EDUCATION

B.S., Geology, 1973, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

M.S., Secondary Education , 1976, Indiana University, New Albany, IN.

Ph.D., Geology, 1987, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY.  

    Major professor - Ronald C. Surdam. 

    Dissertation - "Mineralogic Aspects of  Stratigraphy and Geochemistry of the Green River Formation, Wyoming."

LICENSES

Registered Professional Geologist (PG). Registration Certificate No. 2000148120. 

"Asbestos Project Supervisor" US Environmental Protection Agency.

 PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AND HONORS

• Teaching Excellence Recognition Award (TERA), Indiana University Southeast, May 1998.
• Teaching Excellence Recognition Award (TERA), Indiana University Southeast, May 1997.
• Distinguished Research and Creativity Award, Indiana University Southeast, August 1996.
• Election to Indiana University Graduate Faculty, Full member, 1995.
• Metroversity Outstanding Faculty for Adults Award, March 1994.
• Indiana University Southeast Research /Creative Incentive Award, April 1994.
• Indiana University FACET (Faculty Colloquium of Excellence in Teaching) Award, May 1993.