DR. JONATHAN MARK HUSCH Department of Geological, Environmental, and Marine Sciences (GEMS) Rider University 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-896-5330; 609-895-5782 (FAX) [email protected]; http://www.rider.edu/gems

EDUCATION

1982 Ph.D., Geology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ. Thesis title: Geology, Petrology, Structure, and Geochemistry of Anorthositic and Related Rocks Associated with Hypabyssal Ring Complexes, Air Massif, Republic of Niger.

1977 M.A., Geology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ.

1975 B.A., Geology, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY. Graduated with High Honors in Geology, Magna Cum Laude, and Phi Beta Kappa.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006- Chair, Department of Geological, Environmental, and Marine Sciences, Rider University

2001-2002 Acting Chair, Department of Geological and Marine Sciences, Rider University.

1996- NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative, Rider University.

1991 Visiting Research Scientist, Department of Geological Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.

1990- Professor, Department of Geological and Marine Sciences, Rider University.

1985-1990 Associate Professor, Department of Geosciences, Rider College, Lawrenceville, NJ.

1980-2000 Faculty, Princeton-UPenn-YBRA Geology Field Camp, Red Lodge, MT.

1980-1985 Assistant Professor, Department of Geosciences, Rider College.

1979 Visiting Graduate Fellow, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston, TX.

1975-1980 Research and Teaching Assistant, Department of Geological and Geophysical Sciences, Princeton University.

1975 Field Assistant, U.S. Geological Survey, Boston, MA.

1974-1975 Field and Teaching Assistant, Department of Geology, Colgate University.

1 1972-1973 Laboratory Assistant, American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY. PUBLICATIONS

2009 Husch, J., *Bolge, L., Crohe, J., and Szemple, K., Major- and trace-element geochemistry of the Rocky Hill diabase, Lambertville sill, Flemington dike, and Flemington basalt, central Newark Basin: A 3-dimensional view and the relative timing of emplacement, contamination, fractionation, and eruption. Bulletin of the New Jersey Academy of Science, in preparation.

2009 Sun, H., Nelson, M., Chen, F., and Husch, J., Soil mineral structural water loss during LOI analyses: Impact on organic matter content determinations. Canadian Journal of Soil Science, v. 89, p. 603-610.

2006 Sun, H., Hewins, D., Latini, D., and Husch, J., Changes in the impervious surface area, flood frequency, and water chemistry within the Delaware River Basin during the past 50 years: Initial results. Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Hydroscience and Engineering (ICHE-2006), Philadelphia, PA, http://hdl.handle.net/1860/732.

2001 Husch, J., Rocking and rolling along, a review of Roadside Geology of Massachusetts, by James W. Skehan. Martha's Vineyard Times, Calendar Section, May 31, 2001, p. 5.

1999 Kertes, R., Browne, K., and Husch, J., Centennial Lake Watershed restoration, protection, and environmental education, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ. Milestone Summary to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, 60 p. with appendices.

1998 Laney, S., and Husch, J., The petrology, geochemistry, and structural setting of dikes and veins in the Lambertville sill at the 3M Quarry, Belle Mead, New Jersey. In Puffer, J., ed., The Economic Geology of Central New Jersey: Field Guide and Proceedings. Fifteenth Annual Meeting of the Geological Association of New Jersey, Somerset, NJ, p. 4-28.

1998 Husch, J., She's doing swimmingly. Rider University Alumni Magazine, v. 5, no. 2, p. 29.

1996 Puffer, J., and Husch, J., Early Jurassic diabase sheets and basalt flows, Newark Basin, New Jersey: An updated geological summary and field guide. In Benimoff, A. and Ohan, A., eds., Field Trip Guide for the 68th Annual Meeting of the New York State Geological Association. New York State Geological Association, Staten Island, NY, p. 1-52.

1995 Laney, S., Husch, J., and Coffee, C., The geochemistry, petrology, and structural analysis of late- stage dikes and veins in the Lambertville sill, Belle Meade, New Jersey. Northeastern Geology and Environmental Sciences, v. 17, no. 2, p. 130-145.

1992 Husch, J., Geochemistry and petrogenesis of Early Jurassic diabase from the central Newark basin of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In Puffer, J. and Ragland, P., eds., Mesozoic Magmatism in Eastern North America. Geological Society of America Special Paper 268, p. 169-192.

