of Geology
ragastal@colby.edu
College of William and Mary, The
Williamsburg, VA
Dr. Heather Macdonald
Professor and Department
Chair
Department of Geology
rhmacd@wm.edu
Denison University
Granville, OH
Dr. David Greene
Chair
Department of Geosciences
greened@denison.edu
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN
Dr. Scott Wilkerson
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Geosciences
mswilke@depauw.edu
The goal of the Department of Geosciences is to expose
students to the complex interplay of Earth systems through
active, hands-on learning. Therefore, a DePauw education
in the Geosciences goes far beyond the traditional classroom.
Students work in modern laboratories with extensive mineral,
rock, fossil, and map collections. They use computers
to model complex systems and simulate geological processes.
They receive training on emerging technological tools
such as GPS (global positioning systems) and GIS (geographic
information systems). They participate on field trips
that take them to some of the best geological exposures
in the world. Many students spend a summer working closely
with faculty on important research problems using state-of-the-art
instrumentation. These student- faculty collaborations
commonly result in student presentations at national meetings
and co-authored publications in refereed journals.
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA
Dr. Marcus M. Key, Jr.
Professor
Department of Geology
key@dickinson.edu
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL
Dr. Mike Lindberg, Associate Professor and Department
Chair
Geography and Geosciences
michaell@elmhurst.edu
Elmhurst’s major in geography links the social and
natural sciences, and offers a broad foundation in geography
and geosciences. Our new major in environmental geosciences
builds an understanding of natural sciences and prepares
you for careers that require an understanding of environmental
principles. Both majors offer an interdisciplinary curriculum,
combined with plenty of hands-on experiences. http://elmhurst.edu/~geo/
The department also offers minors in geography and GIS
and two programs leading to teacher certification.
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
Jim Collier
Chair and Professor of Geosciences
Dept. of Geosciences
collier_j@fortlewis.edu
Our department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Geology,
Environmental Geology and Earth Science for Secondary
Teachers. The study of geosciences is strengthened by
Fort Lewis College’s proximity to the remarkable
natural geological laboratory in the Southern Rocky Mountains
and adjacent areas of the Southwest. The Grand Canyon,
Monument Valley, Shiprock and the San Juan mining district
are representative of classical geological localities
nearby.
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Bradford M. Clement
Professor and Chair
Department of Earth Sciences
geology@fiu.edu
Gannon University
Erie, PA
Dr. Harry R. Diz
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Environmental Science & Engineering
diz@gannon.edu
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Timothy La Tour
Associate Professor of Geology
Department of Geology
tlatour@gsu.edu
Hope College
Holland, Michigan
Travis Goldwire, Admissions Representative
Admissions Office
Goldwire@hope.edu
At Hope College we offer a geology major and an environmental
science minor that helps students acquire the background
they need to be successful environmental and geological
scientists. Our program is based on the premise that this
background should meet the following goals.
A solid preparation in one of the academic majors at Hope
College. An understanding of the perspective this discipline
brings to environmental science. A broad interdisciplinary
understanding of environmental science. Knowledge of how
environmental issues affect and are affected by politics
and economics. An ability to work in a team with scientists
and non-science professionals from other disciplines.
More info at http://www.hope.edu/academic/geology/overview.html
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
Dr. Abhijit Basu
Chair
Geological Sciences
geochair@indiana.edu
With a heritage dating back to 1840, the Department of
Geological Sciences has entered the 21st Century as one
of the most vital and growing units of Indiana University.
The outstanding success of a recent endowment campaign
is resulting in significant new hiring of faculty, at
senior ranks in endowed professorships and chairs, as
well as in more junior positions. This expansion provides
prospective students with exceptional opportunities for
research, training, and funding at both graduate and undergraduate
levels. Join us!
Juniata College
Huntingdo, PA
Dr. Laurence Mutti
Professor
Department of Geology
mutti@juniata.edu
Whether you seek a sense of the place you live, an answer
to the challenge of resources supplies, or a resolution
to the problems of pollution or natural hazards, GEOLOGY
is THE science that connects you to your surroundings.
Where better than in the Valley and Ridge of Pennsylvania,
where you are immersed in a landscape you can love, and
understand?
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI
Dr. Marcia Bjornerud
Professor
Geology Department
bjornerm@lawrence.edu
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Dr. Vicki McKenna
Education Director
Department of Earth Atmospheric and Planetary Science
eapsinfo@mit.edu
Mercyhurst College
St. Erie, PA
Dr. Andy Breckenridge
Assistant Professor of Geology
Department of Geology
adovasio@mercyhurst.edu
Miami
University
Oxford, OH
Dr. William K. Hart
Professor and Chair
Director of Geology
Geology Field Station
hartwk@muohio.edu
Pomona College
Claremont, CA
Dr. Linda Reinen
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Geology
Linda.Reinen@pomona.edu
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Nancy Stewart
Academic Counselor
Dept. of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
nstewart@purdue.edu
Students in Purdue University’s Department of Earth
& Atmospheric Sciences learn about earth science phenomena
which affect our daily life and prepare for careers that
include protecting our environment, determining the sources
of earthquakes and landslides, investigating the past
or future through plate tectonics or fossil discoveries,
and teaching.
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA
Dr. Michael Fenster
Professor
Environmental Studies Program
mfenster@rmc.edu
The Environmental Studies Program trains students to analyze
and provide realistic solutions to environmental problems.
