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RECENT NEWS

  • The department has openings for two new tenure track faculty positions in stable isotope geochemistry and geohazards. Read more about applying.
  • Geology is now the DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. The name change reflects the increasing diversity of the science performed in the Department and does not require changes to the administrative or academic structure. The department continues to offer BS, BA and MS Geology degrees.
  • EES graduate student Michael Wyant was selected for a NASA internship this summer.
    We also continue to advise students seeking the BS in Environmental Science.
  • The first winner of the Molnar Award for outstanding undergraduate in geology is Shannon (Star) George. Jessie Smith recently established the Helen Leshcok Molnar and Jeffrey G. Molnar (CST '76) Award in memory of her late mother-in-law and husband. Past student outstanding graduates are listed under awards
  • Dr. John Friel (MA73 and current instructor in the dept) received the ASTM International Award of Merit at the May 2008 Committee Week in Denver, Colorado. The Award is given to an ASTM member for distinguished service and outstanding participation and includes the honorary title of Fellow.
  • Graduate student Christian Obasi won honorable mention for his student presentation at the 2008 NE GSA meeting in Buffalo .
  • Dr. Jonathan Nyquist received a promotion to full professor.
  • Thank you to all of the alumni who have donated to the student field camp and research fund. This money helps students defray costs. For stories of students' field camp experiences, check the college bulletin under News

 

PAST NEWS

  • Dr. Laura Toran won the College of Science and Technology Mentoring award Fall 2007.
  • Alumni Jennifer Kehler, Barbara Bloomfield, William Wettstein, Jennifer Gresh, and Paula Coppock met up at the Field Conference of Pennsylvania Geologists in September. You'll find Temple alumni at almost any geology gathering in this area!


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  • New students joined faculty at the Diamond Club Fall 2007 in a welcome to the department get together. The Diamond Club has become a regular meeting place for students and faculty. Feel free to join us there on Fridays after seminar.


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  • Nick Davatzes joined the department in January 2008. He is teaching structural geology and energy-related courses.
  • Alexandra Krull Davatzes joined the department in January 2008. Alix is teaching sedimentology and planetary geology.
  • Once again, Pennoni Associates donated $500 to the student field camp and research fund. Alumnus Jamey Stinchula of Pennoni says that the company encourages students to study geology as a pathway to environmental consulting careers.
  • The Geology Club and AIPG (American Institute of Professional Geologists) chapter is continuing this year. See Geology Club for more info.
  • Jonathan Nyquist won the Gold Award for service from the Environmental Engineering and Geophysical Society. Their annual meeting will be in Philadelphia in April 2008.
  • Dr. Gene Ulmer retired, and many alumni and friends joined us in wishing him well at a farewell party Dec 8, 2007.

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