1992 Puffer, J., Husch, J., and Benimoff, A., The Palisades sill and Watchung basalt flows, northern New Jersey and eastern New York: A geological summary and field guide. NJ Geological Survey Open-File Report 92-1, 27 p.

*Underlined names are student co-authors. 2

1990 Husch, J., The Palisades sill: Origin of the olivine zone by separate magmatic injection rather than gravity settling. Geology, v. 18, p. 699-702.

1989 Puffer, J., Husch, J., and Benimoff, A., A guidebook to the Palisades sill and Watchung basalt flows, northern New Jersey and southeastern New York. Field Trip no. 1, 24th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Section, Geological Society of America, New Brunswick, NJ, 81 p

1988 Husch, J., and Hozik, M., editors, Geology of the Central Newark Basin. Field Guide and Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Geological Association of New Jersey, Geological Association of New Jersey, Lawrenceville, NJ, 331 p.

1988 Husch, J., Bambrick, T., Eliason, M., Roth, E., Schwimmer, R., Sturgis, D., and Trione, C., A review of the petrology and geochemistry of Mesozoic diabase from the central Newark basin: New petrogentic insights. In Husch, J. and Hozik, M., eds., Geology of the Central Newark Basin. Field Guide and Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Geological Association of New Jersey, Geological Association of New Jersey, Lawrenceville, NJ, p. 149-194.

1988 Husch, J., and Hozik, M., Mesozoic diabases along the Delaware River: A road log for a half-day field trip. In Husch, J. and Hozik, M., eds., Geology of the Central Newark Basin. Field Guide and Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Geological Association of New Jersey, Geological Association of New Jersey, Lawrenceville, NJ, p. 291-331.

1988 Husch, J., Significance of major- and trace-element variation trends in Mesozoic diabase, west- central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. In Froelich, A. and Robinson, G., eds., Geology of the Early Mesozoic Basins of Eastern North America. United States Geological Survey Bulletin, no. 1776, p. 141-150.

1986 Husch, J., and Goldstein, F., eds., Geology of the New Jersey Highlands and Radon in New Jersey. Field Guide and Proceedings of the Third Annual Meeting of the Geological Association of New Jersey, Geological Association of New Jersey, Randolph, NJ, 145 p.

1986 Goldstein, F., Talkington, R., and Husch, J., Workshop for High School Earth Science Teachers: Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks. In Husch, J. and Goldstein, F., eds., Geology of the New Jersey Highlands and Radon in New Jersey. Field Guide and Proceedings of the Third Annual Meeting of the Geological Association of New Jersey, Geological Association of New Jersey, Randolph, NJ, p. 119-145.

1985 Husch, J., and Schwimmer, R., Major and trace element concentrations across a Mesozoic basaltic dike, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Northeastern Geology, v. 7, no. 3/4, p. 144-160.

1985 Husch, J., Mesozoic diabases from west-central New Jersey: A reply. Northeastern Geology, v. 7, no. 1, p. 50-51.

1984 Husch, J., Mesozoic basaltic rocks from west-central New Jersey and Pennsylvania: Major and trace element geochemistry of whole-rock samples. In Puffer, J., ed., Igneous Rocks of the Newark Basin: Petrology, Mineralogy, Ore Deposits, and Guide to Field Trip. Field Guide and Proceedings of the First Annual Meeting of the Geological Association of New Jersey, Geological Association of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, p. 81-95. 3

1984 Husch, J., Sturgis, D., and Bambrick, T., Mesozoic diabases from west-central New Jersey: Major and trace element geochemistry of whole-rock samples. Northeastern Geology, v. 6, p. 51-63.

1982 Husch, J., and Moreau, C., Geology and major element geochemistry of anorthositic rocks associated with Paleozoic hypabyssal ring complexes, Air Massif, Niger, West Africa. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, v. 14, p. 47-66.

CONFERENCE PAPERS AND ABSTRACTS

2007 Sun, H., Nelson, M., Chen, F., and Husch, J., Effect of structural water in clay minerals on the estimation of soil organic matter content by the LOI analytical method. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 2007, v. 39, no. 6, p. 218.

2006 Latini, D., Sun, H., and Husch, J., Experimental leaching of rock cations in two percent HCL solutions. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 2006, v. 38, no. 7, p. 437.

2005 Schwimmer, R., and Husch, J., Alternate strategies for teaching large section oceanography and environmental geology courses: Just do it! Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 2005, v. 37, no. 7, p. 263.