To that end, our studentslearn to become interdisciplinary
thinkers, and also to develop an area of expertise. Students
can choose geology as their area of expertise and use
their knowledge of the earth sciences in an interdisciplinary
team problem-solving approach. To date, students have
offered solutions for cleaning and restoring local streams,
for protecting endangered species habitat, and for mitigating
beach erosion problems in the Chesapeake Bay and
eastern shore of Virginia.
Rutgers University
Piscataway, NJ
Dr. Gail Ashley
Professor
Department of Geological Sciences
kgm@rci.rutgers.edu
Smith College
Northampton, MA
Dr. Robert Newton
Professor
Department of Geology
rnewton@smith.edu
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY
Dr. John Bursnall
Associate Professor
jbursnall@stlawu.edu
Stony
Brook University (SUNY)
Stony Brook, NY
Dr. Teng-fong Wong
Professor of Geophysics and Chair
Department of Geosciences
Teng-Fong.Wong@sunysb.edu
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA
Dr. Daniel Ressler
Associate Professor
Department of Earth/Environmental Science
resslerd@susqu.edu
Susquehanna University’s Department of Earth and
Environmental Sciences offers courses and research experiences
in the areas of geology, hydrology, atmospheric science,
environmental science, and ecology. We also offer teaching
certification in Environmental Science and Earth and Space
Science. Students are encouraged to pursue internships,
research alongside their professors, and field experiences
off-campus. Our website is
http://www.susqu.edu/geology/default.htm
Union College
Schenectady, NY
geology@union.edu
The Geoscience program at Union College is strong and
well-equipped. Our program offers a solid foundation in
geologic science that enables students to be competitive
in the job market and successful in graduate or professional
school. Our courses emphasize field work and sophisticated
lab investigations. The Geosciences are closely linked
to the Environmental Studies Program, which is an interdisciplinary
program focused on science and policy. Geology majors
frequently study in related disciplines such as Engineering,
Economics, Chemistry, Political Science, Biology, or Physics.
Union has a Graduate School of Education (MAT and MST
teacher training and certification) and qualified students
can enter these programs on an accelerated track.
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
Dr. Jessie Carman
Chair
Oceanography Department
drsmith@usna.edu
USNA's Oceanography major gives future naval officers
practical and theoretical knowledge of the ocean environment
and builds a sound academic foundation for future graduate
study in any technical discipline. An interdisciplinary
science major, Oceanography involves the study of meteorology,
geophysics, physics, chemistry, biology and geology as
they relate to the ocean environment.
University of Arizona, The
Tucson, Arizona
Ann Chase, Program Coordinator
Geosciences
achase@geo.arizona.edu
The Department of Geosciences at The University of Arizona
focuses on research and education dealing with the nature,
genesis, and history of the Earth and its crust, and with
the evolution of the environment and biota at the Earth's
surface. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches to
research in the geosciences, both within the department
and through interdepartmental programs. For more information,
please visit our website: www.geo.arizona.edu/
University at Buffalo (SUNY)
Buffalo, NY
Tracy K. Gregg
Associate Professor
Department of Geology
geology@buffalo.edu
The Department of Geology at the University at Buffalo
is home to internationally renowned faculty and state-of-the-art
research facilities. Our Signature Program in Geohazards
serves as umbrella for our research programs in volcanology,
environmental geosciences, climate change, and integrated
tectonics and stratigraphy. Information can be found on
our webpage (http://www.geology.buffalo.edu/)
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Dr. Mike Roden
Professor
Department of Geology
mroden@uga.edu
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
Dr. Timothy Heaton
Professor and Chair
Department of Earth Science/Physics
esci@usd.edu
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
Brian G. McAdoo
Associate Professor
Department of Geology and Geography
brmcadoo@vassar.edu
It is the job of geoscientists to understand the earths
environment as it is today, and could be in the future,
based on the past. Our department focuses on human
interactions with this environment- from the health of
the local stream to the advantages of sustainable agriculture
and how environmental issues (for example natural disasters
and pollution) adversely affect poor and minority populations.
Our graduates go on to careers as environmental scientists,
planetary geologists, farmers, oil and gas explorers and
teachers, just to name a few.
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Dr. David Jon Furbish
Professor and Chair of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
david.j.furbish@vanderbilt.edu
Virginia Tech
Blackburg, VA
Dr. Robert J. Tracey
Department Chair
Department of Geosciences
geosciences@vt.edu
The Department of Geosciences offers opportunities for
students with an interest in applying a full range of
scientific and mathematical skills to examine the earth's
properties and dynamic processes. Course work in geosciences
emphasizes the acquisition, processing, and interpretation
of field data, as well as written and verbal communication
skills.
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
Margaret D. Thompson, Professor of Geosciences, Department
Chair
Department
Geosciences Department
mthompson@wellesley.edu
To make wise decisions about such issues as resource development,
waste management, environmental protection, and land use
will require of all of us a greater scientific literacy
in general and an understanding of the geosciences in
particular. Geoscientists address these issues by studying
earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods; locating oil, gas,
and ore deposits; planning water supplies or pursuing
other studies related to the earth, working for industry,
government, or academic institutions. A major goal of
our geosciences curriculum is to provide all students,
not just geosciences majors, with an understanding of
these and other issues that will help them to make wise
decisions about the future. Numerous summer research grants
are also available in this field.
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