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W. Cullen Sherwood

Picture coming soon Professor of Geology
Ph.D. Lehigh University
B.A., M.A. University of Virginia

E-mail: sherwowc@jmu.edu
Office: Memorial Hall
Phone: 540.568.6473


Summer 2006 Research Activities

A volume on Geology of Virginia is planned as part of the 400th anniversary of the settlement at Jamestown in 1607. I was asked to prepare a chapter on geoarchaeology. The first draft is complete.

A report on my recent research at Montpelier was completed and is in the editing stage. This report describes a study of the lithologies and sources of sands and gravels used during the Madisonian period to stabilize the early roads and pathways in the vicinity of the mansion.

Research
Trends in the geochemistry of natural fresh waters. Origin and development of fluvial landscapes and soils.
Selected Publications
Saxton, T.H., Sherwood, W.C., and Eaton, L.S. (1995) Alluvial and Colluvial Cappings and Related Soils on Interfures of the Central Virginia Piedmont. Abs., Geol. Soc. of Am. Southeastern Section.
Mahone, D.C. and Sherwood, W. C. (1995). The Effect of Aggregate Type and Mix Design on the Wet Skid Resistance of Bituminous Pavement. Final Report, Virginia Transportation Research Council.
Sherwood, W. C. (1993). Soils, Geology and Land Use in the Virginia Piedmont" in Field Trip Guidebook, National Association of Geology Teachers.
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