1999 Lee, S., Kertes, R., and Husch, J., Land use, potential pollution sources, and stormwater quality of a portion of the Centennial Lake watershed, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ. Fall 1999 Water Research Seminar of the American Water Works Association, New Jersey Section, Princeton, NJ.

1999 Pustizzi, F., Alexander, R., and Husch J., Copper, zinc, and chromium concentrations in soft tissues of Modiolus modiolus and Mytilus edullis. Bulletin of the New Jersey Academy of Science v. 44, no. 1, p. 24.

1999 Sun, H., Browne, K., and Husch, J., Porewater geochemistry in a transition zone of Spartina to Phragmites in a tidal marsh in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 1999, v. 31, no. 2, p. A-71.

1998 Husch, J., Crohe, J., and Szemple, K., A 3-dimensional view and relative timing of emplacement, differentiation, and contamination of the Lambertville sill and Flemington. New Jersey Academy of Science Forty-Third Annual Meeting Abstracts and Program, p. 65.

1996 Husch, J., A review of Introduction to Minerals and Rocks, by Joseph C. Cepeda. Journal of Geoscience Education, v. 44, no. 5, p. 609-610.

1995 Jakubicki, R., and Husch, J., 2-Dimensional gravity modeling of the Cushetunk Mountain diabase region, Newark basin, New Jersey. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 1995, v. 27, no. 1, p. 57.

1993 Keely, K., and Husch, J., Geochemistry of the Cushetunk Mountain diabase, Newark basin, NJ: Distribution of residual granophyres. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 1993, v. 25, no. 6, p. A-97.

4 1993 Coffee, C., and Husch, J., Geochemistry and petrogenesis of leucocratic, phaneritic dikes cross- cutting the Early Jurassic Lambertville sill, 3M Company quarry, Belle Meade, NJ. New Jersey Academy of Science Thirty-Eighth Annual Meeting Abstracts and Program, p. 70.

1993 Keely, K., and Husch, J., A geochemical and petrographic study of the Cushetunk Mountain diabase, central Newark basin, New Jersey: Distribution and Origin of late-stage granophyres. New Jersey Academy of Science Thirty-Eighth Annual Meeting Abstracts and Program, p. 70.

1991 Husch, J., Pyroxene thermobarometry and its implications for the shallow (7 km) differentiation of early Jurassic diabase, central Newark basin. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 1991, v. 23, no. 5, p. A389.

1991 Husch, J., Origin of granophyric diabase in the Early Jurassic sheets of the central Newark basin. Programs and Abstracts of the 1991 Spring Meeting, American Geophysical Union, EOS, v. 72, no. 17, p. 315.

1990 Murphy, K., and Husch, J., Geochemical variations along and across the Rocky Hill diabase, Newark basin, New Jersey. Bulletin of the New Jersey Academy of Science, v. 35, no. 2, p. 39.

1990 Pappano, P., Klewsaat, D., and Husch, J., Gravity and magnetic anomalies of the central Newark basin. Bulletin of the New Jersey Academy of Science, v. 35, no. 2, p. 39.

1989 Husch, J., The olivine zone of the Palisades sill: A reappraisal. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 1989, v. 21, no. 2, p. 24.

1988 Husch, J., and Roth, E., Geochemical and petrographic variations across the Lambertville sill: A multiple pulse early Jurassic diabase from the central Newark basin. Geological Society of America Abstract with Programs for 1988, v. 20, no. 7, p. A156.

1987 Husch, J., Petrogenesis of Mesozoic diabase from the central Newark basin. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 1987, v. 19, no. 7, p. 711.

1986 Husch, J., Significance of major and trace element variation trends for Mesozoic basalts and diabases in west-central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 1986, v. 18, p. 24.

1986 Eliason, M., and Husch, J., Geochemical variation trends for a vertical section through the Lambertville sill. Bulletin of the New Jersey Academy of Science, v. 31, no. 1, p. 10.

1985 Bender, E., and Husch, J., Geochemistry and petrology of a late Archean amphibolite layer, Ruby Range, southwestern Montana. Bulletin of the New Jersey Academy of Science, v. 30, p. 51.

1985 Master, J., and Husch, J., Petrography of seven Mesozoic diabases in west-central New Jersey. Bulletin of the New Jersey Academy of Science, v. 30, no. 1, p. 51.

