Good News in the Geology Department

Dr. Lisa Ely honored as a Fellow of the Geological Society of America

Professor Lisa Ely has been elected as a Fellow of the Geological Society of America in recognition of her research on flood hydroclimatology and global change, her professional service, particularly to the Geological Society of America, and her involvement with students. Fellowship is one of the highest honors bestowed by the Society on members of the geologic community. Congratulations Lisa! ...Lisa's Faculty Page...

Undergraduate Gale Vasquez awarded GSA-Subaru Student Scholarship

Earth Sciences major Gale Vasquez has been awarded the GSA-Subaru Minority Student Scholarship in recognition of his enthusiasm for becoming a teacher, his work ethic, his integrity, and as a retired member of the Navy, his service to the country. Gale will receive his award at the Geological Society of America meeting in Portland, Oregon in October. Congratulations Gale! Well done! ...more...

Jackie Langille Awarded 2009 University Distinguished MS Thesis

Congratulations to Jackie Langille, who has been awarded the University's 2008-2009 Distinguished MS Thesis Award! The title of Jackie's thesis is Middle Crustal Ductile Deformation Patterns in Southern Tibet: Insights from Vorticity Studies in Mabja Dome. She completed her work under the supervision of Dr. Jeffrey Lee. ...more...

Jeff Dermond Awarded Robert D. Bentley Scholarship

CWU Geology major Jeff Dermond has been selected as the 2009 winner of the Bentley Scholarship. Congratulations Jeff! In addition to the Bentley award, Jeff has recently been admitted to CWU's Science Honors program - plus he will serve as a teaching assistant for the 2009 edition of GEOL 210 in Bishop, California. ...more...