Department Head, Professor Pamela Kempton, participated in a two-month long research cruise this spring, sailing as an igneous petrologist on International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Expedition 390.
Continue reading “K-State Geology Faculty Sailing the Ocean Blue”
In the framework of promoting jobs in the field of Earth Sciences, undergrad students, Madeline Akers and Lauren Cannon, interviewed two young alumni, Ryan Keast (M.Sc 2018) and Trenton Bortz (B.Sc 2017).
Learn more about their career paths.
It is with deep sadness that we inform you about the passing of Allen Archer (https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/allen-archer-obituary?id=36219876).
Dr. Matthew Totten retired in August 2022, after 17 years of service to the Department of Geology and Kansas State University.
The Department of Geology is pleased to introduce several new members. Read more about their research and specialties. Continue reading “Meet our new people”
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Brice Lacroix was successful this year in his bid for promotion. Continue reading “Promotions and Departure”
Dr. Abdelmoneam Raef and his graduate student Luke Rijfkogel have been awarded Roger N. Planalp Award for the best poster session of the AAPG Mid-Continent Section Meeting, Wichita, 2019.
Continue reading “Roger N. Planalp Award best poster session of the AAPG Mid-Continent Section”
Graduate student, William Jarvis, and undergrad Ben Walters spent 4 weeks mapping the lithologies and structures of scenic Coast Range of Central California, and especially the lost Los Burros mining district. Here is Ben’s testimonial for this unforgettable experience:
We are pleased to share with our alumni and friends a team effort made by our students to advertise Geology. Thank you for your hard work!