1985 Trione, C., and Husch, J., Geochemistry and mineralogy of the Mesozoic Baldpate Mountain diabase, Lambertville, New Jersey. Bulletin of the New Jersey Academy of Science, v. 30, p. 51.

5 1985 Husch, J., Major and trace element evidence for localized crustal contamination of a Mesozoic basaltic dike in the Newark/Gettysburg basin. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 1985, v. 17, no. 1, p. 26.

1984 Schwimmer, R., and Husch, J., Investigation of geochemical and mineralogic variation across a basaltic dike, New Hope, PA. Bulletin of the New Jersey Academy of Science, v. 29, no. 1, p. 36.

1984 Husch, J., and Hennigan, T., The geochemistry and origins of late Archean amphibolites from the Ruby Range, Montana. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 1984, v. 16, no. 6, p. 547.

1983 Bambrick, T., Sturgis, D., and Husch, J., The geochemistry of selected Mesozoic basaltic bodies from west-central New Jersey. Bulletin of the New Jersey Academy of Science, v. 28, no. 1, p. 20.

1983 Husch, J., A possible petrogenetic relationship for proposed parental magmas of anorthositic rocks: Nain, Grenville, and West African occurrences. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 1983, v. 15, no. 3, p. 177.

1983 Husch, J., Bambrick, T., and Sturgis, D., The geochemistry of seven Mesozoic diabase bodies from west-central New Jersey. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 1983, v. 15, no. 6, p. 600.

1982 Reid-Green, D., and Husch, J., Numerical analysis of plagioclase crystals in an attempt to determine the origin of crystal alignment. Geological Society of America Abstract with Programs for 1982, v. 14, no. 10, p. 597.

1981 Reid-Green, D., and Husch, J., Numerical analysis of plagioclase grains. Bulletin of the New Jersey Academy of Science, v. 26, no. 2, p. 68.

1980 Moreau, C. and Husch, J., Petrologie des roches basiques dans les structure annulaires de l'Air (Niger). International Geologic Congress, Paris, v. 1, p. 66.

1978 Husch, J., Maze, W., Hargraves, R., and Moreau, C., The geology of anorthositic rocks associated with Paleozoic alkaline ring complexes in the Air Massif, Niger, West Africa. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 1978, v. 10, no. 7, p. 426.

1975 Husch, J., Kleinspehn, K., and McLelland, J., Anorthositic rocks in the southern Adirondacks; basement or non-basement. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs for 1975, v. 7, no. 1, p. 78.

INVITED SCHOLARLY LECTURES

2000 Readington Township School District In-Service Lecture, Readington Township, NJ. What every child should know about minerals and rocks.

2000 Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA. Field relations for the early Jurassic igneous rocks of the Newark Basin.

6 1998 Richard Stockton College, Pomona, NJ. A 4-dimensional view of the diabases and basalts of the central Newark Basin.

1997 Princeton University, Princeton, NJ. Fractionation and contamination processes within the diabase sheets of the Newark Basin

1994 University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Geochemistry and petrogenesis of diabase sheets, central Newark basin: A 3-dimensional perspective.

1992 Kean College, Union, NJ. A review of Early Jurassic igneous activity in the Newark rift basin.

1991 Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Geochemistry and petrogenesis of the Newark basin diabases: A re-reinvestigation of the Palisades sill.

1990 Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA. Geochemistry of Mesozoic diabase in the Newark basin: The petrogenesis and evolution of the Palisades sill and related differentiated sheets.

1990 Bucks County Community College, Newton, PA. The radon problem in the Bucks County area.

1988 Geological Association of New Jersey Annual Meeting, Rider College, Lawrenceville, NJ. New petrogenetic and geochemical insights into the origin of Mesozoic diabase, central Newark basin.

1988 Rutgers University, Newark, NJ. Geochemistry and petrogenesis of Mesozoic diabase, central Newark basin.

1987 United States Geological Survey National Center, Reston, VA. Major- and trace-element and Sr isotopic crystallization and contamination trends in Mesozoic diabase from west-central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.

1987 American Chemical Society, Trenton Section Poster Night, Rider College. Major- and trace- element variation trends in Mesozoic diabase, west-central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.

1986 Earth Science Teacher's Workshop, Geological Association of New Jersey Annual Meeting, Randolph, NJ. The protoliths of metamorphic rocks.

1985 Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA. Compositional trends in Mesozoic basaltic rocks from the Newark and Gettysburg basins.

1985 Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Continental Basalts: Mesozoic and Archean varieties.

1984 Geological Association of New Jersey Annual Meeting, Kean College, Union, NJ. Geochemistry of Mesozoic basaltic rocks from west-central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.

1983 University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Geology, geochemistry, and petrogenesis of anorthositic and related rocks: West African, Grenville, Nain, and other Massif-type occurrences.

1982 Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Geology and geochemistry of Paleozoic anorthosites and related hypabyssal, alkaline rocks, Air Massif, Niger, West Africa.

7 1981 Lafayette College, Easton, PA. Geochemistry and structure of hypabyssal Paleozoic anorthosites and related rocks, Air Massif, Niger, West Africa.

1979 Colgate University, Hamilton, NY. Paleozoic anorthosites of the Air Massif, Niger.

1979 Johnson Spaceflight Center and Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston, TX. Rare earth element analysis of Early Paleozoic anorthosites and related granitic rocks, Air Massif, Niger, West Africa.

GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND AWARDS

2008 Co-PI, National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation Grant: Acquisition of a Powder X-ray Diffractometer for Research and Teaching, $155,291, funded.

2007 Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2007.

2006 Rider University Advisor Appreciation Award.

2005 Rider University Frank N. Elliot Award for Distinguished Service.

2005 Rider University Summer Development Fellowship.

2004 Rider University Advisor Appreciation Award.

2003 Rider University Advisor Appreciation Award.

2002 Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2002.

1994 Rider University Summer Research Fellowship and Reimbursement.

1991 Rider College Summer Research Fellowship and Grant-In-Aid.

1991 Rider College Paid Research Leave.

1988 Ohle Travel Grant Award, Society of Economic Geologists.

1986 Rider College Summer Research Fellowship and Grant-In-Aid.

1984 Rider College Research Grant-In-Aid.

1983 Rider College Research Grant-In-Aid.

1981 Mobil Foundation Education Grant, Student Petrographic Microscopes.

1979 Lunar and Planetary Institute Graduate Fellowship.

1975 Phelps-Dodge Graduate Fellowship, Princeton University.

8 PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND ASSOCIATIONS

2008 Panelist, Forum on Academic Job Searches for Science and Engineering Doctoral Students, Princeton University.

2008 Participant, Project GAIN/ NSF Northeast Geoscience Chairs Workshop, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT.

2007 Participant, College Board/Center for Educational Policy (CEPR) Curriculum Study for Math and Science

2005 Panelist, Rider University Faculty Development Day session on the backward design of courses and teaching to novices.

2003-2005 Curriculum Consultant and Field Trip Leader, West Windsor-Plainsboro School District middle school earth sciences teacher’s program.

2003-2004 Participant, Rider University BRIDGE faculty development program.

2002-2005 Geology Coach, WW-P Community Middle School Science Olympiad Team (2002: First in NJ, fifteenth in nation; 2003: Second in NJ, eighth in nation; 2004: First in NJ, second in nation; 2005: First in NJ, first in nation).

2002 Panelist, Forum on Preparing to Teach Undergraduate Science, Princeton University.

2002 Participant, New Jersey Higher Education Partnership for Sustainability (NJHEPS) Summer Workshop on Master Classes in Teaching Sustainability: Focusing on Pedagogy.

2002 Panelist, Forum on Careers in Science, Princeton University.

2001 Ambassador, People to People Women in Sports Delegation to Cuba.

1994-1998 Lawrence Township Education Foundation Grant Review Committee (Chair, 1994-1996).

1993-2000 Manuscript Reviewer, Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology.

1993-1998 Trustee, Lawrence Township Education Foundation.

1992 Panelist, YWCA Symposium, Global Policy and the Environment, Rider College.

1991- Manuscript Reviewer, Northeastern Geology and Environmental Sciences.

1991 Co-chairperson and Participant, American Geophysical Union (AGU) Symposium on the Dynamics and Petrology of Sill Solidification, 1991 AGU Spring Meeting, Baltimore, MD.

1990 External Program Reviewer, Earth Sciences Program, Bloomsburg University.

1989-2002 Associate Editor for Geology, Bulletin of the NJ Academy of Science.

9 1989-2000 Question Writer and Reviewer, National Teachers Examination in Chemistry, Physics, and General Science, Educational Testing Service.

1989-1990 Earth Science Curriculum Consultant, Lawrence Township School District.

1989 Co-chairperson, Early Mesozoic Igneous Activity Symposium, 24th Annual Meeting of the Northeast Section of the Geological Society of America, New Brunswick, NJ.

1989 Field Trip Co-organizer, 24th Annual Meeting of the Northeast Section of the Geological Society of America, New Brunswick, NJ.

1989 Technical Services Co-Organizer, 24th Annual Meeting of the Northeast Section of the Geological Society of America, New Brunswick, NJ.

1988-1999 Textbook Reviewer, Wm. C. Brown Publishers.

1988-1990 Radon Consultant, Eastern Integrated Services, Inc.

1988-1989 Manuscript Reviewer, Proceedings of the Basement Geology Conference.

1988 Conference Organizer, Fifth Annual Meeting of the Geological Association of New Jersey.

1988 Co-editor, Geology of the Central Newark Basin: Field Guide and Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Geological Association of New Jersey.

1988 President, Geological Association of New Jersey.

1987 Project Leader/Consultant: Rider College radon evaluation.

1987 President-Elect, Geological Association of New Jersey.

1986 Co-editor, Geology of the New Jersey Highlands and Radon in New Jersey: Field Guide and Proceedings of Third Annual Meeting, Geological Association of New Jersey.

1986 Panelist, NJBHE Faculty Dialogue on Undergraduate Education, Rutgers University.

1986 Secretary/Treasurer, Geological Association of New Jersey.

1983-1986 Geology Section Chairman, New Jersey Academy of Science Annual Meeting.

1984- Grant Reviewer, National Science Foundation.

1983- Manuscript Reviewer, Bulletin of the New Jersey Academy of Science.

Member of the Geological Society of America, Mineralogical Society of America, Geological Association of New Jersey, National Association of Geology Teachers, NJ Academy of Science, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, and Faculty Athletics Representative's Association.

10 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT

Earth Materials and Processes Lab Nature’s Business: Ecuador and the Galapagos

Earthquakes and Seismic Waves Nature’s Business: Iceland

Elements of Mineralogy Nature’s Business: Panama

Environmental Geology Optical Mineralogy

Freshmen Seminar Petrology and Petrography

Geological Resources and Hazards Physical Geology

Geology of the Grand Canyon Selected Topics: Isotope Geology Seminar

Introduction to Geochemistry Senior Thesis in Geology

Introduction to the Environmental Sciences Volcanism in the United States

Nature’s Business: Costa Rica Volcanoes and the Earth's Interior

DEPARTMENT, COLLEGE, AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE

2008-2009 Rider University Campaign Needs Assessment Task Force.

2007- Rider University Committee for Research Leaves, Summer Fellowships, and Reimbursements for Department Chairpersons.

2007 Presidential Task Force on Alcohol, Personal Responsibility, and Student Life: Enforcement Subcommittee.

2006-2008 Promotion and Tenure Committee Department Representative.

2006 Rider University Screening Committee: Coordinator, New Student Resource Center.

2006 Department of Athletics Screening Committee: Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Academic Support.

2005-2007 Rider University Middle States Accreditation Institutional Resources Subcommittee.

2005-2006 Rider University Screening Committee: Director of Athletics.

Rider University Strategic Planning Facilities Task Force.

2004 Department of Athletics Screening Committees: Women’s Basketball/Baseball Coaches.

2004- Freshmen Convocation Planning Committee. 11

2004 Department of Athletics Screening Committee: Academic Support Coordinator.

2003-2004 Promotion and Tenure Committee Department Representative.

2003 Department of Athletics Screening Committee: Women’s Soccer Head Coach.

2002- Rider University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee.

2002-2003 Chair, Rider University NCAA Self-Study Certification Subcommittee on Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance.

2002-2003 Rider University NCAA Self-Study Certification Steering Committee.

2001-2008 Rider University Honorary Degrees and Academic Ceremonies Committee.

2001 Department of Athletics Screening Committee: M/W Swimming and Diving Head Coach.

2001-2002 Rider University Alumni Awards Committee.

2000-2002 Centennial Lake Watershed Restoration Project Leader.

1999 Department of Athletics Screening Committee: Women’s Volleyball Head Coach.

1998-2000 Rider University Multipurpose Athletic Facility Task Force.

1998 Department of Athletics Screening Committees: M/W Track & Field and Cross Country and Women’s Soccer Head Coaches.

1998-1999 Promotion and Tenure Committee Department Representative.

1998- Department Web Site Designer and Webmaster.

1997-2003 CLAES Environmental Sciences Task Force and Oversight Committee.

1997-1998 Chair, Rider University Football Task Force Gender Equity Subcommittee.

1997-1998 Rider University Football Task Force.

1997 Department of Athletics Screening Committee: M/W Swimming and Diving Head Coach.

1996- Rider University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (ex officio).

1995-1996 Rider University Promotion and Tenure Committee.

1995-1996 Chair, Rider University NCAA Self-Study Subcommittee on Academic Integrity.

1995-1996 Rider University NCAA Self-Study Certification Steering Committee.

12 1994- Department Liaison to Office of Admissions.

1994- Department of Athletics NCAA Appeals Committee (Chairperson, 1996- ).

1993 Department of Athletics Screening Committee: Field Hockey/Softball Head Coach.

1992- Rider University Graduation Ceremony Marshall.

1992-1994 Science Hall Interdisciplinary Equipment Committee (Chairperson, 1992-1993).

1992- Rider University Athletic Council (Chairperson, 1993-1994; ex officio, 1996- ).

1992-1993 Rider College Freshmen Orientation Study Group.

1991-1993 Rider College Admissions and Financial Aid Committee.

1991-1993 School of Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic Policy Committee.

1990-1991 AAUP Personnel Contract Study Committee.

1989-1990 Rider College Commencement and Founders Day Committee.

1987-1989 Rider College Research and Patent Committee.

1987-1988 AAUP Personnel Contract Study Committee.

1986-1988 Rider College Orientation Committee.

1985-1987 Rider College Promotion and Tenure Committee.

1985-1987 Rider College ISP Committee (Chairperson, 1985-1986).

1984-2000 Faculty Advisor to Sigma Gamma Epsilon.

1984-1986 School of Liberal Arts and Sciences ISP Advisory Committee.

1983-1994 School of Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic Standing Committee.

1981-1983 Rider College Judicial Council.

1980-1984 Faculty Advisor to Geology Club.

1980-1981 College Academic Policy Committee Task Force on the Rider College Grading System.

Member of many additional departmental committees. Alternate Member of College and SLAS Academic Policy Committees and Minority Affairs Committee. Member of Science and Technology Center Planning Committee. An academic advisor for department majors and an orientation advisor for incoming majors, General Liberal Arts, and University Studies students. 13

SELECTED PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND MEDIA INTERVIEWS

2009 NJ101.5 FM. Taped interview on New Jersey beach erosion issues and outlook.

2007 Trenton Times. Quoted interview on Delaware River flooding.

2006 Associated Press. Quoted interview on Delaware River flooding. Article was published by over 100 newspapers and web sites, including the NY Times, Washington Post, LA Times, Jerusalem Post, The Guardian (UK), CNN.com, and FOXNews.com.

2006 Trenton Times, Associated Press, and UPI. Quoted interviews for articles on river flooding, earthquakes, and volcanoes.

2005 Singapore Strait Times. Quoted interview for feature article on the December 26, 2004 Sumatran earthquake and Indian Ocean mega-tsunami.

2004 Associated Press. Quoted interview for article on flooding in Medford Lakes, NJ and along the Rancocas Creek.

2004 Voice of America’s Talk to America Radio Program. Taped interview on Mt. Saint Helens and other volcanic hazards

2003 North Jersey Herald News and Bergen Record. Quoted interview for articles on flooding problems along the Passaic and Raritan Rivers.

2001 UPI. Quoted interview for article on Earth's electrical currents and earthquake prediction.

2000 Christian Science Monitor. Quoted interview for article on rocks and geology.

1998 The New York Times. Quoted interview for article on the use of the New York Times Science Section in an Environmental Geology course.

1996 Washington Square News. Quoted interview for article on New York City earthquakes.

1996 WNJT. Taped television interview on earthquakes in northern New Jersey.

1995 WPST, WHWH, and NJ 101.5 FM. Taped radio interviews on Kobe, Japan earthquake.

1992 WPST, WHWH, and NJ 101.5 FM. Taped radio interviews on California earthquakes.

1990 WNET and WNJT. Taped television interviews on earthquake hazards in New Jersey and surrounding states.

1990 WHWH. Taped radio interview on earthquake prediction and the New Madrid fault.

1989 CNN, WNET, WNJT, WPVI, and WWOR. Live and taped television interviews on the San Francisco earthquake and earthquake hazards in New Jersey and the eastern United States.

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